All About the Oceans: Articles on Plant & Marine Life, Ocean Tides, Pollution & Other Environmental Effects on the Ocean

Species Spotlight: Sea Stars

A look at the familiar sea stars, commonly known as starfish.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on May 31, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

What is Coral Bleaching?

Coral Bleaching occurs when coral loses its color because of stress the animal experiences. When coral bleaching occurs, it serves as an indication of several things happening in the ecosystem.

Published by Lucinda Watrous (17979 pts

) on May 31, 2009 to
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Anatomy of an Underwater Volcano

Most of us are familiar with a land volcano. We know what it looks like and what type of destruction a volcano can cause. There are volcanoes on the ocean floor as well. In fact, there are many more beneath the waters than there are on land.

Published by Darlene (1323 pts

) on May 31, 2009 to
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Coral Reefs of the Philippines

An overview of the coral reefs of the Philippines, their benefits, and the challenges and triumphs of their conservation

Published by Maricar (371 pts

) on May 29, 2009 to
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What is an Estuary?

Learn about estuaries: the areas where fresh water and the sea meet

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on May 22, 2009 to
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What Are Tides?

Find out what causes tides as well as information about ocean currents and different types of tides.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on May 22, 2009 to
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Whaling in the 18th and 19th Centuries

Learn how ancient whaling evolved into the practices of the 18th and 19th century whaling industry and how this led into the issues of today.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on May 21, 2009 to
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Modern Whaling: Why is This Still Practiced?

Although there is little need for it, unfortunately modern whaling is still practiced in some countries such as Japan. Why is this still a thriving industry?

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on May 21, 2009 to
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Deadly Fish: Where Does Mercury Come From

Find out where mercury in fish comes from and what roll coal plays in poisoning our oceans.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts

) on Feb 28, 2009 to
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Skinny Whale Syndrome

Gray whales are losing weight and facing the possibility of starvation. Scientist's have dubbed this plight of the gray whale, "Skinny Whale Syndrome".

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Feb 28, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles