Ocean Currents and the Overlying Atmospheric Circulation System
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A 5 page discussion of the relationship between ocean currents and the overlying atmospheric circulation system. Both ocean circulation systems and atmospheric systems have definitive patterns which are comparable in their nature and both function in much the same way in regard to the manner which they move through the world. The author discusses the causes and effects of this interrelationship, noting important phenomena like hurricanes and the ability of the world’s currents to transport not only sedimentary material but man himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPoceanC.rtf
Essay Title: Ocean Currents and the Overlying Atmospheric Circulation System

Oceanography
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A 5 page paper. Oceanography is the study of the earth's oceans. The different subfields are explained. Chemical oceanography is emphasized and discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGocean.wps
Essay Title: Oceanography

Overfishing, Sharks, and Biodiversity
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An 8 page overview of the impacts of overfishing on sharks and other species, some of which might not be immediately obvious as to their relation with the shark. Emphasizes that our oceans are fascinating testaments to the complexity and interrelationships of living organisms, that they are comprised of a number of interrelated components, each with its own ecological value. Details possible impacts to both open water diversity and coral reef biodiversity as a result of the overfishing of sharks. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPshark.wps
Essay Title: Overfishing, Sharks, and Biodiversity

Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County): Geographical Components
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses architecture, coastal pollution and mass transit as they relate to Pacific Palisades. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCPacifPal.rtf
Essay Title: Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County): Geographical Components

Puffer Fish
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A 5 page paper which examines the exotic and poisonous fish also known as a blowfish, globefish and is served as an extravagant and dangerous Japanese sushi-like delicacy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGpuffer.rtf
Essay Title: Puffer Fish

Red Tide: Impact Upon Mammals, Humans And Tourism
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3 pages in length. Man's constant quest to advance his own species has typically been realized at the expense of all others in the plant and animal kingdom; only when the detrimental impact of humanity's selfish actions ultimately impact homosapiens is any thought given to fixing the problem. Such is the case with the phenomenon known as red tide whereby a toxic algal bloom caused by any number of man-made instigators poisons food sources and threatens the lives of those who consume the tainted delicacies. Inasmuch as the sea sustains all life - whether on land or in the water - its contribution to world survival equates to food, natural resources, drinking water and the protection of endangered species, a role it cannot play if its waters are full of red tide toxins. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCRedTide.rtf
Essay Title: Red Tide: Impact Upon Mammals, Humans And Tourism

Resolving the Ecological Impacts of Algal Blooms
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A 10 page overview of the complexity of ecological problems created by algal blooms. Emphasizes that these blooms are caused by excess nutrient loading through pollutant discharges and that they result in tremendous impacts to ecological systems. Outlines the current state of regulation in regard to nutrient loading and details its application to algal blooms. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPalgae.wps
Essay Title: Resolving the Ecological Impacts of Algal Blooms