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99Ocean Noise - The Sounds of Sonar and Whale Beachings
Whales and many marine mammals rely on sound for communication, breeding, navigation, and feeding. Over the past decade there has been an extremely high increase of whale beachings that seems to correlate with ocean noise.Today many researchers, scientists and biologists think there might be a link between whale beachings and ocean noise. The biggest question is whether the noise induced by humans is harmful or even lethal to all marine life.
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9710 of the Most Interesting Animal Species (you probably haven't heard of)
Turns out the world isn't all about lions, giraffes, dogs, cows, and cats. Mother Earth has many organisms that are just now being discovered by scientists. Not only at the bottom of the ocean, either. A 6-foot long tree lizard and new African antelope were discovered this year. Chances are you aren't a scientist, so you've got some ground to make up before you are accused of not getting out much.
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93Major Mountain Ranges Of The World
A Mountain Range is a collection of several high and low mountains, often termed as its peaks. It may consist of several valleys and river channels formed by water rushing down from melting glaciers. Mountain ranges consist of several peaks and...
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90The environmental impacts of offshore oil drilling
If there had been any doubt before, the recent catastrophe on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico has really driven home the message that drilling for oil is a messy and risky business. Consequently, decisions are now being made that affect the future of offshore oil drilling. But how risky is it really? Should we stop offshore drilling?
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94Real Mermaid Sightings
Real mermaid sightings have been occurring for centuries on seashores all over the world. Some real mermaid sightings have happened recently, including a well-known mermaid sighting in Israel in 2009. Are there real mermaids out there or are they a fun figment of our imaginations?
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91Best Surf Spots in San Francisco and Marin - Bay Area Surfing
The Bay Area offers some excellent surfing. Though the water is cold and Great White sharks migrate to the area for summer feeding and breeding, there are some great spots to surf in Marin County and San Francisco. These Bay Area surf breaks...
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93Ocean City Maryland - A Brief History of OCMD With Pictures
A short history of OCMD that includes historic and new photos, a video, and links. Ocean City Maryland has been a tourist town since the late 1800's when guest houses and small hotels were opened and operated by widows and fishermen's wives.
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91Renewable Energy: Natural Sources of Energy
Renewable energy sources, also known as natural sources of energy, are those which it is possible to use without diminishing the resource. This page will give a basic, relatively non-technical overview of all the major renewable energy sources,...
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89Nine Ways to Generate Electricity from Renewable Sources
Without change, our dependence on petroleum and coal for power could someday lead to society's demise. But why wait for the inevitable when we can enact change now? With a multitude of viable energy sources at our finger tips, we are on the brink of a paradigm shift. Here are nine sources of renewable energy that could potentially change how we power our future.
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93The World's Largest Swimming Pool
The world's largest swimming pool is located in San Alfonso Del Mar, Chile. It is a truely magnificient site. It was recently added to the Guiness Book of World records for the biggest swimming pool in the world!
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