Boston Harbor Cleanup
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State, EPA personnel and Boston area activists recall the Boston Harbor cleanup. Highlights: EPA's role in the process, the dreadful condition of the harbor beforehand, the major construction projects it took to get the harbor clean and what having a clean harbor has meant to marine life and how the change has affected the average Bostonian's quality of life.
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Dragons Gig And Whaleboat Racing Crew
Dragons row the BBRC Whaleboats and Gail Force Gig
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Sea of Glory - the U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842
Author Nathaniel Philbrick talks about the U.S. Exploring Expedition. Original lecture given January 21, 2004 to celebrate the launch of the digital U.S. Exploring Expedition website.
wecoma
The Research Vessel Wecoma, 35 years in service to Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center and the National Science Foundation, left Newport Oregon October 24, 2012, bound for a scrap yard in Ensenada, Mexico. The Wecoma suffered a hull fracture that was not cost effective to repair. The Wecoma's scientific equipment was transferred to its sister ship the Oceanus, which arrived earlier this year from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution near Boston.
The Quest for the Northwest Passage
James P. Delgado, PhD, Director of Maritime Heritage, NOAA
The recent discovery of the intact hull of the long-lost arctic exploration ship HMS Erebus in the Arctic solved a 169-year old mystery about the disappearance of a fabled expedition. It also revived popular interest in the story of the quest for the Northwest Passage. The centuries-long quest for an ocean passage across the top of the world led to numerous expeditions that gradually, at great risk and terrible cost, charted not one but several possible routes through the maze of islands, sea and ice that is the Canadian Arctic archipelago. The passage was not successfully navigated until 1905, and not again until 1942. In an illustrated presentation, James Delgado tells the story of the ships, people and the landscape of the Northwest Passage, linking images and old charts to the surviving relics of one of the longest and costliest endeavors in the annals of exploration.
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Fluidity: Knowing Water in the Americas Panel
Fluidity: Knowing Water in the Americas is an interdisciplinary panel on water organized as part of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society's Water's Edge programming.
Panelists include Bathsheba Demuth (Assistant Professor of History, Brown University); Noor Johnson (Fletcher School at Tufts University and the National Snow and Ice Data Center); John F. López (Assistant Professor of Art History, University of California, Davis and current JCB fellow); and Katherine Ibbett (Professor of French, Trinity College, University of Oxford). The panel is introduced and moderated by JCB Director and Librarian Neil Safier, and complemented by Sourcing the Stream, an installation by Wendy Woodson (Amherst College).
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Great White Shark Seal Attack in Cape Cod Caught On Camera
A family of beachgoers witnessed a great white shark attacking a grey seal off the coast of Cape Cod. The seal initially escaped, but later died of its wounds.
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Sarah Mulvey Charles W. Morgan Stowaway Video Application
The video portion of my application to be the stowaway aboard the 38th voyage of the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden, full sail-powered whaling ship in the world! A once in a lifetime opportunity for a journalist/wannabe sailor like me. Thanks for watching, and hope you'll support me in my bid to become the next Charles W. Morgan stowaway! #morganstowaway #38thvoyage #charleswmorgan
Sea Snake Island | JONATHAN BIRD'S BLUE WORLD
In this exciting adventure, Jonathan travels to Manuk, a tiny, uninhabited volcanic island several hundred miles from the nearest populated island in Indonesia, on a mission to discover why the waters of this remote place are teeming with thousands of venomous sea snakes!
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Some of the world’s richest coral reefs thrive in Indonesia. Located in the middle of the so-called coral triangle, the diversity of species and colors of Indonesian reefs absolutely amazes me every time I get the chance to dive here.
This time however, it’s not the reefs I have come to film, but a remote and uninhabited island whose waters are reputed to teem with thousands of sea snakes!
The island, known as Manuk, is an active volcano a hundred kilometers from the nearest inhabited island, smack dab in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago.
Getting there is no easy task. I have chartered the Seahorse, a traditional Indonesian Pinisi built for divers, for a special itinerary to reach Manuk Island.
Divemaster Jandri meets me at the marina in Sorong. It took me 2 full days of flying just to get to Sorong from the United States!
He takes me out to the Seahorse, my home away from home for the next two weeks.
This expedition will take 14 divers 1200 miles across the Banda Sea, from Sorong to Alor, stopping to dive along the way at many islands, the most important of which of course is Manuk.
The island is aptly named: Manuk means “bird” in several Indonesian dialects. And birds it has!
Manuk is completely uninhabited and there are a few reasons why. First of all, it’s kind of steep. But more importantly, it’s an active volcano! There are steam and sulfur vents all over the island.
It swims casually by flapping its flattened, paddle-like section of tail.
Sea snakes are among the most venomous animals on Earth. They use this venom to hunt, and fortunately, attacks on people are extremely rare.
Soon I start to see other sea snakes, and I realize that more and more have been appearing. Were they here before and I didn’t see them, or did they come out from someplace?
Clearly, some were sleeping. This one is taking a nap in plain view on the reef. I guess they don’t really have to worry about predators.
I watch this one sleep for a little while, and start to wonder if it’s even alive.
Pretty soon I notice that as the snakes are waking up, they are coming over to check me out.
Like land snakes, this is how a sea snake “smells” but at the same time, the tongue flicking helps get rid of excess salt from glands in its mouth.
Because sea snakes are reptiles just like land snakes, they have lungs and need to breathe air just like people. So a sea snake must head to the surface every once in a while for a breath. Sea snakes have a huge lung that takes up nearly the entire length of their bodies so they can hold a big breath that will last a while. Each time a sea snake surfaces, it usually spends a minute or two resting and breathing, before gulping in that last big breath and diving back down to the reef.
A breath can last 1-2 hours depending on the species, but most sea snakes breathe more often than that unless they are sleeping. They can also absorb a little bit of oxygen from the water directly through their skin, which helps them extend their dives.
The next morning I’m up at sunrise, and heading out to the reef for an early morning dive. Early morning is when the sea snakes hunt, and I’m hoping to witness the reef alive with sea snakes on the prowl!
Underwater, the light levels are still low, and I’m heading out to a deep seamount where I saw a lot of sea snakes yesterday. This should be a good place to find some sea snakes hunting.
When a sea snake hunts, it takes advantage of having a small head and a thin body to go from hole to hole in the reef, poking its head inside. It hopes to corner a fish or invertebrate that’s hiding in the hole.
Once the hunting starts, more sea snakes start coming in to the reef to join the hunt.
On this seamount more than a hundred feet from the surface, dozens of sea snakes are gathering to prowl the reef for food.
Sometimes, they appear to work together to make sure nothing escapes.
Groton, Connecticut - Past, Present, Future
From its earliest beginnings, Groton, Connecticut held a unique charm, one that attracted its founder, John Winthrop, Jr. to settle here in 1645. Incorporated in 1705, the Town of Groton began its rich history. Journey through time and see why this southern New England town still holds the same unique charm it did 300 years ago. #grotonct #newengland #connecticut #history
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Join me for a quick stroll through some of our most impaired Founding Fathers!
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The Strange Hums Heard Around The World | Sound Mysteries
From Canada to the U.K., a strange hum plagues citizens. Find out what is causing these low frequency hums in this episode of Sound Mysteries.
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Natural History Collections and Evolution
Lecture by James Hanken, Professor of Biology, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Curator in Herpetology; Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology; and Director, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
Billions of plant and animal specimens are found in natural history collections around the world. The result of nearly 250 years of scientific investigation, discovery, and inventory of living and fossil organisms, these collections provide an irreplaceable record of the history and diversity of life on Earth and are fundamental to understanding its evolution. James Hanken will discuss the value of natural history collections to science and society—and why they are indispensable to contemporary studies of climate change and biological conservation.
The Evolution Matters Lecture Series is supported by a generous gift from Drs. Herman and Joan Suit.
The Humane Economy by Wayne Pacelle
March 24, 2016 | In this talk, Wayne Pacelle explores the concept of a humane economy and his perspective on the economics of animal exploitation. He suggests a practical roadmap for how we can use the marketplace to promote the welfare of all living creatures. Pacelle is President and CEO of the Humane Society of the US.
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The Azores ( ə-ZORZ or AY-zorz; Portuguese: Açores, [ɐˈsoɾɨʃ]), officially the Autonomous Region of the Azores (Região Autónoma dos Açores), is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal (along with Madeira (Região Autónoma da Madeira). It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean about 1,360 km (850 mi) west of continental Portugal, about 1,643 km (1,021 mi) west of Lisbon, in continental Portugal, about 1,507 km (936 mi) northwest of Morocco, and about 1,925 km (1,196 mi) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Its main industries are agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which is becoming the major service activity in the region. In addition, the government of the Azores employs a large percentage of the population directly or indirectly in the service and tertiary sectors. The main capital of the Azores is Ponta Delgada.
There are nine major Azorean islands and an islet cluster, in three main groups. These are Flores and Corvo, to the west; Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the centre; and São Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas Reef to the east. They extend for more than 600 km (370 mi) and lie in a northwest-southeast direction.
All the islands have volcanic origins, although some, such as Santa Maria, have had no recorded activity since the islands were settled. Mount Pico, on the island of Pico, is the highest point in Portugal, at 2,351 m (7,713 ft). If measured from their base at the bottom of the ocean to their peaks, which thrust high above the surface of the Atlantic, the Azores are actually some of the tallest mountains on the planet.
The climate of the Azores is very mild for such a northerly location, being influenced by its distance from the continents and by the passing Gulf Stream. Due to the marine influence, temperatures remain mild year-round. Daytime temperatures normally fluctuate between 16 °C (61 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) depending on season. Temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F) or below 3 °C (37 °F) are unknown in the major population centres. It is also generally wet and cloudy.
The culture, dialect, cuisine, and traditions of the Azorean islands vary considerably, because these once-uninhabited and remote islands were settled sporadically over a span of two centuries.
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The Azores ( ə-ZORZ or AY-zorz; Portuguese: Açores, [ɐˈsoɾɨʃ]), officially the Autonomous Region of the Azores (Região Autónoma dos Açores), is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal (along with Madeira (Região Autónoma da Madeira). It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean about 1,360 km (850 mi) west of continental Portugal, about 1,643 km (1,021 mi) west of Lisbon, in continental Portugal, about 1,507 km (936 mi) northwest of Morocco, and about 1,925 km (1,196 mi) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Its main industries are agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which is becoming the major service activity in the region. In addition, the government of the Azores employs a large percentage of the population directly or indirectly in the service and tertiary sectors. The main capital of the Azores is Ponta Delgada.
There are nine major Azorean islands and an islet cluster, in three main groups. These are Flores and Corvo, to the west; Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the centre; and São Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas Reef to the east. They extend for more than 600 km (370 mi) and lie in a northwest-southeast direction.
All the islands have volcanic origins, although some, such as Santa Maria, have had no recorded activity since the islands were settled. Mount Pico, on the island of Pico, is the highest point in Portugal, at 2,351 m (7,713 ft). If measured from their base at the bottom of the ocean to their peaks, which thrust high above the surface of the Atlantic, the Azores are actually some of the tallest mountains on the planet.
The climate of the Azores is very mild for such a northerly location, being influenced by its distance from the continents and by the passing Gulf Stream. Due to the marine influence, temperatures remain mild year-round. Daytime temperatures normally fluctuate between 16 °C (61 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) depending on season. Temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F) or below 3 °C (37 °F) are unknown in the major population centres. It is also generally wet and cloudy.
The culture, dialect, cuisine, and traditions of the Azorean islands vary considerably, because these once-uninhabited and remote islands were settled sporadically over a span of two centuries.
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00:03:23 1 History
00:04:32 1.1 European discovery
00:05:50 1.2 Settlement
00:12:05 1.3 Iberian Union
00:13:46 1.4 Liberal Wars
00:15:33 1.5 Modern times
00:18:33 2 Geography
00:18:42 2.1 Physical geography
00:28:34 2.2 Biome
00:32:33 2.3 Climate
00:36:17 2.3.1 Hurricanes
00:37:57 3 Demographics
00:39:07 3.1 Population
00:41:14 3.2 Genetics
00:42:00 3.3 Emigration
00:43:59 4 Politics
00:47:38 4.1 European Union
00:48:14 5 Transport
00:48:23 5.1 Aviation
00:50:01 5.2 Marine transport
00:55:01 6 Culture
00:59:27 7 See also
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SUMMARY
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The Azores ( ə-ZORZ or AY-zorz; Portuguese: Açores, [ɐˈsoɾɨʃ]), officially the Autonomous Region of the Azores (Região Autónoma dos Açores), is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal (along with Madeira). It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean about 1,360 km (850 mi) west of continental Portugal, about 1,643 km (1,021 mi) west of Lisbon, in continental Portugal, about 1,507 km (936 mi) northwest of Morocco, and about 1,925 km (1,196 mi) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Its main industries are agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which is becoming the major service activity in the region. In addition, the government of the Azores employs a large percentage of the population directly or indirectly in the service and tertiary sectors. The main capital of the Azores is Ponta Delgada.
There are nine major Azorean islands and an islet cluster, in three main groups. These are Flores and Corvo, to the west; Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the centre; and São Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas Reef to the east. They extend for more than 600 km (370 mi) and lie in a northwest-southeast direction.
All the islands have volcanic origins, although some, such as Santa Maria, have had no recorded activity since the islands were settled. Mount Pico, on the island of Pico, is the highest point in Portugal, at 2,351 m (7,713 ft). If measured from their base at the bottom of the ocean to their peaks, which thrust high above the surface of the Atlantic, the Azores are actually some of the tallest mountains on the planet.
The climate of the Azores is very mild for such a northerly location, being influenced by its distance from the continents and by the passing Gulf Stream. Due to the marine influence, temperatures remain mild year-round. Daytime temperatures normally fluctuate between 16 °C (61 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) depending on season. Temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F) or below 3 °C (37 °F) are unknown in the major population centres. It is also generally wet and cloudy.
The culture, dialect, cuisine, and traditions of the Azorean islands vary considerably, because these once-uninhabited and remote islands were settled sporadically over a span of two centuries.