Tag: Sea

The Baltic Sea Anomaly

The following article describes the basic facts about the Baltic Sea Anomaly. It serves as an overview and is intended to provide an introduction to the topic without supporting far-fetched speculation. If sources for claims are not available or require deeper investigation, this is indicated in the...

A piece of sea floor, stranded on dry land, may hold clues to life???s origin

Studying the seabed does not always mean penetrating the sea itself, even if that penetration is done using sound waves rather than submarines (see article). There are a few places where what a geologist would call the ocean floor is actually dry land. One such is the Danakil depression, which ...

From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free

As an English speaker, you might be wondering why the phrase is worded directionally, from right to left. Shouldn’t it be from left to right? I think the river comes first in the phrase because, in Arabic, the written language is read from right to left. I have a theory on linguistics, it migh...

The Sea Gypsies: On Using Badjao As A Term For Ridicule

This is the typical jest to someone who is dark-skinned and has hair highlights that resemble the natural hair color of Badjao. Of course, this is such a withering put-down for the person on the receiving end but this is an even more derogatory remark for the members of the aforementioned tribe. ...

An Aquatic Haven for Marine Feline Sea Lions

The Wattandee people had permanent habitations along the Batavia Coast, Indian Ocean???—???on traditional country areas such as: Dhungarra, Trawberrie, Minya-noo, Gnoolawa and Pedowangi. In the summer the Wattandee people would follow the river to the coast to get relief from the heat, to g...

Pisces Horoscope 2024: Navigating the Sea of Opportunities

Dear Pisceans, the year 2024 beckons you with a voyage of self-discovery and boundless possibilities. Embark on this transformative journey with an open heart and a spirit of adventure, ready to embrace the uncharted waters of your destiny. Focus on Inner Strength and Personal Growth This year...

Meanwhile, People Are Still Drowning in the Aegean Sea

The situation with refugees and migrants on the Greek islands is serious and heart-wrenching. Over 1,220,395 people have arrived by sea from 2015 until today. Most of them come from countries experiencing severe conflicts, such as Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Eritrea. ...

Sea Lions in Attack Mode and then Chilling (Coal Harbor, Vancouver)

Seeing California and Stellar Sea Lions chilling and hunting in the waters so close to Vancouver downtown is a rare sight. Seeing them in the inner Coal Harbor is even rarer. The Sea Lions have been at this location this season for over two weeks. Folks have also spotted Orcas off Stanley Park&rsquo...

The Importance of Environmental Stewardship in Developing Lithium Resources at the Salton Sea

With global demand for lithium skyrocketing to power electric vehicles and energy storage, proposals have emerged to harvest this coveted metal from geothermal brine beneath California’s Salton Sea. Home to massive untapped lithium deposits, the region sees lithium extraction as an economic li...