29 May 2012

Arriving at the beach it was a sunnier day than usual

Beautiful as usual

right next to the tracks

people at the beach. I even went for a swim myself

abandoned life guard tower

30 April 2012

American Flag

You can barely see it seal rock in the distance

The grass isn't greener on the other side

The lifeguard tower

3/24/12

Rowing his board

a very blurry seal rock

The moon

The train crossing

beach project

38th street beach

Sea Turtle Migration (CLICK HERE TO POST)

Read about the new discovery in Sea Turtle migration.  Post a paragraph about the article.

LINK:  SEA TURTLE ARTICLE

First Woman Cicumnavigator

FIRST WOMAN TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE GLOBE!

Please read this article and give your thoughts about this individual and the events of her adventure.

Please click the title above:

Beach Project

Tide pools

Humbolt Squid Missing in the Sea of Cortez

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111117141245.htm

Stephen Hawking, Father Spitzer on Larry King Live

Please watch these three YOUTUBE videos featuring a discussion about modern astrophysics and the different opinions of these three presenters:

Video Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:

Stephen Hawkins-

Father Robert Spitzer- 

Deepak Chopra-



Please Answer these questions:
1.  What seemed to be the most interesting part of these discussions. 
2.  Please describe the viewpoint expressed by each of the presenters.
3.  How do you think these opinions affect our society?

Tidepool

9/28/11

As the winter progresses.

a nice view of seal rock and the dune. Plus you can see to ends of San Clemente

9/25/11

These photos were taken at Doheny Beach. The day was overcast. It was 3 o clock and about and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. It consisted of a low tide and a small swell.

squid lab

Global Exctinction!

Hey everybody!

Take a look at this article. Ever wonder where your gas comes from? Remember, all posts should be at least 5 sentences long and filled with info.

Click here to read article:

Seal Rock 10/3/11 8am

http://orionsoceanblog.blogspot.com/

Squid Lab!

Some Shots From Our Squid Disection!

OVERFISHING ARTICLE (CLICK HERE TO POST COMMENT)

(CLICK THE ARTICLE BELOW)

http://overfishing.org/pages/why_is_overfishing_a_problem.php

THEN:

Answer the following questions:

1. What are some statistics that really made an impact on you?

2.What are some possible solutions to this problem?

3. What does this article mean to you? Does it change your view on eating fish?

Watch Thor Heyerdahl's Epic Journey

Epic South Pacific Journey
Please watch the remainder of the Documentary of Thor Heyerdahl- Here are some interesting times in the video:

21:00mins- Whale encounter
30:00 mins- Halfway point-using a sextant
31:28- shark encounter
34:00 Parrot, Watsinger almost left behind!
38:20- Whale shark
42:00 natives make contact
45:00reef and raft

Please watch the rest and respnond with your comments:
Do you think you could make this journey?
What do you think about Thor's theory after watching the film?
What was the most interesting part of his journey in your opinion and why?