Introduction to Dongsha (Pratas) Island Chin-Long Lin Dept. of Marine Environmental Informatics National Taiwan Ocean University. Keelung Taiwan Planning Department Coastguard Administration Taipei Taiwan R.O.C. Abstract Dongsha Island is at the western side of Dongsha atoll (also named Pratas Islands). The shape of Dongsha atoll is like a full moon‚ therefore it is also called the Moon Island. It is located in a strategically important position along the major sea
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The cause of Ellis Island started out as a tiny bit of island. Millions of immigrant’s first stop to America was Ellis Island. The small island was in New York City from 1892 to 1954. If immigrants haven’t gone through Ellis Island‚ they couldn’t go in the U.S. yet. Most immigrants came from Europe. The people from Europe mostly came from Italy‚ Greece‚ Hungary‚ Poland‚ and Russia. Many of the Europeans were escaping from horrible problems‚ that’s why they came to America. A mother from Russia
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The Algae Island It’s an island made entirely of seaweed‚ full of meerkats and freshwater ponds. It gets even stranger when dead fish rise to the surface of the ponds at night and disappear by morning. At first Pi thinks the island is a delusion‚ “I was getting used to my delusion. To make it last I refrained from putting a strain on it; when the lifeboat nudged the island‚ I did not move‚ only continued to dream.” But Martel spends too long with the island for it to just be a delusion. Pi describes
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The article “Island Civilization” provides different scenarios we can take to make mother nature a better place. Nash’s four perspectives are the wasteland‚ the garden world‚ the primitive world or the island civilization. I believe the island civilization will be the best option to try to better mother nature. The way we abuse mother nature is unnecessary and the author gives us ideas to try to better it. This could be a beginning to help the wildlife and our world with global warming and all the
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Stevenson’s Treasure Island Life is either an adventure or nothing. An adventure novel‚ Treasure island‚ written by Robert Louis Stevenson and a Canadian novel‚ Life of Pi‚ written by Yann Marte both talk about transformation of young teenagers through adventures. In Life of Pi‚ The adventure of the protagonist – Pi – is seeking for survival on Pacific Ocean‚ but in Treasure Island‚ the adventure of the protagonist – Jims Hawkins – is looking for treasure on a mysterious island. Although Life of Pi
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Plum Island Animal Disease Center July 23‚ 2008 an odd and creepy grey “creature” washed upon the Ditch Plains beach‚ close to East Hampton. It looked like a cross between a turtle and a pig. What was it? Where did it come from? This “creature was called the Montauk Monster and it has been rumored to have come from Plum Island Animal Disease Center‚ a center not far from East Hampton. This Montauk Monster was said to possibly be an experiment from the disease center. This “monster” was eventually
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Hawaiian Islands One favorite vacation spot is the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian Islands offer a rich and varied environment with many marvelous and amazing features. One may see pristine beaches bordered by clear blue waters‚ snow capped mountains‚ volcanoes and their lava flows‚ tropical forests and beautiful waterfalls. It is the very essence of paradise punctuated with fresh fruit and umbrella garnished cocktails far removed from my everyday routine. Oahu‚ Hawaii and Maui are the islands most
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WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT! What is Immigration? What is Ellis island Immigration? Immigration is when a group of people move to a certain place such as a foreign country and take action and permanently move to a new place. Immigration happens all around the world. Many people have and still do immigrate to America. One important time in history was Ellis Island‚ which had taken place from 1892-1954. Ellis Island was a federal immigration station which was used for only one intent for 60 years. According
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Paradise Island was viewed as communism their was common ownership between everyone. The government did not own the people‚ they were just there to guide them and make sure the money of the society does not decrease. The money had not increased due to the Island being so distant from others and not making trades. Hopefully‚ a change can occur and the Island can associate and interact more with other‚ so that the society can expand. 3. How realistic is the utopia? The utopia of Paradise Island differs
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Looking for a laid back beautiful island experience? Come to Sapelo Island. There are many things to see and do on Sapelo Island. Sapelo Island is in McIntosh County in Darien‚ Georgia. To reach Sapelo Island‚ you must take the ferry. The ferry takes cash only and Sapelo Island has limited access therefore you must make arrangements prior to the day you plan to go to be assured of a seat. The ferry ride takes 30 minutes. Make time to visit the Sapelo Island Visitor Center before or after your
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