There are thousands of plant species found in rivers and streams all across the globe. Some grow on the shore partially submerged, some grow under the water, and some grow on it. Many of these plants are a crucial part of the ecosystem, keeping the water clean and providing food for fish and other animals … Read more
There are more than two million species located within the depths of our oceans, and this doesn’t even take into consideration the eighty percent that still hasn’t been explored. And while marine species like sharks, dolphins, and whales tend to get all the recognition, they wouldn’t be able to survive without the help of the … Read more
The ancient Greek term for the land between two rivers is “Mesopotamia”. These two rivers emerge from eastern Turkey and continue flowing south, heading towards the Persian Gulf. The names of these two estuaries are the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers. Another name for Mesopotamia is the great semicircle or the Fertile Crescent. It is … Read more
The Susquehanna River is one of the lengthiest rivers on the eastern seaboard of the United States. The river is approximately forty feet deep. Flowing from upstate New York to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, the Susquehanna River is one of the oldest rivers in the world. This great river is older than the surrounding … Read more
Every state has a nickname derived from something for which it is famous. These names tend to stick from the onset and even attract tourists for that reason. One state is known as the “Ocean State,” even though many states meet the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean. Which state is it … Read more
The marine ecosystem is composed of living organisms like animals and plants, as well as non-living things like rocks and soil. Marine life is highly affected when one type of nonliving thing is removed since both living and nonliving attributes depend on each other for survival. Nonliving things are any lifeless forms that do not … Read more
With around 25,000 miles of flowing water, the United States is in the top five countries in the world for longest waterways. But what’s even more impressive is how many rivers – from massive routes of watercraft transit to small, winding passes – there are. Depending on which data set you’re looking at, more than … Read more