Wesley Rouse
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Wes Rouse - Wes Rouse
Family: Wife, Rebecca (married 55 years); Son, Jay (Christian musician in Anderson, Indiana); Daughter, Joy (wonderful Mother, married to a Federal employee living in Amarillo, Texas); Grandchildren: Thatcher, Londyn, Dykota, Fallyn, and Charleigh.
Education: University of Miami--BA and MA in Biology; University of Florida--PhD in Educational Administration
Experience: A lifetime of teaching; wonderful years in marine biological research; frustrating years in college administration; and a great sojourn in Christian college consulting
Present: After finishing a multi-year consulting assignment in Southern California, I retired to North Port, Florida in 2001 where I live with my wife and a feisty Pomeranian.
Latest Articles
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Crabs
Crabs are found in all zones of the ocean and a few on land. They have 10 legs and a hard exoskeleton. There are about 5,000 species.
Jun 17, 2007
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Marine Biology Research Experiment
A how-to article for students learning experimentation. It is based on the scientific method--Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Conclusions
May 27, 2007
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Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are found around the world. Their biodiversity is great, but they are in danger of being destroyed.
May 16, 2007
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Global Warming
The Earth is warming up--surface temperatures are rising, the level of the oceans are rising, the ice caps are melting, and the carbon dioxide levels are rising.
May 6, 2007
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Corals
A discussion of the basic characteristics of corals-Taxonomy, Anatomy, Ecology, Food and Feeding, Life Cycle, and Associated Fauna and Flora.
May 4, 2007
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Law and the Oceans
The oceans have had little law down through history. Now the United Nations is trying to bring some law and order with a new Convention on the Law of the Seas.
Mar 30, 2007
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International Polar Year
The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate.
Mar 2, 2007
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Plankton
Plankton, phytoplankton and zooplankton are found everywhere in the oceans. Here's an overview of these different types.
Feb 26, 2007
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Red Tide in the Gulf Of Mexico
Florida beaches are seeing increasing occurrences of red tide blooms causing problems for beach goers and for asthmatics.
Feb 22, 2007
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Intertidal Zone Invertebrates
Being able to find and identify the invertebrates that you find in the intertidal zone can make a trip to the beach even more fun.
Feb 20, 2007
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