Articles written by Wesley Rouse

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 - Wesley Rouse

A how-to article for students learning experimentation. It is based on the scientific method--Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Conclusions

May 27, 2007 - Wesley Rouse

Coral reefs are found around the world. Their biodiversity is great, but they are in danger of being destroyed.

May 16, 2007 - Wesley Rouse

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 - Wesley Rouse

A discussion of the basic characteristics of corals-Taxonomy, Anatomy, Ecology, Food and Feeding, Life Cycle, and Associated Fauna and Flora.

May 4, 2007 - Wesley Rouse

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 - Wesley Rouse

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 - Wesley Rouse

Plankton, phytoplankton and zooplankton are found everywhere in the oceans. Here's an overview of these different types.

Feb 26, 2007 - Wesley Rouse

Florida beaches are seeing increasing occurrences of red tide blooms causing problems for beach goers and for asthmatics.

Feb 22, 2007 - Wesley Rouse

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 - Wesley Rouse

This article outlines seven important steps that must be addressed as a person works toward becoming a marine biologist. See if you have the discipline to attain it.

Feb 19, 2007 - Wesley Rouse