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Wales, George – Sea Frontiers, 1978
This is a proposal for a new, sea-level Panama canal which could accomodate large supertankers. (BB)
Descriptors: Design, Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Oceanography
Burton, Robin – Sea Frontiers, 1978
A discussion of the history and current state of the art of anchors is presented. (BB)
Descriptors: Equipment, Marine Technicians, Ocean Engineering, Oceanography
Heidorn, Keith – Sea Frontiers, 1978
Francis Beaufort was a British naval officer who developed a wind force scale based on the effect of wind strength on frigate sails. Over the years, this scale has been modified, and today it is used internationally to describe the speed of the wind using numerical equivalents. (MA)
Descriptors: Biographies, Climate, Measurement, Meteorology
Voss, Gilbert L. – Sea Frontiers, 1978
Reported is discussion of the biological effects of a new Panama canal. (BB)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Ecology, Engineering
Feld, Lipman G. – Sea Frontiers, 1977
Describes the simulator trainer used to train captains and crews in the operation of large ocean going ships and tankers. (SL)
Descriptors: Instruction, Marine Technicians, Oceanography, Seafarers
Sea Frontiers, 1978
Reports on the planning, development, and operation of Planet Ocean, an ocean-science museum in Miami, Florida sponsored by the International Oceanographic Foundation. (CP)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment, Exhibits
Larson, Karen – Sea Frontiers, 1978
Presents an account of whale watching endeavors in Baja, California, lagoons. (BB)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Biological Sciences, Biology
Moe, Martin A., Jr. – Sea Frontiers, 1978
Presents discussion of recent advancements and the future of the marine aquarium hobby. (BB)
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Animals, Aquariums, Biology
Thomas, Ronald F. – Sea Frontiers, 1978
Selection and care of octupuses as aquaria pets are discussed. Photographs of several species are included. (CP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Hobbies