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    D’Olive Creek and Fly Creek Watersheds are both connected to Mobile Bay and integral parts of the environmental health of the bay (Figure 1). The network of habitats found in Mobile Bay supports the greatest diversity of species out of all states east of the Mississippi River (Swann and Herder, 2014). Regarding discharge, Mobile Bay is the fourth largest estuary in the U.S. at 1800 m3/s (Ellis et al, 2011). Over the past few decades, Mobile Bay has experienced much environmental stress related to anthropogenic

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    James Glasgow Farragut

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    that the Forts were completely isolated, they each surrendered one by one. Vicksburg was the first to surrender, on July 4th, 1863. Then, on July 9th, General Banks accepted that the Confederate Garrison would be surrendered. The battle of Mobile Bay was the Climax of David Farragut's career. Since Farragut was a rear admiral in 1862, and a vice admiral in 1864, he was appointed full admiral in 1866. Farragut’s last in command service was from 1867, to 1868. Although that was his last service

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    Essay on Point Clear, Alabama

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    tradition, charm, and grace. Halfway down the bay and nearly hidden among oaks adorned with Spanish moss, Point Clear was founded in the early 1800s. Today, the city continues to honor its role in the Civil War, perpetuates the memories of its residents, and evolves as a greater and better place. Following the coast line, early Spanish explores first discovered Point Clear situated on the Bay of the Holy Spirit or as it is known today, Mobile Bay. The town was named "Punta Clara" in 1800 by

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    an abundant supply of seafood. This natural phenomenon has only been known to occur regularly in Mobile, Alabama, and also across the world in Tokyo, Japan, which testifies to its rarity. A Jubilee occurs when coincidental conditions in the bay result in disoriented deep-sea animals such as flounders, shrimps, crabs, and other sea creature are driven to the shallow waters and into the nets of Mobile fishermen. The term Jubilee is often defined as “A season of rejoice.” The term seems to be so positive;

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    My Favorite Place

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    One of my favorite places in the world that has affected my life the most is my childhood town and my home in Mobile, Alabama. I grew up in a beige, two story house that sits on a long yard backed up to Dog River. My house is about ten minutes outside of downtown Mobile, AL and is very close to Mobile Bay. Spending time near the water and growing up in the area that I did greatly influenced the way that I think about things and the way that I live my life. My family has lived in them same area for

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    Sea Ports Advantages

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    as: • The total annual output of Chittagong port was over forty five million tonnes in 2011, that is over ninety 7 % of country's sea-borne trade, growing on the average at 9.2 % each year. • To allow associate degree uninterrupted growth of the mobile trade, institution of a deeper sea port is that the solely possibility ahead. Further, taking under consideration the present port capability and also the growth of trade volume, a replacement deep sea port can have to be compelled to be operational

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    the mobile trade, institution of a deeper sea port is that the solely possibility ahead. Further, taking under consideration the present port capability and also the growth of trade volume, a replacement deep sea port can have to be compelled to be operational by the tip of gift decade even though Mongla and Chittagong ports square measure any developed. • The doable enlargement of the 2 ports but can haven't any dramatic impact on the forecasted trade volumes and there'll be sufficient mobile trade

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    When thinking of successful people you automatically think about how hard people have worked to be successful. In the Outliers book "Malcolm Gladwell" argues that we should look at the world that surrounds successful people. For instance their culture, family, experiences, and their upbringing. Gladwell has made an interesting argument about how people become successful. In this paper, I will be talking about how Bradley Byrne, US Representative for Alabama became successful using some information

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    The Randle Reef

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    a massive amount of toxic coal tar, which has been building up for decades, but is scheduled to be contained shortly. In the early 1800’s, then known as Burlington Bay, Hamilton Harbour was an important access point for initial water transportation and industrial expansion of the Burlington and Hamilton area. During this time, the bay was crudely treated by its shoreline residents constantly polluting, as well as the dredging

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    Stop Poisoning Our Water

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    abundance in the Chesapeake Bay, however today fishermen are struggling to bring in a bountiful harvest due to the level of pollution. The east coast heavily depends on the food able to be harvested from the Chesapeake Bay. Travel is also a major reason people embark upon the Bay with its easy access to various locations. Humans have over crabbed and overfished the bay seizing chances for the species to replenish themselves. Another problem is the aptly titled dead zones in the bay which is due to excess

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