Monkeying Around

As a contingency for our bad Macon weather, our assignment is the following:

-Pick a scientific field station and write 2-3 sentences on it.
-Choose a State Park and connect a hyper link to the page

-Find a picture of a geologic feature and an animal you think is awesome!


Open Rivers and Wetlands Field Station
As for my scientific field station, I chose the Upper Midwest Environmental Science Station which has a field station in Jackson, Mo and it called the Open Rivers and Wetlands Field Station. This stations mainly focuses on the upper Mississippi River, the Illinois River. Established in 1992 this station is the last edition to the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP). The station is responsible for monitoring fish migration, terrestrial vegetation and water quality. Founded by the Missouri Department of Conservation this station collects samples of fish, invertebrate, water quality and wildlife data along a 50-mile stretch of the Middle Mississippi River, approximately 25 miles North and South of Cape Girardeau.

Now to pick my state park, which is not a difficult decision. My favorite National Park would be Petrified Forest National State Park.

http://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm

Geologic Feature:

This is Belize's Giant Blue Hole. Approximately 300 feet across and 412 feet deep this geologic feature was formed in the last ice age. Made from what scientists believe to be a collapsed Limestone Cave that filled with water and is now surrounded by coral reef.

Now to my favorite part.....the animal that I think is awesome!

The Capuchin Monkey

Last christmas instead of the traditional gifts, caroling and gingerbread baking my family decided to go on a cruise. Stopping in Cancun, Cozumel, Belize City and Isla de Rotan (Honduras) we were able to experience some of the native wildlife in the area. Isla de Rotan is the place that this was taken and is in my opinion one of the most beautiful on Earth. The Capuchin Monkey was only one of animals that we were able to have direct contact with. They would jump all over you as you entered their habitat. Attempting to grab any thing you would put through the bars. This "Petting Zoo" in Isla de Rotan was full of all of the native animals of the area who were more than willing to be held and loved. That holiday cruise was the best experience of my life for many reasons. It allowed us to step outside the touristy part of the city and to see the real Isla de Rotan that is often lost to travelers.

I'm the Map

So this assignment was really cool, it was my first time using Google Earth so needless to say I will have another distraction from homework from now on. For my location in the world, I chose Shalimar, FL. The reason is I have spent every summer at his house and marina since I was five years old. So this area has been very important too me. Over the years he has lived in two different houses so to be current I have indicated where both houses where. The white colored lines that run through the ocean show that route that was used for three things: to get our boating license that was the route to the marina from his house, to canoe from the house to the marina and also for our regatta race we would take that path. Other locations on the map that are important are, obviously the Shalimar Yacht Basin and the Shalimar Yacht Club. The Basin is one of the most respected and well known marinas in the area and the club is a sailing club that teaches children and young adults the ropes of ocean (so they have some of the best steak salads in the world, fyi). The giant white marked area is the place where we love to go deep sea fishing. The spot is not all the way in the ocean but with my sisters strong aversion to sharks that is as far out as we can go without causing a panic attack. Shalimar is just a small blip on the map of Florida, without the large flocks of tourist every summer and all locally owned shops Shalimar is hands down my favorite place in the world.



As for my other maps, thanks to Google Image I have been able to find a Chloropeth map and a Topographic map.

Chloropeth Map
This is a map of religious affiliations in 2000. I chose it because it was really clear on the numbers of people and of course for the pretty colors, also for the details that are included that show the depth of the research.

Topographic Map
I chose this map because I <3 topographic maps. Ever since I was little I have been attracted to them for some reason. The concept of seeing a type of land mass on paper is very intriguing. This map is of India, which has many different types of landscapes and could be considered a good example for this particular assignment.