NRCS Programs Update
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $20 billion to support USDA's conservation programs focusing on climate-related benefits and agricultural resilience. It allocates funds for programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Con
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Discovering Ocean's Challenges: Virtual Meetings with Researchers
Dive into the world of ocean exploration with your students through a series of virtual conferences with researchers and specialists, organized by the Tara Ocean Foundation. Explore topics such as ocean and climate, plastic pollution, plankton, and Arctic ice melting. Engage in presentations, Q&A se
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Understanding Deep Ocean Circulation and Salinity Patterns
Explore the intricate relationship between ocean salinity, vertical structure, and deep-water currents in this informative collection of images and explanations. Discover how salt inputs and outputs influence ocean salinity levels, and learn about the factors that contribute to the vertical variatio
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Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme August 2023 Newsletter
The Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme's August 2023 newsletter highlights the team's encounters with endangered wild dogs, upgrades to the conservation area including the building of a waterhole, unique wildlife sightings like a giraffe eating bones, and observations of Matabele ants. Volunte
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Exploring the Ocean: Pre-Visit Lesson Plan
Dive into a creative educational journey to explore the significance of the ocean and ways to protect it. Students will engage in activities such as creating a poem and campaign poster, fostering a deeper connection with the ocean and understanding the importance of recycling for ocean conservation.
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Effective Methods for Soil Conservation
Methods to reduce soil erosion and promote soil conservation include terracing, contour planting, strip cropping with cover crops, alley cropping, agroforestry, windbreaks, and conservation tillage practices such as no-till and minimum tillage. These methods help in minimizing soil erosion hotspots
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AG-Ocean Engagement Plan: Enhancing Collaboration for Ocean Infrastructure Development
The AG-Ocean Engagement Plan aims to establish long-term working arrangements between WMO and the ocean infrastructure community to advance Earth System Approaches. AG-Ocean focuses on advisory roles, prioritizing key areas for impact. The plan identifies observations, data, and prediction as essent
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OCEAN FREIGHT INSURANCE | ENSURING SHIPMENT PROTECTION FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATIO
Ocean freight insurance is vital for protecting shipments from origin to destination, ensuring peace of mind for shippers. This type of insurance covers potential risks such as damage, loss, theft, or delays that can occur during ocean transit. Given the complexities and unpredictability of internat
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Council Conservation Committee Distinguished Conservation Service Award
The Council Conservation Committee Distinguished Conservation Service Award is a prestigious recognition in scouting, involving projects, workbook completion, and assessment by a Council Board of Review. Councils must establish their own policies for administering the award. Scouts recognized with a
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Ocean Freight Forwarder: Navigating the Seas of International Trade
An ocean freight forwarder is a vital player in the maritime logistics industry, specializing in the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods across seas and oceans. Ocean freight forwarder manages the intricate logistics of ocean shippin
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Exploring Ocean Water Chemistry: Salinity, Saltiest Body of Water, and Gases
Delve into the complexity of ocean water chemistry, including the significance of salinity levels, the saltiest body of water on Earth at Don Juan Pond in Antarctica, the composition of salts in ocean water, and the role of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Discover how these factors shape the c
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Understanding Ocean Acidification: Impact on Coral Reefs
Ocean acidification is the process where oceans become more acidic due to excessive carbon dioxide absorption. Human activities like deforestation and vehicle emissions contribute to this phenomenon. Coral reefs are crucial as many ocean species rely on them for survival. The pH scale measures acidi
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Understanding Conservation Project Planning Basics
This module explores basic terminology in conservation project planning, focusing on key concepts like project, intervention, and community project. It delves into understanding the steps involved in planning for conservation projects, with a special emphasis on terminology and definitions essential
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Marine Conservation Governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Explore the dynamics of marine conservation governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, with a focus on Sasi practices and the preliminary findings in the West Misool and South Misool districts. Discover the potential resources in Raja Ampat and the various types of marine conservation areas in
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Exploring Bathymetric Features of the Ocean Floor
Explore the fascinating bathymetric features of the ocean floor, including the continental margin, ocean basin floor, deep-sea trenches, mid-ocean ridges, and abyssal plain. Learn about submarine canyons like the Cape Range Canyon near Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, and discover rare marine lif
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Evaluation of Ocean Color Inversion Models for Retrieving Marine IOPs
Evaluating and generalizing ocean color inversion models to retrieve marine inherent optical properties (IOPs) is essential for understanding ocean dynamics. This involves choosing the right algorithm and validating its effectiveness, as discussed in the Ocean Optics Summer Course at the University
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Understanding the Biological Pump and Carbon Cycle in the Ocean
The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.
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Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Modeling on Icosahedral Grids
Coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling on horizontally icosahedral and vertically hybrid-isentropic/isopycnic grids is a cutting-edge approach to modeling climate variability. The design goals aim to achieve a global domain with no grid mismatch at the ocean-atmosphere interface, with key indicators such
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Conservation Easements and Monitoring in Orange County by The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy plays a vital role in monitoring and managing conservation easement lands in Orange County, ensuring the protection of conservation values and natural resources. Through the Irvine Ranch Conservation Easements, they uphold specific permitted and prohibited activities while tai
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Understanding Ocean Basins and Their Characteristics
Ocean basins are vast submarine regions that cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface, hosting the majority of the planet's water. These basins exhibit various features such as ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, and seismic ridges. The ocean floor is constantly evolving due to plate tectonic
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Seasonality of Particles Exported by the Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump
The Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump plays a crucial role in global carbon cycling, contributing significantly to the ocean's uptake of anthropogenic CO2. This research aims to characterize the seasonality and particle assemblage of the pump to better understand its role in carbon export. Various
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Understanding Ocean Salinity and Freezing Points
Explore the world of ocean salinity and freezing points, from the formation of polar ice to the unique characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctica. Discover the composition of ocean water, the concept of salinity, measurement methods, average ocean salinity levels, and how both saltwater and freshw
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World Ocean Council: Industry Leadership and Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean Business
The World Ocean Council is an international alliance promoting leadership and collaboration among ocean industries for sustainable use and stewardship. By bringing together various sectors like shipping, oil/gas, fisheries, and tourism, the council aims to create a responsible ocean business communi
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Understanding Atmosphere-Ocean Coupling in Madden-Julian Oscillation
Atmosphere-ocean coupled processes in the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) play a crucial role in intraseasonal oscillations. This paper review by Shao Yun-Chuan explores how the ocean's Sea Surface Temperature (SST) influences surface fluxes, MJO convection, and energy balance dynamics. It delves in
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Understanding Energy Efficiency and Conservation Fundamentals
This unit introduces basic terms related to energy, efficiency, and conservation, covering topics such as Efficiency and Conservation Energy, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, and various heat transfer mechanisms. It emphasizes responsible energy use, focusing on efficiency, conservation, and
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Biophysical Feedbacks in the Global Ocean Research Overview
Biophysical feedbacks in the global ocean, including the impact of chlorophyll on solar radiation penetration, SST, and climate variability, are under-studied in climate models. This research assesses the effects of assimilating ocean color data and incorporating sea state in air-sea flux parameteri
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Conservation Efforts in the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is home to diverse marine life, including endangered species like the dugong and the vaquita. By raising awareness about the importance of protecting these animals and their habitats, such as seagrass beds, we can contribute to their conservation. Additionally, learning about phyto
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An Ocean of Opportunity: Exploring Ocean Observing at Conference OceanObs 19
Discover the latest insights on air-sea heat flux, wind stress, and atmospheric ECVs at the OceanObs 19 conference in Hawaii. Engage with 1200 ocean observing scientists, program managers, and policy experts to chart the next decade of ocean observing and enhance international collaboration on ocean
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Exploring Ocean Water Characteristics and Topography
In 1992, a crate of rubber duck toys fell into the Pacific Ocean, leading to unexpected discoveries about ocean currents and pollution. The North Pacific Gyre, home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plays a crucial role in understanding ocean dynamics. Learn about ocean water properties, distribut
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Atmosphere, Ocean Currents, Weather Maps, & Air Mass TEKS Review
Explore key concepts related to atmosphere, ocean currents, weather maps, and air mass in this TEKS review. Understand the factors contributing to Earth's uneven heating, the role of convection in ocean currents, the energy sources that drive ocean convection, and the effects of heating on air densi
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Diaz Farm Conservation Journey in Illinois
Explore the 17-year conservation journey of Diaz Farm in Stephenson County, Illinois, led by Dan Diaz, focusing on sustainable land management practices and the use of Resource Stewardship Evaluation Tool for conservation planning. The farm's history, conservation engagement with various organizatio
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Sensitivity of Ocean Sampling for Coupled COAMPS-TC Prediction Study
This study explores the optimal ocean sampling strategy for Hurricane Isaac (2012) using high-resolution in-situ observations. It investigates the sensitivity of tropical cyclone intensity change through assimilation of AXBT, AXCTD, and AXCP observations. Results show significant impact areas along
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Understanding Conservation and Taking Action
Explore the purpose of conservation and learn how to plan and execute conservation projects using local, regional, and national resources. Discover the legacy of the ArrowCorps service project and understand the difference between conservation and preservation. Identify conservation issues and resou
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Multidisciplinary Mitigations for Ocean Environment Conservation
Global ocean climate change poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, requiring multidisciplinary approaches for mitigation. Japanese research highlights expanding distributions of reef-building corals, deep-sea water temperature rise, ocean acidification impact on marine plankton, and thinnin
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Conservation Challenges and Opportunities in the 2018 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill presents a battleground where conservation, environmental protection, and agricultural interests collide. Key issues include changes in the Clean Water Act, pesticide use, CAFO operations, NEPA requirements, and potential impacts on conservation programs like the Conservation Stew
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Understanding NEMO: European Ocean Modeling Software
NEMO (Nucleus for European Modeling of the Ocean) is a comprehensive software used for numerical simulation of the ocean. Its components include the blue ocean (NEMO-OPA) for dynamics, white ocean (NEMO-LIM) for sea-ice simulation, and green ocean (NEMO-TOP) for biogeochemistry. NEMO produces model
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Insights on Ocean Climate Change: Observations and Implications
Observations in this chapter highlight significant changes in ocean properties related to climate over the past 40 years. These changes include shifts in temperature, salinity, sea level, carbon levels, pH, and oxygen content. The patterns of change observed suggest a link between surface and subsur
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The Importance of Ocean Currents in Global Systems
Ocean currents play a vital role in transporting heat, nutrients, organisms, and influencing weather patterns and climates. They impact commerce, gas exchanges, nutrient exchanges, pollution dispersal, and fisheries. The interaction between surface and deep-sea currents forms the global ocean convey
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Understanding Marine Physics and Ocean Floor Features
Marine Physics is a sub-domain of oceanography focusing on physical conditions and processes in the ocean, including ocean waters' motions and properties. The ocean floor features various elements like the continental shelf, slope, rise, and abyssal plain. Sea mounts, guyots, abyssal hills, and mid-
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Understanding Biodiversity Conservation and Its Importance
Exploring the concept of biodiversity conservation supported by the National Science Foundation, this work delves into the impacts of human activities on biological diversity, compares current extinction rates with past events, evaluates species conservation priorities, and distinguishes between ex
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