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(Encyclopedia) RecifeReciferəsēˈfĭ [key] [Port.,=reef], city (1991 pop. 1,298,229), capital of Pernambuco state, NE Brazil, a port on the Atlantic Ocean. It is also called Pernambuco by foreigners.…Great Barrier Reef
(Encyclopedia) Great Barrier Reef, largest complex of coral reef in the world, c.1,250 mi (2,000 km) long, in the Coral Sea, forming a natural breakwater for the coast of Queensland, NE Australia.…fluorescence
(Encyclopedia) fluorescencefluorescencefl&oobreve;rĕsˈəns [key], luminescence in which light of a visible color is emitted from a substance under stimulation or excitation by light or other forms…Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
(Encyclopedia) Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, c.490,000 sq mi (1,260,000 sq km), central Pacific Ocean; est. 2009. The monument comprises the waters and reefs surrounding seven…January 2022 Current Events: Science & Technology News
Top of Page World News | US News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the science and technology news…The Spiny Lobster
The Question: Could somebody please tell me the scientific name of the spiny lobster found along the Caribbean shores of Central America (Honduras to Panama…Australia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Australia, also known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is the largest country in Oceania. The Australian continent is surrounded by the south Pacific Ocean on the east and the Indian Ocean on the…Pacific Islands & Australia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Pacific Islands are a collection of beautiful and diverse countries and territories located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. These islands are known for their stunning natural beauty, rich…John D. Pennekamp Biography
John D. PennekampConservationist, newspaper editorBorn: Jan 1, 1897Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Pennekamp grew up in Ohio, and began working in the newspaper business at age 14, eventually…Pacific Ocean: Ocean Facts & Animals
Top of Page The Pacific Ocean is a vast and majestic body of water, stretching across more than one-third of the planet's surface. Its crystal-clear blue waters and warm, tropical climate make it a…Trending
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