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Sea Change Learning Activity Sea Change, Part 6 6

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Sea Change, Part 6
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The rising ocean temperatures are causing species of fish in the southeast to move further north. The increases in temperature, and salinity in the ocean will cause significant ecological shifts. As...
Sea Change, Part 7 7

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Sea Change, Part 7
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Global warming also threatens the low country’s cultures, and the people living in the region. Making sweet-grass baskets, and growing rice have African origins, being passed down and taught through...
Yellow Lady Slipper | The Cove Forest

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Yellow Lady Slipper | The Cove Forest
(Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens) This native orchid is a joy to see in its native habitat. The large yellow flowers with a conspicuous pouch depend on deception for pollination as it offer no...
The Forest Floor | The Cove Forest

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The Forest Floor | The Cove Forest
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The forest floor functions as a wastebasket for all the layers above it. Materials accumulate most rapidly in the fall as the dead leaves of deciduous species fall to the ground. However, a steady...
The Herbaceous Layer | The Cove Forest

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The Herbaceous Layer | The Cove Forest
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Herbaceous plants, or herbs for short, are green plants that have soft rather than woody stems. Most wildflowers and grasses are herbs, as are ferns and mosses.
The Shrub Layer | The Cove Forest

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The Shrub Layer | The Cove Forest
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Shrubs are woody plants that have several stems and are generally shorter than trees. In ravines and along creeks, shrubs such as rosebay rhododendron from dense thickets. In other areas, shrubs may...