Infosnacks by William Lemos
Scuba Diving
SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Modern equipment includes compressed air tank(s), regulator, and a Buoyancy Compensation Device.
Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora is the aquatic jumper who frequents bodies of water and surrounding habitat from Vancouver Island to Baja California, growing to be 2-5 inches long.
Northern Elephant Seal
Northern Elephant Seal, Mirounga angustirostris, are found from British Columbia to Baja California. Males grow to 20 feet long and weigh up to 4 tons.
River Estuary
A river estuary is the interface between the ocean and fresh water. Estuaries are important as nurseries for anadromous fish and other marine species.
Cancer Magister
This is the commercial crab of the Pacific Ocean, Cancer magister (also called Metacarcinus magister), found in market places on the west coast of the U.S.
Specialty Vs. Speciality
The two words specialty and speciality actually mean the same thing: having a special quality. The only differences is that the later is the preferred British.
Giant Sequoia
Sequoia gigantea: the Sierra redwood known for its great size and stature. It is generally known as the oldest and largest of all living trees.
Half Dome
Yosemite National Park's Half Dome is a rock formation located at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley. The peak of the dome is over 4,737 feet above the valley.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park in California was first created as a 747,956 acre forest reserve by President Lincoln in 1864. It has over 800 miles of hiking trails.