SCOTUS rules that maritime cases punishment ($) must be equal to the damage

Know this case and it's ramifications, It is sure to be at either Great Lakes or National level next year

http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/25/news/companies/SCOTUS_exxon/index.htm?iref=topnews

Time for an update

Here is the way I am seeing next year working. Becca, a class will not work because you can only get credit in what it is (i.e. science elective) and you would need it set up and approved before school starts, something Ron is not that familiar with. However, if you wanted to do something like books of the sea (20,000 leagues, Moby Dick, etc.) you could call Chris and ask him about that.

I am willing to coach again next year, probably sticking to our once a week schedule of meetings. If we get a team early (I would like you to advertise this the first day (ask Wayne about that)) I would be willing to try and schedule practices with teams in the area (buckeye valley mainly) and probably be able to provide transportation. Furthermore, I am planning on chatting with parent board about getting you guys letter jackets (we can design special Linworth ones)

Any questions feel free to IM me (agrab0ekim), email me (barga.24@osu.edu) or call me (614-595-5387)

p.s. we should change the time to Eastern

News Update

Alright, so as of now, Rachel, Melissa and I are definite team members. I talked to Tyler today and he said he will most likely not be on the team next year. Though he also said he would be part of the team if we really need someone. I talked to Ron about doing a class on Ocean science today and he didn't seem totally opposed, it would be great if I could get an English credit for helping teach the class, making it much more of a possibility, but I don't know how credit works in terms of teaching classes.

I still have not heard from any of you about your thoughts on summer practices....feedback?

Ocean Zones

In an attempt to 'organize' the ocean, it has been divided up into several sets of zones. In my opinion, this just complicates things even more, but hey, my opinion doesn't matter.



Light Zones



Sunlit(euphotic) Zone: Top Layer of ocean, photosynthesis occurs here. 90% of ocean life lives here. Approximately down to 600 feet deep.





Twilight(disphotic) Zone: Middle ocean light zone, not possible for photosynthesis to occur, no plants, only animals adapted to life with little light. Approximately from 600 feet to 3000 feet.





Midnight(aphotic) Zone: Deepest ocean zone, no light penetrates here, very high pressures. Approxinately from 3000 feet down