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From freshwater to salt marsh: In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 14; Our boat drifts slowly downstream past swamp forests and freshwater marshes. (My boat of choice for this part of the trip has no motor because I am in no hurry to get past the wildflowers, birds, and abundant wildlife that decorate the lower extremities of...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Fishing boats: In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 3; These rowboats likely are used to transport baskets of fish from larger fishing boats back to the shore for processing and sale. They also now are used to row tourists around the harbor.; By Lorraine Aragon.

Fishing by net: In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 4; The net is suspended from poles during parts of the day to keep it untangled and allow boats to pass by safely. It then can be lowered into the water to catch fish at night or when conditions are optimal.; By Lorraine Aragon.

Estuaries in North Carolina: A primer: Estuaries are places near the coast where freshwater and saltwater mix. Influenced by ocean forces yet partly sheltered from them, estuaries have unique and fascinating ecologies. This article explains what estuaries are, their geology and role in the larger...; By Waverly Harrell and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

River trade: In Contemporary life in Vietnam, page 14; This boat is docked along the Mekong River near Mytho. Such boats, propelled by outboard motors mounted on the back, are typical, medium-sized river and coastal island ferry boats in Southeast Asia. The waterways of the Mekong are the region's primary conduit...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Archaeobotany: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.6; Students will use pictures of seeds, an activity sheet, and a graph to identify seven seeds and the conditions in which they grow. They will also infer ancient plant use by interpreting archaeobotanical samples and determine changing plant use by Native North Carolinians by interpreting a graph of seed frequency over time.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 and 8 Science and Social Studies)

Bharata tries to give back the throne: In The Ramayana, page 2.3; On this mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple, Rama's brother Bharata and his comrades boat into the forest to try to find the exiled Rama after their father dies. The detail shows several long paddled canoes and a large poled platform barge. On each watercraft,...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Evening view of fishing boat and small rocky islands in Halong Bay: An evening view shows a fishing boat and small rocky islands in Halong Bay. The golden light of the setting sun is reflected in the water. A Vietnamese legend tells that the thrashing tail of a great dragon running from the mountains toward the sea chopped...; Format: image/photograph

Ferry boats in the harbor at Bai Chay bordered by beach and mountains: A view of the harbor at Bai Chay shows ferry boats near the beach in the foreground. A couple of people stand or sit on the beach near two moored boats. Rocky mountains rise above the opposite shore in the background. Hotels and other buildings ring the harbor...; Format: image/photograph

Three boys sitting on a boat prow in the Perfume River near Hue: Three boys (aged roughly seven to thirteen years) wearing just shorts (or swimming trunks), sit relaxing in the prow of a wooden boat on the Perfume River near Hué. The boat appears to be a locally made, small cargo or transport craft. It likely is propelled...; Format: image/photograph

Fishing boats moored in the harbor and waterfront street at Cat Ba: This view of Cat Ba town's busy harbor includes dozens of moored fishing boats. Rocky mountains and shoreline buildings can be seen in the background. A waterfront street is visible on the right. Cat Ba is the only populated island in Halong Bay. It is a main...; Format: image/photograph

Women and children rowing small boats in the harbor at Cat Ba: Women and children row several small boats in the harbor at Cat Ba. These rowboats likely are used to transport baskets of fish from larger fishing boats back to the shore for processing and sale. They also now are used to row tourists around the harbor.; Format: image/photograph

A woman rows a small boat at a distance from two large ships in Halong Bay: A woman is rowing a full basket of cargo on a small boat in the foreground. She wears a palm-leaf sunhat and clothes that protect her from the tropical sun. In the background two large ships are seen in the deeper waters of Halong Bay between Bai Chay and...; Format: image/photograph

Landscape view of beachfront settlement near Danang: A view of a beachfront settlement near Danang shows small fishing boats on shore in the foreground, a tree-filled settlement, and blue mountain silhouettes in the background. Vietnam is most densely settled in its major river estuaries and along its over 2,000-mile...; Format: image/photograph

Fishing boats in Bai Chay harbor with town and hills in background: A view of dozens of fishing boats in Bai Chay harbor shows a coastal town and hills in the background. Smaller rowboats near the larger ones are used to ferry fish, passengers, and other cargo through shallow water to and from the shore.; Format: image/photograph

Two people paddle a round basketry boat near Nha Trang: Two people wearing traditional conical sunhats paddle a round basketry boat near Nha Trang in southern Vietnam. This type of unusual small watercraft has neither speed nor stability, but they are lightweight, require no local wood, and displace little water....; Format: image/photograph

Two women with conical sunhats stand in round boat near Nha Trang: Two women wearing traditional conical sunhats stand in a round boat near Nha Trang in southern Vietnam. Another boat along the same dock is paddled by a boy. A third woman in a boat is partly visible in the background. These unusual small watercraft have neither...; Format: image/photograph

Two round basket boats dry in an alley near Nha Trang: Two round basket boats rest against young palm trees drying in an alley near Nha Trang. Discarded shells of coconuts line the path and several local people are standing at the end of the path. These unusual small watercraft have neither speed nor stability,...; Format: image/photograph

View over houses into harbor with fishing boats at Hoi An: Several fishing boats are moored in the harbor at at Hoi An. Orange tile roofs are visible in the foreground and coconut palms can be seen on the far shore of the harbor. Hoi An is a fishing village that has been a stop on the merchant ship trade route since...; Format: image/photograph

Large empty fish net suspended over harbor at Hoi An: A large, empty fish net is suspended from poles over water in the harbor at Hoi An. The net may be stored this way during parts of the day to keep it untangled and allow boats to pass by safely. It then can be lowered into the water to catch fish at night...; Format: image/photograph

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