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coral reef

Coral reef

This coral reef, also found in the waters near the coastline of Split, Croatia highlights the variety and beauty of marine life that can be found in these areas.

fish in natural habitat

Marine life

An example of the marine life that can be found in the waters near the coastline of Split, Croatia.

waterfall

waterfall

Fortunately, not all waterways have fallen prey to pollution from humans. This waterfall in the Krka National Park, is very clean water feeding into the coastal habitat.

 

plastic waste on the shoreline

Plastics on the shoreline

Garbage, including a large quantity of plastic from Slovenia and Italy, have made their way to this area in Croatia, where Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce was doing research this summer.
 

lion statue on flatbed truck being taken to new site

Lion on flatbed

Workers used a flatbed truck to transport the Nittany Lion statue to its new lair on west end of the patio.

SLC patio construction

SLC constructioon

Crews use heavy equipment to level the old patio area in front of the Study Learning Center and start preparing the site for new patio area and green space.

Dawson patio being removed

Dawson patio construction project

The old concrete patio between the Dawson and SLC buildings has been removed and crews began leveling the area to prepare for the new patio and green space that will take its place, including a clock tower and plaque honoring the campus' namesake, Worthington Scranton and the Scranton family.