Pirate Theme Party

Here is a little more scientific facts concerning ocean currents while you contemplate a pirate birthday party idea. Ocean currents exist in every ocean in the world, and play a huge role in determining the climate of any given area. Currents are not just local phenomenon, in fact, there are five giant current systems, known as gyres, that circle all the major oceans of the world. If you live next to a cold current the climate in your area will be colder than the mean average. The opposite is true for warm currents. The biology that these currents support is also largely based on whether a current is warm or cold. When people think of the tropics, or barrier reefs, they think of large schools of colorful and exotic fish, and all kinds of coral and plant life. The water is crystal clear and light blue (a great place for a pirate birthday party idea). While it is true that there is a lot of life around the reefs, if you venture further out and away from land, the ocean becomes a virtual desert of water! The clear water is a sign that there is not a lot of natural life in the warm water. In colder areas, the water is a dark blue or green. That is a sign of huge amounts of upwelling and plankton, which serve as the bottom tray of the food chain. In these areas, the sea is full of life! There is a host of biological species including plankton, bioluminescence, jelly fish, sea otters, whales, sharks, bat rays, tuna, mackerel, anchovy, squid, octopus, sea lions, salmon, dolphin, kelp, sea stars and the like. The most abundant species (other than plankton) is what is known as a brittle star. These are remarkable creatures and glow if disturbed. Tune in again to pirate birthday party idea to learn how currents were discovered. You’ll be surprised to know who discovered them!

Are you going to invite a few pirates to your pirate birthday party? Pirates did operate in the Caribbean, and many of them were from Britain, so they would have to take the Gulf Stream Highway to make your pirate birthday party. Ocean currents are caused by the unequal heating of water, and they create rivers within the ocean that can actually help a ship travel much faster than in still water. For instance, the Gulf Stream travels north up the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, which means that the water is relatively warm. That is why ocean water on the east coast of the United States is generally warmer than the water on the west coast. The California current travels south, from Alaska, and explains why ocean water in Southern California can be so cold. As for the Gulf Stream, the warm water travels north towards Canada, then makes a right turn and heads for Europe. The water is warm enough that it regulates European weather, particularly the United Kingdom. If Britain did not have the benefit of the warm Gulf Stream water, it would be much colder. The warm ocean negates the effect of the cold air and ensures that Britain has a mild climate. More to come on the history of ocean currents.

Want to organize a pirate birthday party? Well, first ask yourself what was it like to be a pirated? Classic Americana gives us plenty of books and films to pour over in our quest for finding the real pirate. Few venture into the historical records to see what life was really like for the average pirate. From films like Pirates of the Caribbean, we see Jack Sparrow plunder his enormous bounty while escaping his enemies like the East India Trading Company. Real pirates were not so fortunate. Many of them were the castoffs of society and needed a place to survive, and pirating provided the perfect escape for many of the. Unlike current films, they were poorly fed, and did not receive the kind of bounty found at a pirate birthday party (pun intended)! Their enclaves could have been the first forms of modern democracy. The crew often chose the own captain. They democratically elected a leader who they thought would be fearless in battle. When the crew was not fighting, the real brains behind the operation was the leader; usually the navigator. This makes sense considering that the fiercest fighter of the group was not usually the brightest. In future blogs, we’ll talk more about life as a pirate. Arrrggghh and good day!

The blockbuster trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean has inspired many to host a pirate birthday party. The charismatic Jack Sparrow provides audiences with not only great costume ideas, but also how to best portray a pirate. Captain Sparrow is a very exciting character who uses his wit and charm to squirm out of trouble with other pirates and the East India Trading Company. The East India Trading Company is the perfect villain for these films, and their true history would suggest that they were, in fact, villains to many people. Because of this, the characters and costumes used in the film would also make great ideas for a pirate birthday party. The existence of the East India Trading Company was absolutely critical to the success pirates enjoyed during the Golden Age. The company was the first ever to issue public stock, and they were given virtually exclusive trading rights in India. What started out as a business venture eventually turned to political and social oppression. The company first issued stock in the year 1600 and did not leave India until after World War II. During this time, the British tried to impose their own political and cultural institutions on the Indian peoples. That is why you find such a large portion of Indian people today who can speak English quite well. Gandhi himself attended British schools and was an excellent student. The country boasted several religions, but the two primary religions were Hindu and Islam. When the country finally won its independence, the people were divided by their religion. This led to a tragic civil war that was incredibly brutal. Eventually the two sides compromised, but Gandhi was assassinated for his decision. India broke up into two countries. The Hindus would reside in the west and retain the name of India, and the Muslims moved east to what is now known as Afghanistan. There have been many troubles in the years that followed the succession, and all of it could have been avoided had the East India Company been initially denied their power. The East India Trading Company will make a great villain for your next pirate birthday party.