Viable cysts collected from natural sediments were induced to excyst. Ten cyst-theca relationships, first established elsewhere, were confirmed for British Columbia (B.C.). These were: Gonyaulax tamarensis, Protoperidinium aspidotum, P. claudicans, P. conicoides, P. conicum, P. cf. denticulatum, P. leonis, P. oblongum, and P. punctulatum. Five cyst-theca relationships were established for the first time: Peridiniopsis cf. hainanensis, Protoperidinium sp. nov., P. thorianum, and two apparently new species of Gonyaulax. P. pentagonum was found to have a cyst different from the cyst of this species in the Atlantic. Forty-five samples from Recent sediments were collected along the coast of B.C. Twenty-three of the samples had very few cysts. Hidden Basin was the chief source of viable cysts for the excystment experiments. Ten cyst-based taxa were described from the sediment samples. These were: Operculodinium centrocarpum, the cyst of Scrippsiella faeroense (= Micrhystridium bifurcatum), Spiniferites belerius, S. bentori, S. bulloideus, S. elongatus, S. membranaceus, S. nodosum, and S. ramosus. Tanyosphaeridium sp. has been recorded previously as the cyst of Polykrikos schwarzi. Two new cyst-based taxa are described for the first time. These are a cyst of Protoperidinium sp., and Spiniferites "sp. A". Cyst assemblages in the Recent sediments of B.C. were similar to many temperate estuarine and neritic areas. Some cysts which are characteristic of these areas in other regions, have not yet been found in B.C. The relative importance of some cysts also varies from that found in similar sediments elsewhere. The dominance of Operculodinium centrocarpum in many of the cyst assemblages, including B.C., is a pattern typical of temperate estuarine conditions. Some cysts appear to be characteristically associated with fjord environments. Scrippsiella faeroense, for example, has been found in Norwegian fjords and Scottish sea lochs as well as some B.C. fjords and inlets. / Science, Faculty of / Botany, Department of / Zoology, Department of / Graduate

From the introduction: Purposes of the problem: The purpose of this study was to obtain a representative sample of public opinion to the three following questions: (1) To what extent is the public informed of certain basic facts pertaining to the workings of the College of the Pacific? (2) What does the public think of the College of the Pacific in certain areas? (3) What does the public expect of the College of the Pacific relative to certain policies and issues? The data of this study were obtained by means of a questionnaire sent to residents of the metropolitan area of Stockton, California, September, 1950.

The oil shocks of the 1970's have revealed two important features of this commodity: I) that all countries use energy to achieve economic and social goals and 2) national stability and autonomy are closely linked to the security of its supplies. The South Pacific region has greatly experienced these effects in its pursuit of development, due to its increasing and nearly complete dependence on imported petroleum products. This is compounded by the situation of high expectations for a quality of life similar to the more developed nations of the Pacific Rim. Therefore the role of energy in these economies must be addressed before it is too late. / Thesis / Candidate in Philosophy

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A long and gradual transition between the summer and winter oceanic regimes was observed off Oregon during the autumn of 1980. Hydrographic sections and a single current meter mooring between August and December show the ocean possessed characteristics during fall that have not been observed during other seasons: a slow ascension of the poleward undercurrent and the appearance of a large bottom boundary layer. The decay of summer's southward surface flow was achieved by a series of modest northward wind events during late summer as the effects of southward winds were becoming diminished. The northward wind events had progressively stronger influence on surface currents. The barotropic current fluctuations that are a signature of the summer regime continued during the transitional period. The weekly-to-monthly averaged flow was barotropic during much of the transition. Hydrographic sections and time series of alongshore current shear and temperature show that the leveling of the frontal layer was achieved gradually over a two month time scale. The winter regime was established during eleven days of continuous northward wind stress in early November. / Graduation date: 1987

The effect of salt (0, 0.9, 1.7, 2.5%) and pH (range 4 to 10) on surimi gels made from Pacific Whiting (Merluccius productus) was investigated. Gel-forming ability was measured by the torsion test. In general, surimi gels increased in gel strength with increased pH. Breaking shear stress increased to a greater degree than breaking shear strain above pH 7.0. The increase in gel strength was greater at higher pHs for gels made without salt than those made with salt. At neutral pH, the salted surimi showed greater gel forming abilities than the unsalted whiting surimi. Poor gels were formed at low pH (pH 4 to 6) for both the salted and no-salt surimi. These results demonstrated that pH and salt concentration had an interactive effect on the gel-forming ability of the Pacific whiting surimi and that improved gel strength at low salt levels might be obtained by increasing the pH. / Graduation date: 1993

International regime theory assume s the hegemon's willingness and capability to be the necessary and sufficient conditions for creating regimes. The larger the power disparity between the hegemon and the subordinate countries, the better the conditions for regime formation will be. But in Asia-Pacific, regime formation has gained momentum since the U.S. hegemonic power began to decline. How do we explain the "anomaly" in Asia-Pacific cooperation? What distinct patterns of regime dynamics have demonstrated in this region? My central assumptions are first, Asia-Pacific regional cooperation is, to a great extent, determined by the respective postures of China and Japan as well as the nature of their bilateral relations; second, regime dynamics in this region can be better captured from the perspective of these two Asian indigenous major powers. I draw upon regime theory, constructivist arguments, and aspects of the traditional Chinese-dominated East Asian order to devise the theoretical frameworks for this study. These theoretical frameworks enable us to capture the fluidity and complexity that have characterized the process of Asia-Pacific regime creation. We find that China's great leap outward has facilitated an ideational change, bringing China closer to the rules, norms, and principles of regional economic regime. Yet China's cognitive support have been mixed and it has refrained from committing to any fora of regional cooperation. Similarly, Japan has adopted a minimalist approach to regional cooperation. Uncertainties and mixed feelings characterize Sino-Japanese relations. China and Japan have not formed and are unlikely to form a political partnership to forge an exclusively Asian bloc, nor have their bilateral relations evolved or are likely to evolve toward confrontation to effect the collapse of regional cooperation. Finally, I summarize how patterns of regime dynamics in Asia-Pacific can be identified and assessed by focusing on the category of the two Asian powers. I conclude that the embedded liberalism defining European-Atlantic regimes could never hold in Asia-Pacific. Regime dynamics in Asia-Pacific have proceeded and will continue to evolve in a fashion that reflects the distinctive power and cultural reality in this world arena.

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