DIGG THIS Barnacles are hard-shell-encased creatures often found on the sides of ships. They are of concern to people mostly because of the drag they increase, causing shipping companies increased cost; one estimate led to the calculation that over 41 million barrels of oil are wasted due to them, costing over $2 billion with oil at $50 per barrel. Of course, the sides of ships are not their usual place of residence, which is typically near the shore and in the inter-tidal zone. The seacoast is a harsh but productive environment for life; waves constantly pound upon rock, to say … Continue reading The Process of Decivilization