Thus, in 1493, Columbus began a process of swapping Old and New World plants and animals along with stowaway pests, weeds, and germs. As a result, both the Old and New Worlds were changed. Texas historian Alfred W. Crosby called this global enterprise the âColumbian Exchange.â.
Mission Bay in Boca Raton, Florida. Welcome to Mission Bay, a very desirable and well established community located in West Boca Raton. The Mission Bay community is comprised of ten subdivisions. Each subdivision has its own distinct, flavor, charm and appeal.
San Diego Bay. San Diego Bay is a natural harbor and deepwater port located in San Diego County, California near the U.S. â Mexico border. The bay, which is 12 miles long and 1 to 3 miles wide, is the third largest of the three large, protected natural bays on California's entire 840 miles long coastline.