The course in World Geography. The course is utilizing the book - The World Today, Concepts and Regions of Geography, (6th ed) Authors are Blij, H.j., Muller, P.O, Nijman, J. The subject is: The Influence of the Ocean The essay must be APA Style and must show all references. Throughout this course, geography has focused around the concept of how countries, regions, and people impact other regions and future events. In the Austral and Pacific realms, however, there is an opportunity to examine how a body of water impacts countries and people. In these realms, the Southern and Pacific oceans are the major bodies of water that have influenced how people flourished in this region, and what challenges they face today. To prepare for this Discussion: . Consider how the oceans surrounding the Austral and Pacific realms impact those areas in terms of economy and global political relationships . Reflect on how the growth of certain areas in the Austral and Pacific realms will strengthen or weaken countries and cultures With these thoughts in mind: Provide an explanation of how the Southern and Pacific oceans have made an impact on these realms' economy, cultures, and politics. Start your examination from pre-World War II and compare the influence of the ocean then with what role it plays in today's events. Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week's Learning Resources, or something you have read, heard, seen, or experienced.