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.
Mission Beach, San Diego. Mission Beach is a community built on a sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. It is part of the city of San Diego, California. Mission Beach spans nearly two miles of ocean front. It is bounded by the San Diego River estuary on the south, Mission Bay Park on the east, and the community of Pacific Beach on the north.