Daily Ray Fact:

The Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is the world’s largest ray with a wingspan of up to 26 feet. They are found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and temperate bodies of water. They are a migratory species and seasonal visitor along productive coastlines, in oceanic island groups, and near offshore pinnacles and seamounts.

🦈 : do you think sharks get sad? do you think they yearn for a gentle touch?

Say no to oil exploration in Aotearoa New Zealand

The new National/Act/NZ First coalition government has promised to remove the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. This could have horrific impacts on our marine environment and the species that live there, including but not limited to:

Oil spills, which smother and kill marine life

Total destruction of poorly-studied seabed habitats

Degradation of endangered species habitats - including the rarest dolphin subspecies in the world, the Maui dolphin

Noise which will disturb echolocation and communication of cetaceans

We can take action to try and stop this. If you live in NZ, write to your local MP (can find their contact details here: Members of Parliament - New Zealand Parliament (www.parliament.nz)) or the new ministers for Conservation (Tama Potaka), Oceans and Fisheries (Shane Jones) and Climate (Simon Watts). Let them know politely but firmly that you do not support this legislation change. There are also several petitions/open letters that are currently open:

Green Party of Aotearoa petition: https://action.greens.org.nz/saveoilandgasban

Greenpeace open letter: https://greenpeace.nz/resist-oil-exploration

Mermay 2023 Drawing Challenge, Day 8 - Dystopian 

A dystopia is defined as an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice-- unfortunately as governments and companies continue to run unsustainably, wastefully, and without regulation, as they continue to ignore what is becoming a seriously, SERIOUSLY big problem, this state seems more and more plausible. The world has lost 30-50% of its coral reefs already according to NOAA. It's still not too late to turn things around. The ocean is such an incredible and breath-taking and awe-inducing world, not to mention we kind of NEED it to survive and thrive! We can definitely make a difference as individual consumers but the real change happens with legislation and policy change.  We need to vote people who care about the planet into office.

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Billy Hargrove is an Ocean Activist.

When he lived in Cali, he would go to the beach and pick up trash, yelling at anyone he saw who was littering. One time, he saw a group of teens his age dumping their cokes in a tide pool and he beat the shit out of them for it. He’d rant and he’d rave about protecting the ecosystem and how if he caught them killing the creatures again, they’d get a hell of a worse beating.

When he moves to Hawkins, he goes to the quarry or one of the lakes and picks up trash, making sure to take his cigarette butts with him when he left. He never cared much for the woods though, just the water, just the places that reminded him of the ocean, of his mom.

When he feels like the world is caving in, he goes to the water and he feels safe.

The water always takes care of him, so he is dead set on taking care of the water.

This is so cool! Finding animal life beneath hydrothermal vents is incredible! Some of the things they found in the underwater cave systems in earth's volcanic crust include snails and tube worms. These tube worms alongside chemosynthetic bacteria, use the hydrogen sulphide in the chemical plumes from thermal vents by oxidising it to create energy and sugars to survive. How cool is that?!

I think this article also really demonstrates how important it is to conserve and protect lesser known ecosystems and species.

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Hola!! Somos Ecofriendly444, nuestra labor es concientizar a las personas sobre el cuidado del agua y su importancia. En este blog mostraremos distintas maneras para ayudar al medio ambiente.

"!El agua es vida!"

Earth Day:

Today we honor Mother Earth, The planet that gives us all birth; A day to deepen our connection, And celebrate all of creation.

From the birds up in the sky, To the bees that buzz on by, And all the creatures down below, We thank them for the gifts they bestow.

From far and wide, To every corner of the earth, We give our thanks and gratitude, For all the beauty and its worth.

From the ocean deep, To the forests and the trees, May we cherish and protect, So that future generations can roam free.

On this Earth Day, we are reminded, Of the impact we have on this planet; To reduce our carbon footprint, And protect all creatures and habitats.

For every living thing that crawls, And those that walk on two legs tall, May we all do our part, And protect their homes with all our hearts.

From far and wide, To every corner of the earth, We give our thanks and gratitude, For all the beauty and its worth.

From the air we breathe, To every blade of grass and every tree, May we cherish and protect, And keep our planet healthy and free.

Let us remember today and every day, That Mother Earth needs our love and care; For every step we take and every word we say, Let it be for the earth and all it's worth.

From far and wide, To every corner of the earth, We give our thanks and gratitude, For all the beauty and its worth.

May we live in harmony, With all creatures and their diversity; For this earth is our shared land, A gift for all to truly understand.

-- AFoxesPalette

-- "Two distinct population segments of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark are listed as endangered and two are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting scalloped hammerhead sharks."

-- "Great White Sharks are decreasing in numbers and are rare due to years of being hunted by man for fins and teeth, and often as a trophy for sport fishing. The white shark is often caught as bycatch by commercial fisheries and can also become entangled in meshes that protect beaches."

Paddleboarders unexpectedly discovered a breathtaking hidden cave off the Irish coast.

Elise Mesner Photography/Lellopepper, Upcycled plastic inflatable jumpsuits

Happy Earth Day: Be One with the Sea

Happy Earth Day with Be One with the Sea!

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3 facts about sharks

Sharks have been around for many years and are very common to people because they can attack people. So, to make them less scary, I will tell you three facts about them. Unlike us, sharks don't have any bones in their bodies. Sharks' skin feels like sandpaper, and blue sharks are blue. Sharks are like sea puppies of the ocean, and unfortunately, they mistake you for a yummy snack, but did you know you're more likely to die from an evening machine falling on you than getting eaten by a shark? I'll link the facts on that below. I hope this blog made you feel better about sharks and want to learn more about them.