#Southern Sands

[buttonsgoblin]

New favorite delightful freak discovered

[dailycephalopods]

Daily Cephalopod #124

[jaxi-the-dragonborn]

wolf inspired icewing adopts :D

same rules as last time, pay any amount to adopt! here is my ko-fi

any amount = design 15$ = design plus custom wing design 50$ = design plus custom fullbody!

adopt status under cut! (be sure to check og post for updates!)

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Taken by @chaossandwich

[respect-the-locals]

🐙 Daily Cephalopod Fact: 🐙

Southern Sand Octopus: Unlike most octopuses, this species lacks color-changing chromatophores. However, it is able to hide from predators by burrowing itself in sand. The process begins with the octopus using its siphon to inject water into the sand, creating quicksand-like conditions which enable burrowing. Then, it uses its arms to burrow into the sand. Two arms will be extended to the surface, creating a ventilation shaft. At the same time, this ocotopus will use mucus to stabilize the shape of the burrow. Finally, it will retract its two arms and push out loose sand with its siphon, creating a mucus-lined, ventilated burrow to rest in. The Southern Sand octopus is the only known species to exhibit sub-surface burrowing.

[ivaspinoza]

In the wilderness of my heart, I was wandering, listening The wind cried, and so did I But my dry were my tears Until I saw him Against the horizon line Shining as the sunrise The mountains far behind falling apart, silently They bowed down and I reached out to touch

The light The fountain of wine Exploding in the middle of my desert

[calabria-mediterranea]

Soverato, Calabria, Italy

Soverato is known above all for its enchanting blue sea, but not many people know that the bay of Soverato is home to many protected species.

Two species of seahorses can usually be found in the bay of Soverato: the Hippocampus hippocampus and the , both in danger of extinction and included in the CITES list - "Convention on International Trade in Endagered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora".

In ecology, seahorses are considered a valid indicator of environmental quality, since they are sedentary organisms that live in habitats in a state of natural equilibrium.

In the bay of Soverato the pipefish (Syngnathus abaster) and the large-shelled mollusc Tonna galea, can also be found. Both fishes are included in the protection list of the Bern Convention.

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[elinerlina2]

The Desert, Southern California

[thewinedarksea]

the all-important water picture round-up

[shutterandsentence]

Coronado in the Sand

Photo: San Diego, California

[forestnymphingaround]

[allisonperryart]

Chunky Vasquez Rocks style experiment - what do you think? Thanks for looking, and stay tuned to the process video next week!

[chlobody]

SANDS OF TIME

[rattyexplores]

Photos 1-2 - Gerres filamentosus

Photos 3-4 - Herklotsichthys castelnaui

Photos 5-6 - Sillago ciliata

Some fish spotted/caught at low tide.

13/08/23 - Actinopterygii spp.

QLD:WET - Flying Fish Point, low tide sandy bay

[rabbitcruiser]

National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day is celebrated every year on the first day of summer — on June 21. This day encourages you to head to your nearby beach and admire the beautiful shells left behind by creatures, typically snails and mollusks. There are so many different types of shells that you can find on beaches, all you have to do is look. However, make sure you only pick up empty shells and not ones with creatures still living inside them. If you do find such shells, it’s best to release them gently back into the ocean. Get ready to head to sandy beaches where seashells await you!

History of National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day was founded by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau on the first day of summer in 2016. This day was created as a marketing gimmick to attract tourists to celebrate the seashells found on the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in Southwest Florida. National Seashell Day was first celebrated on Captiva Island with the morning TV news show called “Good Morning, America.”

Did you know Sanibel Island has earned the title of the Seashell Capital of the World, owing to its abundance of seashells? Every year, people flock to Captiva and Sanibel Islands to search for over 400 species of shells. The calm waves and location make these islands the top pick for people to look for beautiful seashells.

However, while shelling is allowed, it is illegal to collect live shells, which is any shell that still has an inhabitant. The shell serves as their home and it is cruel to disrupt their environment. This day is also celebrated to alleviate the issue of the illegal shell trade. In fact, shellers are also encouraged to keep their empty shell collection to a minimum.

National Seashell Day is an ideal opportunity to simply be grateful for the existence of the beautiful shells that are home to certain sea creatures.

National Seashell Day timeline

809 Million Years AgoFirst Seashells Appear

The earliest known seashells appear.

1976The Holman Seashell Collection

The Holman Seashell Collection starts with a beach walk at Satellite Beach, Florida.

1995Ban on Collecting Shells with Life Inside

Sanibel Island’s ban on the collection of any shells with mollusks still living inside them comes into effect.

2018Guinness World Record

The Guinness World Record is made for the largest human image of a seashell at Fort Myers beach.

National Seashell Day FAQs

Is it OK to collect seashells?

While it is okay to collect seashells to appreciate them or for a hobby, excessive removal of seashells from beaches can be damaging to the ecosystem in the long term.

Where is the best place to collect seashells?

Sanibel Island, Florida, Bandon, Oregon, Barricane Beach, Devon in England, and Galveston Island in Texas are some of the best places in the world for finding beautiful seashells.

What are the long shells on the beach?

Long shells found on the beach are called razor shells.

How To Celebrate National Seashell Day

Collect seashells

Go on a beach vacation

Show off your collection on social media

National Seashell Day is the perfect opportunity to go to the beach and collect some empty shells. You can use them as showpieces to decorate your home or you can simply store them in a memorabilia box as your own little treasures.

When we hear seashells, we instantly think of the beach! How about a quick beach vacation? If you can’t head to the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, you can visit a nearby beach resort for a weekend getaway. You’re sure to find seashells, regardless of where you are.

Already have an exquisite collection of seashells that you have collected over the years? You can celebrate National Seashell Day by showing them off on your social media sites and sharing your precious collection with a larger audience and educating them about the day.

5 Facts About Seashells That Will Blow Your Mind

They open to the right

Different shapes

Patterns with a purpose

Mollusks have only one shell

Several types

Nine out of 10 shells are dextral and thus open to the right.

There are two distinct types of seashells, they’re either plain and smooth (think clamshells) or have spikes, ridges, and protrusions.

The elaborate colors and shapes on a seashell serve a purpose — for instance, mollusks use patterns to figure out where to put their mantles.

Mollusks create only one shell that they inhabit for their entire lifetime by utilizing a variety of proteins and calcium carbonate.

There are around 200,000 mollusks across the globe and each one of them creates a unique type of shell.

Why We Love National Seashell Day

Seashells are pretty

Seashells house live creatures

Seashells are lucky

Seashells can literally make your jaw drop with their beauty. They come in pretty shapes and colors that are aesthetically pleasing. It’s only fair that these little shells have a day dedicated to admiring them.

Seashells provide sea creatures with a home. They’re important to the survival of these creatures and thus should be celebrated in all their glory.

According to feng shui, seashells come packed with luck! They’re also known to provide relief from stress and are a symbol of positivity and prosperity.

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[gummydummy19]

Alright now idk if I've been reading too many Captain Sy fanfics but an American guy just walked into the store and bought a pair of earrings and asked if he could pay by card and I said yeah and then when he came to pay I asked 'card , right?' and he said 'Yes, ma'am' and my knees buckled.

[ultramegahottie]

favorite place :)