#green sea anemone

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Green Sea Anemone

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thekoralking on ig

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everyone looks to the stars for extraordinary aliens, but not to our ocean. have you not seen the creatures down there? they're such little abnormal freaks, how are people not more amazed???

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Carmel Point

Margaret Phyllis MacSweeney

I watched a sea anemone

The color of green jade

Shadowed under water.

I saw a daring crab,

Unafraid and young

Touch the velvet petals

Of that princess under water.

Softly she took him in,

Softly she sighed and closed.

The little crab was hushed and still –

Never would he swim again

Under crevice, under weed,

Under green and colored water.

Softly she opened –

That princess of rare jade.

Softly she gave him back

Sucked of all his pearly flesh

Sucked of all his salty blood.

I ran away to tell my dad,

"Let's go home," I said,

"I am sorry to be born,

I am afraid of many things."

"Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle... And Other Modern Verse" - compiled by Stephen Dunning, Edward Lueders, and Hugh Smith

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The Colors of the Reef II (Santiago Pascal Buye)

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drew this one from memory a couple weeks ago and i know he's not exact and doesn't quite look like himself but, i am still happy with how it turned out. :]

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New England tidepool life

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The Halloween rainbow moves across the sky, jagged green over the blue...

natuurpuntwaarschoot via mybloodiedvalentine and escuerzoresucitado. actual tree located in the Bourgoyen Ossemeersen, (UNKNOWN PLEASE SOMEONE FIND THE OG SOURCE) via florescentlcvesickness, Shock 'Em Dead (1991), bookphobe, the many signs of Stanley Marsh 3, (deleted site) via Jetix, Little A'Le'Inn in Rachel, NV (exact photographer unknown due to absolute ton of photos of this sign), most likely SESHDIGITAL, Elsa Bleda's "The Zone"

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World Aquatic Animal Day

Did you know the ocean contains about a million different species?  Learn about marine life, visit an aquarium, or raise awareness about the  threats to the ocean.

Because (most) humans do not actually live underwater, it is easy to  forget the vast array and variety of aquatic animals that populate the  oceans, seas, lakes, and other bodies of water on our planet!

Aquatic animals may be vertebrates or invertebrates. They may breathe  air or extract oxygen through gills or the skin. And they may live in  either freshwater or saltwater. But no matter what their differences  are, one thing is for sure–aquatic animals deserve to be noticed and  appreciated!

World Aquatic Animal Day is centered around humans taking the time to  learn about and acknowledge the importance of all of these creatures  who make their homes in the water.

History of World Aquatic Animal Day

Created in 2020, World Aquatic Animal Day was created by folks over  at Animal Law Clinic at the Lewis & Clark Law School (Portland,  Oregon, USA) who wanted to bring attention to the importance of aquatic  animals to our societies and ecosystems. Widely used around the world,  aquatic animals are often at risk due to the interactions humans have  directly with the animals, or indirectly through the corruption of their  habitats.

In addition to ‘fish’, the category of aquatic animals includes a  variety of other creatures, such as mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic  birds, starfish, corals, aquatic insects, amphibians, marine mammals,  reptiles, and more.

The idea for World Aquatic Animal Day is to raise global awareness so  that humans all over the world would band together to create policies,  laws, education, and outreach that will help to protect these valuable  animals. The hope is to elevate the status of these creatures so that  people are more likely to take an active role in learning about and  acting on behalf of them. Different ideas for protecting these animals  continue to be featured, from plastic pollution to climate change  issues.

Many organizations throughout the world participated in the first  World Aquatic Animal Day in 2020, including Canada, Chile, Australia,  South Africa, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Croatia, Norway, Russia,  Switzerland, the United Kingdom and more.

The hope is that many more will join in for future days in the coming years. The more people who get involved, the better!

How to Celebrate World Aquatic Animal Day

Celebrating the animals under the sea is the idea of World Aquatic Animal Day, and there are tons of ways to do it!

Watch a Documentary about Sea Life  

Getting educated about aquatic animals doesn’t have to be boring.  Learning from film crews that have been deep-sea diving can be a  thrilling way to see, enjoy and appreciate the myriad of animals that  live in the water.

Try out these documentaries:

The Blue Planet (2001). First airing  on the BBC, this riveting series of shows gives a glimpse into life in  the ocean. It was filmed in more than 200 different locations over a  five year time period. And Sir David Attenborough’s voice over simply  makes the ocean seem that much more compelling.

Turtle: The Incredible Journey  (2009). This film uniquely follows the life of one sea turtle beating  the odds, from when she was hatched to facing the natural and unnatural  threats that occur in the life of such a creature.

Mission Blue (2014).  Featuring the life and work of Dr. Sylvia Earl, a marine biologist and  oceanographer, this documentary shows her life as it is dedicated to the  study of the ocean, having spent thousands of hours of time in its  depths.

Life in the Blue (2016).  Showcasing the extraordinary variety and range of life that exists in  the expanses of the ocean, this documentary specifically targets what  takes place just under the surface in a small band of 10 meter deep  water. Whether looking for shelter or hunting and foraging for food,  aquatic animals participate in a host of activities in this rather small  space.

Host an Under the Sea Party  

Get family and friends involved in raising awareness of the needs of  aquatic animals by inviting them over for a party that dives deep into  the theme. Make the place festive with sea-worthy decorations and play  tunes from a water-themed playlist (see below).

Serve snacks and desserts that stick with the theme of honoring  aquatic animals, including cupcakes adorned with gummy fish, goldfish  cheese or graham crackers, cookies baked starfish shapes or a veggie  tray organized in the shape of a rainbow fish.

Fruit treats are fabulous for sea-themed parties! Oranges can be  easily fashioned to create the look of an octopus by partially peeling  eight strips and then leaving them sticking out from the bottom. (Draw  on eyes with a non-toxic marker.) Apples can be creatively sliced to  appear as crabs, while banana halves can be adorned with an eye and the  stem cut to look like dolphins. And a watermelon can be creatively  carved to channel the look of a sea turtle!

Raise Awareness for Aquatic Animal Day  

Get others involved in the issues facing these creatures by holding  events at work, school, clubs or other places where the community  gathers. Make posters, host lecturers, or create a family-friendly  charity event where the money is raised to donated to underwater  wildlife funds. Don’t forget to use your voice to let government  representatives know about the need to protect these creatures by  writing letters to ask them for better rules, regulations, and laws.

Put Together an Aquatic Animals Playlist  

Getting into the groove of music is a great way to bring sea  creatures to the forefront of the mind–whether alone or at a party!  Gather some eclectic songs together in a playlist on Spotify or another  music hosting venue and jam in honor of the aquatic animals.

Try some favorite songs such as these, or come up with other creative ideas:

Too Many Fish in the Sea (1983) by The Marvelettes

Under the Sea (1989) Soundtrack from The Little Mermaid

Dead Sea (2012) by The Lumineers

Sea of Love (1959) by Phil Phillips

Across the Sea (1996) by Weezer

Only the Ocean (2010) by Jack Johnson

Deep Ocean Vast Sea (1989) by Peter Murphy

Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay (1968) by Otis Redding

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Aro, Ace, and AroAce flag spotted!

together forever (?)

soryg im #1 web world fan kind of like the product line drawing but with a different execution. close-ups under cut

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Giant Green Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) surrounded by Pacific Purple Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) and Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes polymerus)

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Бисса (лат. Eretmochelys imbricata) — один из редких видов морских черепах, которому грозит полное исчезновение. По внешнему виду ее можно перепутать с зеленой черепахой, от которой бисса отличается только меньшими размерами и весом: взрослая особь имеет длину тела от 60 до 90 см при массе около 45-55 кг. Панцирь биссы сверху коричневый с красивым желто-пятнистым рисунком и имеет сердцевидную форму. Ещё одна особенность внешнего вида - заострённый, похожий на клюв кончик морды.

Второе название биссы — настоящая каретта — означает, что именно эта черепаха дает самые ценные, "настоящие" роговые пластинки, из которых изготавливают различные сувениры: гребни, шкатулки и прочие мелочи. Очень жаль, что любовь человечества ко всяким безделушкам привела вид к такому плачевному состоянию. Впрочем, мясо биссы тоже ценится в некоторых странах. Разумеется, нелегально, так как настоящая карета уже давно внесена в Международную Красную Книгу и находится под охраной различных организаций. При этом гурманов вовсе не пугает тот факт, что деликатес может оказаться ядовитым из-за пищи, которую сама черепаха ела накануне.

Встретить ее можно в Атлантическом и Тихом океанах: ареал настоящей каретты простирается от умеренных вод северного полушария до умеренных вод южного. Вот только гнездится бисса исключительно в тропических широтах. Населяет преимущественно скалистое мелководье, коралловые рифы, лагуны и заливы с мангровыми берегами. Мелкие прибрежные воды, заливы и устья рек с илистым или песчаным дном — обычные места обитания биссы. Она держится чаще в тех местах, где подводной растительности мало. Настоящие каретты всеядны, но отдают предпочтение животной пище- их рацион составляют бентосные беспозвоночные, медузы, анемоны и морские губки, причем только определенных видов, а некоторые из них и вовсе ядовиты для других существ.

Еще один интересный факт этот вид черепах способен светиться в темноте.

The hawksbill turtle (Latin Eretmochelys imbricata) is one of the rare species of sea turtles that is threatened with complete extinction. In appearance, it can be confused with the green turtle, from which the hawksbill differs only in its smaller size and weight: an adult has a body length of 60 to 90 cm with a weight of about 45-55 kg. The hawksbill shell is brown on top with a beautiful yellow-spotted pattern and has a heart-shaped shape. Another feature of its appearance is the pointed, beak-like tip of the muzzle.

The second name of the hawksbill turtle is the real caretta, which means that this particular turtle produces the most valuable, "real" horn plates, from which various souvenirs are made: combs, boxes and other little things. It is a pity that humanity's love for all sorts of trinkets has led the species to such a deplorable state. However, hawksbill meat is also valued in some countries. Of course, illegally, since the real carriage turtle has long been included in the International Red Book and is protected by various organizations. At the same time, gourmets are not at all afraid of the fact that the delicacy may be poisonous due to the food that the turtle itself ate the day before.

You can meet it in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans: the range of the real carriage turtle extends from the temperate waters of the northern hemisphere to the temperate waters of the southern. But the hawksbill nests exclusively in tropical latitudes. It inhabits mainly rocky shallow waters, coral reefs, lagoons and bays with mangrove shores. Shallow coastal waters, bays and river mouths with a muddy or sandy bottom are the usual habitats of the hawksbill. It is more often found in places where there is little underwater vegetation. True carettas are omnivorous, but prefer animal food - their diet consists of benthic invertebrates, jellyfish, anemones and sea sponges, but only of certain species, and some of them are completely poisonous to other creatures.

Another interesting fact is that this species of turtles can glow in the dark.

Источник:://more.fandom.com/ru/wiki/Бисса,/ornella.club/15248-morskaja-cherepaha-bissa.html,/zoo-ekzo.ru/node/6163, //www. zoopicture.ru/bissa/,animals.pibig.info/6018-cherepaha-karetta.html, /ru.pinterest.com/pin/68737846851/.

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Aphrodite-The Basics

Who is Lady Aphrodite?

Greek: Αφροδιτη (sea foam)

Goddess of

🐚 Love

🐚 Beauty

🐚 Sex

🐚 Pleasure

🐚 Happiness

🐚 War

Family

🐚 Parents: either Ouranos, or Zeus and Dione

🐚 Lovers: Hephestus, Ares, many more

🐚 Immortal Children: Eros, Harmonia, Deimos, Phobos, the Erotes, Himeros, Anteros, Hermaphroditos, Peitho, Priapos, Rhodos, Herophilos, Iakkhos, Beroe

🐚 Mortal Children: Aeneas

Associations:

🐚 Animals: Doves, Dolphins, Geese, Sparrows, Hares, Shellfish, Bees, Butterflies (UPG), Cats (UPG)

🐚 Colors: Red, pink, white, gold, salmon, light blue, seafoam green, purple (UPG)

🐚 Element: Water

🐚 Plants: Roses, Lettuce, Myrtle, Apple, Anemone, Pomegranate, Lime, Daffodil, Myrrh, Dandelions (UPG)

🐚 Stones: Pearls, rose quartz, aquamarine, jade, rubellite, morganite, emerald, garnet, diamond, sapphire

🐚 Tarot: The Lovers, The Empress, The Star

🐚 Scents: Rose, the Ocean, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Cyprus, Jasmine, apple, strawberry, any sweet smells (UPG)

🐚 Other: The Ocean, Makeup, Jewelry, Friday, Venus, Number 5, Seashells, Sea Water, Perfume

Sources:

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