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Aloha ʻŌhiʻa Friday!
ʻŌhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha, is a species of flowering
evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that is endemic to the
six largest islands of Hawaiʻi. It is a member of the diverse
Metrosideros genus, which are widespread over the southwest Pacific. It
is the state tree of Hawai‘i. (Wikipedia)
How
the humpback whale made a massive comeback in the Salish Sea
hey are big. They are beautiful. And they are back. The return
of the humpback whale to greater numbers than observed in
decades is part of a larger revival of marine mammals in the
Salish Sea.
Humpback whales find their voice
During the fall months, the Salish Sea comes alive with “whups,”
“moans,” “growls” and an assorted variety of “creaks,”
“trumpets,” “buzzes” and other humpback whale vocalizations.
About
a decade after an outbreak of disease, researchers find
mixed results for sea stars
Almost a decade after a massive outbreak of sea star wasting
syndrome, researchers are working to measure sea star
populations. Derek Smith, Shannon Point lab manager and a
research assistant professor in the marine and coastal science
program, said sea star numbers are still low compared to the
pre-2014 numbers.
‘Frustrating
as hell’: advocates say old-growth still being cut years
after protections promised
The province promised to implement more than a dozen
recommendations made by an independent review. Some worry change
for the old forests home to at-risk species hasn’t come fast
enough.
Walking Among Vancouver’s Urban Giants
Most of the city’s old growth was cleared long ago. But not in Stanley Park.
Biodegradable Fishing Gear Isn’t Good Enough
Lower efficiency makes the eco-friendly nets and ropes fall short. That’s a trade-off we might have to accept.
Tracing the sticky history of slug races
The annual racing of slugs on Bowen Island, B.C., highlights life in the
slow lane and the importance of this small, slimy species. Francesca
Fionda reports. (The Narwhal)
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