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DON'T Take Wild Corals Home Have you ever thought about creating your own mini-ocean at home? It’s not as simple as it sounds. While you can add ocean rocks and corals, a true ocean ecosystem is teeming with bacteria and microorganisms that are hard to recreate. These tiny lifeforms work together to keep the water balanced, something home aquariums struggle to replicate. But don't let that stop you from creating a vibrant marine setup! Share this video if you've ever dreamed of having a slice of the ocean in your own home! #ReefAquarium #AquaticBiodiversity #DrTimsAquatics

Ready to dive deeper into forests? 🌲✨ In a previous post, we introduced the different types of temperate forests. Now, let's explore their unique features and how they thrive in varying conditions! Follow us to learn more about these fascinating forest types and their vital roles in our ecosystem. 🌍💚 #Forests #TemperateForest #Nature #NatureEducation #ForestConservation #EcoFriendly #ExploreNature Source: Operation Wallacea | The Different Types of Forest (opwall.com)

Teaching ideas: divide your class into groups of four. Each group is assigned a layer to investigate, exploring the ecosystem therein, creating posters/displays/infographics; bring the class back together and each 'layer' presents its findings. A generic worksheet is given to each learner, including thought provoking questions, for example about how the ecosystems in each layer overlap/interact, encouraging the children to think of the bigger picture ... I am just getting going with teaching ideas for this beautiful and wonderfully informative infographic!!! :) #teaching #education #ClimateAction #STEM Teaching Macmillan Education Education World Forum OUP Education Dukes Education 🔵 Unlearning Zone United Nations Unblock Creativity

Ready to dive deeper into forests? 🌲✨ In our last post, we introduced the different types of boreal forests. Now, let's explore their unique features and how they thrive in varying conditions! Follow us to learn more about these fascinating forest types and their vital roles in our ecosystem. 🌍💚 #Forests #BorealForest #Nature #NatureEducation #ForestConservation #EcoFriendly #ExploreNature Source: Operation Wallacea | The Different Types of Forest (opwall.com)

It's #NationalMothWeek! 🦋 Often overshadowed by butterflies, moths play a crucial role in the health of our ecosystems. Scientists even estimate that there are ten times more moth species than butterfly species in the world! Many moths are also nocturnal, flitting from flower to flower under the cover of darkness. Moths are also an essential food source for a variety of animals, including birds and bats, thereby supporting the intricate web of life. And the presence of moths can be an indicator of a healthy environment, as they are sensitive to changes in the ecological balance. Discover more about how moths and other peculiar pollinators are vital to the health of the Midwest's ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/ekUJaC_m

🍂 As autumn winds down: • Soil prepares for rest • Last nutrients cycle through • Nature transitions • Wildlife adapts Chemical-free properties support these natural cycles! What changes are you noticing in your yard this week? #LateAutumn #MonctonNature #Sustainable

Beneath those spiky exteriors, sea urchins have something extraordinary— a specialized mouth called “Aristotle’s Lantern!” 🦷 With five sharp, tooth-like plates, it allows these creatures to graze on algae and other food sources along the seafloor. 🤔 But here’s the catch: In areas without natural predators like sea otters, sea urchins can overgraze and devastate kelp forests. 🌿 That’s why balance is so important in our marine ecosystems! By protecting keystone species like sea otters, we can help restore this balance and preserve vital habitats. 🦦💙 📸: Gretchen Kay Stuart | #seaotters #seaotter #seaurchin #urchin #kelp #kelpforest #oregon #oregoncoast #SOAW2024 #seaotterawarenessmonth

The Bearded Worm What's the link between your home aquarium and the mysterious deep-sea vents? You might be surprised to learn that bearded worms, distant cousins of the fiery bearded worm, call these hydrothermal vents their home. These vents, located where tectonic plates meet, were once thought too dark and hot to support complex life. Yet, these worms have evolved to feast on phytoplankton, bacteria, and other organisms thriving off these vents. Isn't it fascinating how life adapts to the most extreme conditions? Comment "fish" below if you found this deep sea fact fascinating and want to enjoy 25% off on Dr. Tim's Aquatics products! #DeepSeaLife #AquariumCare #HydrothermalVents

#CritterCorner: Lemuroid Ringtail Possums (Hemibelideus lemuroides) are often found leaping noisily about the canopy of an evening. During the day, they take shelter in tree hollows. Have you seen one? Or a pair? Maybe more? They are a very social species, and are often seen in pairs or in family groups.  Lemuroid Ringtail Possums are listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Climate change has been suggested as a key threatening process to the lemuroid ringtail possum. Due to their restricted habitat in cool, moist, high altitude forests, any increase in temperature will impact their ability to maintain their body temperature and will also further reduce their available habitat. Learn more about the Lemuroid Ringtail Possums on our website: https://lnkd.in/gHEX6PQY 👀.

⬇️🌿 The Secret Life of Moss 🌿⬇️ Within the vibrant leaves and delicate filaments of this unassuming marvel of nature hides a world of resilience and transformation... 🌎 Among the oldest land plants on Earth, dating back roughly 450 million years, mosses have survived ice ages and countless changes in the planet’s climate. 🌱 Unlike most plants, mosses don’t have roots. Instead, they have thin filaments called rhizoids that help them anchor to surfaces like rocks, trees, or soil and absorb moisture. 💧In fact, they act like a sponge, holding large amounts of water which helps combat erosion and create habitats for a variety of small creatures, playing a crucial role in many ecosystems. 🏆 Because they absorb nutrients and water primarily from the air around them, mosses are sensitive to air pollution and often serve as environmental indicators of air quality. 🔒 Moss, especially peat moss, plays a significant role in carbon storage. Peatlands, where layers of dead moss accumulate, are one of the world’s largest carbon reservoirs, helping to mitigate climate change! 🎖️ During wartime, moss was used to treat injuries and as packing for wounds. Westonbirt is home to many beautiful and ancient species of flora, don't let this one go unloved on your next visit. For a deeper appreciation of nature, membership offers you unlimited access to The National Arboretum all year round, and includes free or discounted entry to partner gardens too: https://lnkd.in/ez6gMhEN #Moss #Nature #Green #Forest #Lichen #Woods #NatureFacts #NatureInBritain