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Do you have time to take screenshots to help with beluga whale research? Screenshots of the live feed can be combined with boat coordinates to track the whales' migration patterns. Click here to start watching: https://lnkd.in/gfHHbp8e

🐢 Sea creatures... we took a half-term trip to see some sharks, the elusive octopus and a giant turtle. There were sharks as long as about five feet which in my mind, is big for an animal. And is as big as me, which arguably skews my sense of size. 👀 My little boy however, was convinced he'd see a super-sized, great white killing shark. And because he arrived with that expectation, he managed to walk through the entire experience without seeing anything at all. He was so fixated on finding what he wanted to see, that he blinkered himself from seeing all the other creatures. Even though we told him there wouldn't be an enormous great white, that was the one he wanted, and that is what he expects when he hears the word "shark" (although he is open to tiger sharks also, and sometimes a black-tipped reef shark... these were also absent) 🙈 He missed rays, turtles, sharks, the enormous fish at the bottom of this picture - didn't catch it's name. He didn't even enjoy and barely noticed, walking through the 360 tunnel surrounded by these creatures. In fact, the tunnel was his greatest hope of seeing "the shark" and was therefore his greatest disappointment of all. All because what he wanted to see wasn't there. ➡ This is true when we look at meaningful engagement and co-production also. When we go in fixed on seeing something pre-defined, or working to a set-specific, when we enter the space 'already knowing' what we want to see or achieve, then we are at significant risk of missing the real learning and the real opportunity, and most of all, we at significant risk of overlooking crucial connections. 🌟 Every person matters. Every person brings value. Every person has a different set of experiences and strengths. ⏭ If we look just for the one shark we have only tunnel vision and we miss the diversity only the bigger picture brings. 🦈 Do you look for the shark? Or do you spot the seahorse..?

The Shark at the Center of the Reef Let’s talk sharks. The big, bad predator patrolling the reef, thinking that everything in the water is just there to keep it fat and happy. Nemo? the Kraken? Your pinky? Doesn’t matter. In the shark’s mind, it’s all just lunch. He’s the keystone! Now, if you’re thinking a business ecosystem is like a coral reef, and you’re the shark cruising through it, I’ve got news for you: you’re missing the whole point. That reef isn’t there to serve you – it exists because of the interdependence between all the species in it. No coral, no reef. No reef, no fish. No fish… well, you get the idea. So, stop pretending the ecosystem revolves around you, the shark. You’re not the center. You’re a piece of the puzzle. And if you don’t start thinking about how to contribute, the reef will collapse. And what’s a shark without a reef? A fish out of water. 🎯 Question: Are you cruising through your ecosystem like a shark, taking what you want? Or are you helping to build the reef? #BusinessEcosystems #ReefBalance #MutualSupport

Shark-Tacular Facts!🦈🌊 #DYK that Shark teeth are covered in fluoride, making them cavity-resistant? That means they don’t get cavities! No scary Dentist visits! Pretty amazing, right? Let’s dive a bit deeper (pun intended) into Sharks. Not literally! Beyond these jaw-some fact, it’s important to understand why sharks are so important for their ecosystem. Sharks have been cruising our oceans for over 400 million years, playing a vital role in keeping marine ecosystems healthy. As apex predators, they help control the populations of other marine species, ensuring a balanced environment. Today is Shark Awareness Day, a perfect opportunity to appreciate these fascinating creatures and learn more about their world. Whether you’re already a shark enthusiast or just curious, this day is for you! One of the best ways to celebrate? Watch some incredible shark documentaries and discover mind-blowing facts and stunning footage that’ll turn any fear you may have into pure fascination. You should check out "Sharkwater" or "Blue Planet II" (other documentaries may be available!) Let’s come together, spread the word, and ensure that these incredible sharks continue to thrive in our oceans. #SharkAwarenessDay #SaveTheSharks #Marineecosystem #ClimateAction #ClimateChange

There's only one creature we'd feature on #WhaleSharkWednesday during #SharkWeek! Despite the misleading moniker, the whale #shark is indeed a shark, NOT a #whale! They are the biggest #fish in the sea, and if you're lucky you might see one in a sanctuary like #FlowerGardenBanks National Marine Sanctuary. Learn more about this gentle giant: https://ow.ly/Fgey50SybcP #WildlifeWednesday

Is it a whale? 🐋 Or, is it a shark? 🦈 For answers, visit https://ow.ly/oRQ150SIbbC to learn about the largest fish in the ocean, its unique behaviors, and why this shark is often mistaken for a whale. #UnleashTheScience

Ships and whales: a fatal relationship? Whales are the largest animals in the world. But if you compare them to a transport ship, they are tiny: 🚢 🚢 🚢 Length of a cargo ship: ca. 400m 🐋 Length of a fin whale: 16-20m 🐋 Length of a sperm whale: 12-20m 💥 Collisions occur when these animals come to the surface to breathe, look for food in shallow areas, or swim near the surface of the sea. In the event of a collision between a ship and a whale, the survival chances of the whale depend primarily on the ship’s speed. In this regard, numerous scientific studies show that the probability of a collision having a lethal effect on a whale is very low when the speed of the vessel does not exceed 10 knots. 👉 Read more on how collisions can be prevented in our fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/eABNdKvp 🖊️💪 In our international petition "Because our Planet is Blue" we call on world leaders, among other demands, to implement mandatory measures to reduce vessel speed. Support us in our call to action and sign the petition today: https://lnkd.in/dZiqRq7y #BOPIB

Absolutely, yet it's crucial to underscore that the essence of nature is self-regulation—orchestrating itself with minimal redundancy and control distortions. The nature of nature isn't mere wildness but viable self-regulation. It's not about chaotic animalistic impulses or esoteric mindfulness muddled by ignorance, as mainstream dialogues on returning to nature often suggest. Rather, it's about the coherence of meaning derived from the potential for self-regulation. #SelfRegulation #NatureOfNature #BeyondWildness #ViableNature #EcologicalMindfulness #SustainableLiving #BiodiversityAwareness #ConnectWithNature #DeepEthics #NatureAndHumanity

It’s world basking shark day! The day to celebrate the big fish! Here’s some top facts on our basking buddies and a few clips from over the years. What’s your top fact or favourite encounter with them? ☀️ 🦈- world’s 2nd biggest shark. 💨- biggest fish in the world to breach out of the water. 💪🔥- can keep parts of their body > ocean temperature. 🧠👃- has a tiny brain but a great sense of smell. 🦈- related to great whites & mako sharks. 🥵🥶- found from the tropics to the arctic. 😮- mouth can be up to a metre wide. 🦐- eats zooplankton. 🦷- has >1000 tiny teeth. 🛢️- have a huge liver full of squalene oil 👶- can have 6 pups which are born live. 🗺️- a tracked basking shark travelled >8000km straight line track. 🤿- a tagged shark dived to 1264m deep. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿- world’s first basking shark marine protected area. 🎣- previously heavily hunted around the west coast of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & 🇮🇪

https://lnkd.in/djYxWRGd "Why did the coral throw a party? Because it was feeling a-lime-nted! #coralreef #oceanlife #marinebiology #underwaterphotography #fishkeeping #reeftank #oceanconservation #tropicalfish #coralporn #funnypuns"