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When you are interested in locally regenerating seas with #biorock (seament out of seawater) like Mike and I are, it's good to know... the sea where you are. Biorock is making man-made reefs that provide maximum shelter and breeding spaces for sea life. Biorock is serving the seas with overspill effect. We are in Peloponnese right now. We live there. We create there. We regenerate there. Where are you creating your Magnum Opus? *** Abyssalian gorge off the cape of Acrita in the Peloponnese, where is the deepest part of the Mediterranean. 5109 meters. (Well of Oinous). #regenerative #sea #overspilleffect

Exciting news from the Golden Steppe of Kazakhstan! The Przewalski's Horse is the last wild horse species on the planet, named after Russian explorer Nikolai Przewalski who was the first to identify the horse for the European science community. The species originated millennia ago from the steppes of Central Asia and was taken by researchers to Europe and North America in the 19th and 20th Centuries, where populations were established in zoos. Reintroducing the species will help to create a mosaic of habitats https://lnkd.in/eBGqQaQp

Cicada Buzz This Spring: Everywhere But Long Island (This Year) There has been lots of buzz in the press noting “trillions” of periodical cicadas (both 13-year and 17-year species) that are expected to appear late this spring from Broods XIX and XIII (respectively). Sorry to disappoint our Long Island followers who eagerly anticipate a dramatic and unique experience, but you’ll need to travel to parts of the Midwest and Southeast US in late spring to immerse yourself in this awesome phenomenon. 2024 is unique in having two very large cohorts of all 7 periodical cicada species emerging around the same time over a large area, though it’s unlikely the two groups will overlap much if at all. Around peak emergence, the males of these cicadas will fill the air with their hollow, buzzing calls. They’ll be active for just a few short weeks before the new generation takes over and, depending upon the species, emerge after another 13 or 17 years. These gentle insects are quite docile and harmless to humans and domestic animals, feeding only on plant sap from the roots and twigs of their host plants. To read more about cicadas, this amazing event, and where they’ll be, visit https://cicadas.uconn.edu/ & https://lnkd.in/eip9QDar

Download image The Dung Fly (Scathophaga furcata) is a species of fly belonging to the family Scathophagidae. #Biodiversity #Decomposers #Diptera #Dungfly #Ecologicalrole #Ecosystemservices #Flyanatomy #Flybehavior #Flyecology #Flyspecies #Foodwebs #Habitatpreferences #Insectbehavior #Insectdiversity #Insectpredators #Insectscavengers #insects #Scathophagafurcata #Wildlifeobservation

Download image The Common Gull (Larus canus), also known as the Mew Gull in North America, is a medium-sized species of gull found across Europe, Asia, and North America. #Aviandiversity #Birdbehavior #Birdcalls #Birdhabitats #Birdmigration #Birdphotography #Birds #birdwatching #Coastalbirds #CommonGull #Ecologicalrole #Gullspecies #Habitatpreferences #Laruscanus #Migratorybirds #Natureconservation #Nestingbehavior #Seabirds #Wildlifeobservation

Celebrating Our Feathered Friends 🦜 As World Parrot Day approaches on 31 May, it's a great time to recognise the importance of parrots. These birds are not only interesting to watch but also play a key role in their ecosystems. Here are some reasons why parrots matter: 🌳 Ecosystem Engineers: Parrots help spread seeds through their diet of fruits and nuts. This seed dispersal supports forest regeneration and plant diversity. 🧠 Intellectual Avians: Parrots are among the most intelligent bird species. They can solve problems, use tools, and some can mimic human speech, showing their social intelligence. 👯 Social Interaction Specialists: Parrots are social animals that form strong bonds and complex social structures. These interactions help them find food and protect each other from predators. 🎨 Cultural Significance: Parrots appear in mythology, art, and folklore around the world, symbolising beauty, intelligence, and a connection to nature. On World Parrot Day, let's honour and protect these amazing birds, celebrating their intelligence, ecological role, and cultural importance. 🌍💚 #UNIC #UNICVet #UNICHealth #UniversityOfNicosia #Nicosia #Cyprus #WorldParrotDay #Parrots #BirdLovers #WildlifeConservation #EcosystemEngineers #IntelligentBirds #SocialAnimals #CulturalHeritage #SaveParrots #LoveNature #Biodiversity #WildlifeProtection #BirdWatching #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureLovers

[Jarring nightjar] The greatest distance in the world is when something is right in front of you, yet you can’t see it—that’s the nightjar! The nightjar has perfect camouflage, which blends seamlessly with the environment when they rest on tree branches or the ground during daytime, making them difficult to spot by humans and predators. Like owls, nightjars are nocturnal birds. There are two recorded species of nightjars in Hong Kong: the Savanna Nightjar (𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠) and the Grey Nightjar (𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑗𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑎). In Hong Kong, the Savanna Nightjar is a common resident bird, primarily found in open country. On the other hand, the Grey Nightjar is an uncommon migratory and summer visitor, mainly found in closed-canopy shrublands. Despite their seemingly small beak, when opened, they reveal a surprisingly wide gape, aiding them in catching airborne insects while flying. Although some of the New World species are called “nighthawks”, they are not raptors, instead swifts are more closely related to them taxonomically. Although they have an invisible cloak, they cannot escape the “gaze” of our passive acoustic monitoring equipment. Earlier this February, we successfully recorded the distinctive and repetitive "tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk…” calls of the Grey Nightjar on Lantau Island. Whether they are merely passing through during migration or staying here throughout the summer for breeding remains to be further explored! ⭐ Fun fact: The “jar” in the word “nightjar” refers to the “jarring” sound made by the European Nightjar (𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑎𝑒𝑢𝑠)! This project is funded by #LantauConservationFund #香港觀鳥會 #HKBWS #鳥類保育 #自然保育 #可持續大嶼

📢 New Article Release! 📢 "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎" Not all salts are created equal when it comes to your reef tank! Our latest guide breaks down the key factors in selecting the perfect salt mix for your specific aquarium needs. From coral growth to fish health, learn what each type of salt offers and how it impacts your tank’s overall balance. 🔍 What You’ll Discover: 💠 A comparison of popular salt mixes and their unique benefits. 💠 Tips on matching your salt choice to your tank’s inhabitants and goals. 💠 Step-by-step advice for adjusting water parameters safely. 📖 Read the Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/g7JyneRp Have a go-to salt mix? Share your recommendations and let’s help each other create thriving marine ecosystems! #ReefTank #SaltwaterAquarium #ReefKeeping #MarineBiology #CoralReef #AquariumLife #NanoReef #ReefAddict #InstaReef #ReefBuilders #SPSCorals #LPSCorals #CoralFrag #ReefAquarium #AquariumHobby #CoralPropagation #MarineAquarium #Zoanthids #CoralCare #MantaSystems

#DYK? There are 23 different species of vultures around the world! Each plays a crucial role in our ecosystem. #VultureAwarenessDay #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay

What to figure out the best salt for your tank? Check out today's article!