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scrolling through old words
from the past fresh memories
arise like flowers
pen hovering
mind wandering
dancing branches
#ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!
Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine
#SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.
Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025
MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.
"Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.
" 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'
"While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.
"In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.
" 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'
"Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.
"At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.
" 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'
"Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.
"In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."
The new telescope's superpower is its wide view.
"[The Vera C. Rubin Observatory] can image 9.6 square degrees at a time—about 45 full moons’ worth of sky.
[...]
Every night, the telescope will take a thousand images, one every 34 seconds. After three or four nights, it’ll have the entire southern sky covered, and then it’ll start all over again."
https://spectrum.ieee.org/vera-rubin-observatory-first-images
Bulletin #meteo #infoclimat publié ce soir :
La semaine écoulée : évolutions des #temperatures et comparaisons #previsions vs #observations
La situation générale et l'évolution :
comme un air de déjà avec à la clé des #orages forts, voire violents ;
un rapide retour de forte #chaleur (ou très forte ....).
Les prévisions pour la semaine à venir
Some follow-up observations on my treadmill desk, including speed recommendations, ramping up, weight loss, and changes in my life.
first light of summer
golden morning glory sun
the brightest crayon
If you wonder why people support #Trump remember that Ted Bundy had female groupies.
living artistry
the hand of the creator
dreaming ... white on blue
sweet touches of pink
in these cotton candy clouds
hinting of summer
#hobby #art #arthobby #adulteducation #observations #present #helsingintyovaenopisto #Helsinki #animation #croquis #sketch #digitaldrawing
Voici l'étude concernant les observations potentielles de la Planète 9.
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17288
#Planet9
#Observations
#Etude
#arXiv
#BonOnaHateDUneRelectureEnComité
Nice.
"[W]e’re excited to share three brand new resources:
1. A slideshow on how to make a good observation
2. A printable iNaturalist business card
3. A fun zine about community science and iNaturalist"
https://www.inaturalist.org/blog/111771-check-out-these-new-inaturalist-resources
laughter and tears
from the eyes
and May skies
non duality
so many giggles arise
to the truth of it
a cup of black tea
bright with a slice of lemon
this first quarter moon
Canada's forecast ...
the whether of weather
ev'ry month of May
#amwriting #nature #observations #spring #weather #weatherforecast #Canada #monthofmay #humour #humor #poetry #haiku #senryu #3lines #smallpoems #mpy
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