One Saturday in August, I took my kids to a wonderful outdoor science center in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The center is a place where visitors can learn about animals native to the area. I was impressed that the center uses solar hot water in its bathrooms and explains how it works through an informational sign right at the faucet Go here to see the original: What is Environmentalism, Anyway? … [Read more...]
Amazing Penguins
August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The movie, The March of the Penguins, has raised a great amount of interest in penguins. One never imagined penguins to be so driven. Here … [Read more...]
North Cyprus Sea Turtles
July 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
These fascinating creatures come ashore on the deserted beaches of North Cyprus between May and August to nest and Alagadi Beach is classified as a special protected area. While on your trip in Northern Cyprus, you may be intrigued to know that this is home to some of the most significant turtle housing beaches in the Mediterranean. The two species that live and nest in Northern Cyprus are endangered species. Just about 10% of the loggerhead and 30% of the green turtles in the Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Saving Sea Turtles From Extinction – Outdoor Lighting Solutions
July 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Improper outdoor lighting is one of the greatest issues affecting sea turtles - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Let's face it... light pollution and sea turtles just don't go together. Many species are on the verge of extinction... and improper outdoor lighting is a major cause. Not quite sure how this can be? Let's look into this a little further... Female turtles return to the same area to nest each year. If they return and find bright outdoor lighting, one of two … [Read more...]
Unusual Deep Sea Creatures
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow We are all familiar with dolphins, whales and sharks; we know what tuna and snapper look like, but what about some less familiar fish such as lizardfish, giant squid, or blind eels? There are so many lesser known animals in the depths of the ocean that we hear little or nothing about most times, it is interesting to investigate a few of these creatures and understand them a little more. The first on our list of deep sea creatures is the fangtooth fish. This fish is … [Read more...]
