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It's Shark and Ray Awareness Day! Did you know that over 1,200 species of sharks and rays are in our ocean, all of which help shape and manage their respective ecosystems? 🦈 Learn more about how we work with Lady Ray, a reticulated whiptail ray, in our Blacktip Reef Exhibit.

WE CAN LEARN SO MUCH -- about the overall health of our oceans by studying dolphins. That's just one thing I learned after an amazing day with the locally based research team with Wild Dolphin Project. Watch -- https://lnkd.in/e2YZxG5V WPTV

Check out the latest episode of Emerging Environments - an interview with conservation policy expert, Andrea Olive.

Skulking in riparian shrubs and singing on dreary days, the “Raincrow” or Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a unique bird in need of proactive management. Learn more about this species in the next Birders' Dozen profile: https://lnkd.in/gMj_xc-E #birds #forestmanagement #forestry #cuckoo

DID YOU KNOW?  The most abundant bird in the world is not a robin or blue jay? Check out this article to find out what bird is the most popular:  https://rb.gy/l8c46

Celebrate National Bird Day with PNAS Nexus! Dive into groundbreaking research revealing the first-ever report of iridescent bills in birds. Explore how birds attain their vibrant hues and the wider implications for understanding bird coloration beyond plumage. https://ow.ly/ny2m50Rw7Ip

From our blog: Experience the beauty of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. 🌿 Discover this rare and unspoiled gem in Southern California! 👉 Read more https://ow.ly/BlqV50SqzLT.

The animal kingdom is replete with wonders that defy human imagination, and among its most captivating members is the octopus. This marine creature, with its fluid movements, exceptional intelligence, and mysterious lifestyle, has long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. In this feature, we delve deeper into the biology and behavior of octopuses, revealing why these creatures are considered masterminds of the ocean. Subscribe now, it's FREE! https://lnkd.in/ez-sWsGc

"This wetland is not only an investment for projects that we need to mitigate for, but it's an investment into our community's environmental resources." Explore the Willow Grove Park wetland with Port of Longview, Ecological Land Services, Inc., Washington State Department of Ecology, Columbia Land Trust, US Army Corps of Engineers Portland District, and Biohabitats’ own Armando Garcia in this new video about the advanced mitigation being done on the site https://bit.ly/3rEObpK. Learn more about our role https://bit.ly/3EZHodn.

Meet the West Coast rock lobsters. 🤩 With slow growth rates and a lifespan of about 50 years, West Coast rock lobsters have a fascinating lifecycle. Female rock lobsters carry their orange eggs on tiny hairs beneath their tails (this is when they are “in berry”). After 80 to 90 days, the eggs hatch and produce tiny, transparent, spider-like larvae called naupliosoma. Later, these larvae moult and become phyllosoma larvae with long, hairy legs. Learn more about these animals here: https://lnkd.in/dxM3dbYs