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Tom Mumford
@kaptnkelp.bsky.social
Phycologist at heart. Studies kelp, ulvoids, Invasives in particular. Involved in conservation and restoration, aquaculture,and the social science of all of these. Teaches phycology. Does woodworking and restores tube radios for fun
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"Deep-ocean seaweed dumping is not an ecological, economical, or ethical answer to climate-change mitigation via carbon 'sequestration.' Without sound science and sufficient knowledge on impacts to these fragile ecosystems…[w]e call for a moratorium on sinking seaweeds to deep-ocean ecosystems…"

Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration: Questionable, risky, and not the best use of valuable biomass
Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration: Questionable, risky, and not the best use of valuable biomass

Deep-ocean seaweed dumping is not an ecological, economical, or ethical answer to climate-change mitigation via carbon “sequestration.” Without sound …

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A team of UVic scientists sought to understand why kelp is resilient in some areas to determine if those lessons could help to recover lost kelp habitats.

Resilient kelp could aid restoration efforts, scientists find
Resilient kelp could aid restoration efforts, scientists find

A team of UVic scientists sought to understand why kelp is resilient in some areas to determine if those lessons could help to recover lost kelp habitats.

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sad news - Duke University decided to dump their herbarium, which has over 800,000 plant specimens, one of the largest among in America, and includes many type specimens of Lady Gaga ferns. What a shame. Please stop Duke admins for making this horrible mistake!!

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🧪 #science Hey folks, Experimental evidence of another trophic cascade involving sea otters Old: 🦦->urchin->kelp New: 🦦->🦀->seagrass This might be a good time to discuss trophic Cascades.

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The discovery of 32-million-year-old #kelp holdfasts from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, means that this group of marine foundation species is twice as ancient as previously thought & highlights the vastly different communities that kelps have supported over time. phys.org/news/2024-01...

This timeline depicts the evolution of kelp forests and associated organisms along the Pacific Coast over the past 32 million years, along with water temperature variations. Black bars indicate members of modern, complex kelp ecosystems - sea otters, abalone, sea urchins, and, until recently, sea cows. The green bars indicate now-extinct members of early kelp beds, including demostylians and penguin-like plotopterids. Credit: Steffen Kiel and Cindy Looy
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Beautiful! There is a fairly active women’s group of players here in OlyWA- semi-social thing like bridge, poker, book club. They play a simpler version I understand. I watched lunch-time Mahjong in Japan- cutthroat! With elaborate rituals to prevent cheating. In the rummy suit category of games.

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Resurrecting the Northwest Algal Symposium (NWAS or NWASS!

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The 1st-ever Nat'l Nature Assessment is looking for authors! An amazing chance to contribute to a landmark assessment that will make a difference for nature & people. Indigenous knowledge holders, researchers, and other expertise are welcome. Nominate yourself & spread the word!🦑🧪🌍 t.co/hvfRT0jnhB

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Tom Mumford
@kaptnkelp.bsky.social
Phycologist at heart. Studies kelp, ulvoids, Invasives in particular. Involved in conservation and restoration, aquaculture,and the social science of all of these. Teaches phycology. Does woodworking and restores tube radios for fun
83 followers64 following15 posts