Pleased to see another SC7 expedition underway.
This brief but poignant discussion touches on the fact that the electric infrastructure that we rely on today to run SC’s economy and households took many decades to build and based on the blessings of economic growth is projected to need to double in a couple of decades or less!
Think about that and ask yourself how is SC going to do it? As these two leaders discuss - we must do it and with balance and leadership.
It's Big Butterfly Count time again! Just fifteen minutes watching and counting butterflies is not only super important for butterfly conservation, it can help lessen anxiety and boost a sense of nature connectedness.
Sign up to take part for a quiet moment by yourself, or count with friends, families, and colleagues. It would be great to see workplaces counting butterflies in their outside spaces or nearby parks, bringing nature and wellbeing into the work day.
Link to my blog about our research with Butterfly Conservation on the impacts of taking part in the 2022 count:
https://lnkd.in/edh5F2DP
Tune in LIVE for the launch of #BigButterflyCount 2024 on YouTube this Friday at 1:30pm! 🎉🦋
We'll be diving into the spectacular world of butterfies and moths with Butterfly Conservation Vice President Chris Packham, plus guest presenters Indy Kiemel Greene and Leanna Fernandez. You won't want to miss this!
Got a question for our experts? Leave a comment below and we'll try to answer as many as we can live 👇
Day 2 at the Landscape Ontario Congress Trade Show & Conference!
Today, we’re diving into the fleet industry’s growing role in landscaping operations. From cutting-edge vehicles to innovative fleet management solutions, the future of efficiency on the job site is here. #LOCongress#FleetIndustry#LandscapingInnovation
200 Dives 🤿 – A Journey from Beginner to Scientific Diver in Corsica
Since I first started scuba diving in the autumn of 2022, it’s been an incredible journey. Reaching 200 dives feels like a satisfying milestone, and I’ve been so lucky to be able to achieve this through my work as a marine biologist at the STARESO marine station on the island of Corsica. This video is a little celebration of that journey, and a glimpse into the stunning marine life that makes this island—known as the "Island of Beauty"—so beautiful.
All the footage was filmed during a single night dive, where I had the privilege of being an underwater guide and species videographer for a short sequence in the Belgian television series "Le Jardin extraordinaire." It was a night that reminded of my progression in a pretty short time, from being completely new to diving to now working in the field as a professional diver.
One thing I’ve learned through this journey is that, while technology is advancing rapidly and we’re using more and more automated tools in marine research, nothing can replace the experience of being there in the water yourself. As divers, we feel the environment in a way that machines can’t replicate. The human body, with all its senses, combined with our intuition and experience, makes us a vital part of the research process.
Diving gives you a better understanding of the world you’re studying and opens your eyes to behaviors and moments you wouldn’t otherwise see. My background in working with models and statistics has shown me that fieldwork brings a deeper and better understanding to the data we collect and analyze.
So whether you’re a scientist or just someone passionate about the ocean, I encourage you to get out there and experience it firsthand—whether free diving, scuba diving, or enjoying the sea/ocean !
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Review the sea trial of the freshly launched Makai M37 on the video below and discover why Navela and Yanmar are the most reliable boating partner!
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Review the sea trial of the freshly launched Makai M37 on the video below and discover why Navela and Yanmar are the most reliable boating partner!
#powercatamaran#boatingindustry#boatinglifestyle
CEO/Founder, Humanitarian Resource Institute: H-II OPSEC Expeditionary Operations, Director, Global Special Operations Network, War Crimes Committee, International Bar Association, Ordained Licensed Ministry Chaplain
Be Safe -- Record 334 boats lined up for 100th Bayview Mackinac race; 'All out war' on the water: Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024. Url: https://lnkd.in/ehvu5xMtUS Sailing, International Maritime Organization, U.S. Coast Guard, Boy Scouts of America, www.seascout.orgWorld YMCA, YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office), Ministry of Sailing, J of Spec Ops Med (JSOM),
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Lessons Learned: Man Overboard, Automatic Inflator did not Inflate.
-- Review Committee Report on the Fatal Accident Involving Imedi During the 2018 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac on July 21, 2018 Published: February 25, 2019. Url: https://lnkd.in/eGmyU4ny
Like most marine publications, we refer to inflatable jackets with an auto-inflate feature in shorthand as “automatic inflatable PFDs,” or “auto-inflating PFDs.” In fact, we should regard all of the so-called auto-inflate PFDs on the market as manually inflatable PFDs with an auto-inflate feature.
This is precisely how International Maritime Organization regards them, for good reason. This is more than just a matter of semantics. Expecting too much of your inflatable PFD can delay reactions, and lead to unpreparedness or equipment failures that can be dangerous, even fatal.
Mark Bologna of Landfall Navigation in Stamford, outlined the specific steps sailors should take each season to ensure their PFD remains reliable. And to emphasize his point, he shared several stories of gear that was rendered useless due to misuse, ignorance, or plain neglect by their owners. Fortunately in these anecdotes the disasters were narrowly averted.
See: Reframing the view on Auto-inflate PFDs: Scuttlebutt Sailing News, 14 July 2019. https://lnkd.in/eK82bkfr
Check Expiration Dates on Auto-inflate PFDs -- Every inflatable personal floatation device has its own distinct inspection regimen: Practical Sailor, 7 April 2021. Url: https://lnkd.in/e98zAFR4
Stephen M. Apatow, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Officer, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Certified Sailing Rescue Swimmer is CEO, Humanitarian Resource Institute: H-II OPSEC Expeditionary Operations, Anti-Terrorism Officer: Director, Global Special Operations Network, Member of the War Crimes Committee, International Bar Association, and an Ordained Licensed Ministry Chaplain.
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From navigating tight passages to discovering untouched underwater worlds, this adrenaline-fueled pursuit is as challenging as it is rewarding.
But it’s not for everyone.
Get the full story on the skills, gear, and destinations that define cave diving and why it’s considered one of the most exhilarating adventures on Earth.
Read the article - https://lnkd.in/erRf2iZ6
