Halibut Herald November 12

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ALIBUT HERALDNovember 12, 2009

anAquas Jim Bolger Interviewed by National Geographic Weekend!

The conversation ebbs and flows aroundthe (POST) Pacific Ocean Shelf TrackingProject and his teams contributions tothe international Census of Marine Life.LISTEN HERE:http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/jim-bolger-interviewed-by-national-geographic-weekend/

The Best of Underwater Life: From Seals to Swimming Tigers

re are 27 photos in total so check the link for enlarged versions of these amazing shots!TE: The Leopard Seal -- about to chomp the camera on the top right & the penguin on the bottom left -- is 12 ft long!W MORE: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthpicturegalleries/6537688/The-best-of-underwater-life-from-killer-seamming-tigers.html?image=8


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ireless Electricity Is Near

agine a world where cords do not exist.ere surge protectors and extensionds are obsolete and multiple wallkets are unnecessary.at if your electronic devices could be

wered by air?unds like something out of a Sci-Fivie, but that world of ultra-convenienceght around the corner, according to

Tricity, a Massachusetts-basedmpany that says it will have wirelessctricity on the market within the next twors. Its a bold statement and the first

e a company has publicly announcedns to make the technology commerciallyilable.AD ON:p://www.good.is/post/wireless-ctricit -is-near/

ecyclable Paper Laptop

w often do you buy a new computer? After two years? Four?such complex products, we go through them pretty quick, and

t adds up to a lot of ultra harmful e-waste.AD ON: http://dvice.com/archives/2009/11/recyclable-pe.php

The Battle Strategy ofthe Eco-Movement (with diagrams

Watch this 4 min video. Take a moment. Stop & thinkyourself, Who do you follow?

VIEW: http://current.com/items/91366390_the-battstrategy-of-the-eco-movement-with-diagrams.htm

Harvesting Fog ProvidesDrinking Water, Food to

Peruvian Slums

Five panels, 8m x 4m perched on themountaintop are able to collect up to 60Lper night in wintertime!

In Lima, Peru, more than 1.3 million peoplehave no access to drinking water. Thecitizens without it are in the poorest areas,where water trucked in can cost nine timesas much as it does in richer areas. So,

citizens have had to either make dowithout running water, or, with the help of aGerman NGO, make dew into drinkingwater.READ ON:http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/harvesting-fog-provides-drinking-water-food-to-peruvian-slums.php

Poor Nations Vow LoCarbon Path

Poor countries considered vulnerablclimate change have pledged to embmoves to a low-carbon future, andchallenge richer states to match the

The declaration from the first meetinnew 11-nation forum calls on rich coto give 1.5% of their GDP for climatein the developing world.

It also calls for much tougher limits ogreenhouse gas emissions.

The forum was established by MaldiPresident Mohamed Nasheed to higthe climate "threat" to poor nations.READ ON:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sciencee/8354872.stm

latable Boat Designed as Underwater VehicleGloucestershire basedSevern (7) Shipbuilders hasdesigned and developed aninnovative rigid inflatableboat that is able tosubmerge and operateunderwater.READ ON:http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/20681/Inflatable-boat-designed-as-underwater-vehicle.aspx


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Hi all,

We wanted to give staff and volunteers an opportunity to get tickets to an upcomingevent (that is sure to sell out) at a discounted price.

The 2nd Annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown will feature sustainable seafoodchowders from 10 of BCs finest chefs competing for the honour of the bestsustainable chowder in BC. Better yet, we have teamed up with 5 of the best localmicro-breweries to pair with the chowders.

Staff and volunteers are welcome to purchase tickets for the event at the specialrate of $28 (20% off) see E-vite below.The event will take place November 25th from 6-9pm. Please feel free to tell yourfriends regular price is $35.

To purchase tickets just click the link belowhttp://www.vanaqua.org/oceanwise/chowder.html

ow this is just WRONG! -- LOVEoutlawed at Oregon Farmers Markets.The Oregon Department of Agriculture wants RedmondsSarah Yancey to stop putting love into the bread, cookies,jams and jellies she makes or at least stop listing love as ingredient, like flour or fruit. Apparently this past August an ODinspector told her that love was an impermissible ingredienbecause it cant be measured.

READ ON:http://blogs.wweek.com/news/2009/11/12/love-

outlawed-at-oregon-farmers-markets/


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ow Much Water Does thecean Have?

calculation of variations in the sea level istively simple. It is by far more complicated to

n determine the change in the water mass.

ocean mass depends, however, not only onvolume, but also on the temperature and onsalt content. Water expands when heated.rm water, thus, weighs less than the samentity of cold water.

AD ON:p://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/how-ch-water-does-the-ocean-have/

ense! Dramatic! Beautiful! Graphic!OUVE BEEN WARNED.

by Elephant Birth Caught on Film

TCH:p://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/656611/d1dfcfee/live_ant_geboorte_tv.htm

The Rosy Lipped Batfish:Apparently, itslike a pit-bull wlipstick, excepit's a fish

I dont knowpeople

I think its cute!

READ ON:http://www.yesbobutyes.com/ares/2009/07/the_y_lipped.html

Shark Bite Prompts Surprise Birth

A pregnant shark at a New Zealand aquarium was bittenanother shark, unexpectedly releasing four baby sharks visitors watched.

READ ON & VIEW 21sec VIDEO:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8353867.stm

eep-sea Fish Captured on Camera

e deepest living fish ever spotted in the southern hemisphereve been caught on camera.AD ON:p://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8353329.stm

ICE COLD-BLOODED! Frigid Frogs:Amphibians Freeze to Survive Winter

READ ON: http://magblog.audubon.org/frigid-frogs-amphibians-freeze-survive-winter


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Lush' Natural Deodorizer Elephant Seals Take Naps During

Dives Through the

[They] resemble a leaf that has dropped from a tree band is falling toward the ground, fluttering from side to READ ON:http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/1ephant-seals-take-naps-during-slow-dives-throughsea/

A surprising natural, fabric-safe deodorizer: vodka,and the cheaper thebetter. Spraying costumesand curtains with vodka isan old theater trick forkeeping fabrics fresh;mixed with a little essentiallavender oil, a sprig ofrosemary, a cinnamonstick, and a few drops oflemon: The result is light

and effective.READ ON:http://magblog.audubon.org/lush-natural-deodorizer

ewly Discovered Fat Molecule: An Undersealler With An Upside

AD ON: http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/newly-covered-fat-molecule-an-undersea-killer-with-an-upside/

A chemical culpritresponsible for therapid, mysteriousdeath of

phytoplankton in theNorth Atlantic Oceanhas been found bycollaboratingscientists at RutgersUniversity and theWoods HoleOceanographicInstitution (WHOI).

First Film of a 'Giant' Stingray

The smalleye stingray is the largest of all 70 species ostingray, attaining widths of more than 2m. The elusivcreature, first discovered in 1908, has only ever beenalive off Tofo in southern Mozambique.READ ON: http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/ffilm-of-a-giant-stingray/

ripps Scientists to Develop 'Swarms' ofniature Robotic Ocean Explorers

es Jaffe and Peter Franks of Scripps Institution of Oceanography atSan Diego have been awarded nearly $1 million from the National

ence Foundation to develop swarms of autonomous underwaterlorers (AUEs), new ocean-probing instruments that will trace fineails of fundamental oceanographic processes.

miniature robots also can aid in science's development of marinetected areas by following currents for determining critical nurseryitats, tracking harmful blooms of algae and potentially eventributing to monitor events such as oil spills and airplane crashes.AD ON: http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/scripps-entists-to-develop-swarms-of-miniature-robotic-ocean-lorers

The Deep-Sea Crab That Eats Trees

The crab survives by eating wood that has sunk to thocean floor, comprising trunks and leaves swept into sea, as well as the odd shipwreck. Inside the stomachthe crab, also called a squat lobster, are bacteria andthat help digest the wood.READ ON: http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/

deep-sea-crab-that-eats-trees


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Archival Photo

Skana performing with new pool being built in the background. 1969.


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http://www.tourismcares.org/save-our-sites/polling-options


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Events

From Earth to Ocean: Stories from Gwaii Haanas

Parks Canada has identified the waters around Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site (Queen Charlotte

Islands) as a potential national marine conservation area reserve.

To present the stories of Gwaii Haanas, Parks Canada haspartnered with The Vancouver Aquarium to offer a unique speakerseries open to the public. Participation is free, though seats arelimited. Each engaging event allows audience members to explorea different aspect of the region and understand the benefits of itsprotection. Starting in September, join us to find out more about:

Session 3: Changing SeascapeMonday November 16Learn about ancient Haida villages, changing sea levels and how historical trade practices have all playeda role in shaping todays Gwaii Haanas.

Session 4: Healthy oceans, healthy peopleMonday December 7Whether its dining out or reporting a whale sighting, your actions can make a difference to our oceans. Join us for this specialconclusion to find out what you can do to help

Each session takes place at The Vancouver Aquarium from 7 9 pm.Please enter at the AquaQuest Administrative Entrance.

To confirm your seat, email: [email protected] or call 604-659-3432.Please identify which session you would like to attend. Seating is limited.

Library News

For more library news, book reviews, access to our online catalogue and much more, visit us on theaquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/default.aspx

Get your up-to-the minutes news via RSS feed from the librarys Whats new pages. Currently, there aretwo Whats new pages running a variety of interesting news feeds

Whats New Animals and Nature for news about birds, reptiles, marine mammals, and places such as

the Arctic http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/WhatsNewAnimalsandNature.aspx

Whats New Business and General for news about business, finance, tourism, visitor experience andmarketing http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/What%27sNewBGN.aspx

News on Environmental conservation and education will soon be available via the Conservation Currenthttp://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/ConservationCurrent/Pages/Default.aspx

Did you know that the Library has access to over 100 journals and magazines??At least 80 of these are available full text online.For a complete hyperlinked list, visit the library journals page on Aquanet:http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/Journals.aspx

As well, you can find new books and movies listed on this page of Aquanet:http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/LibraryCatalogue.aspx


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This group has

been working

on a mosaic

project to

beautify an

alley in the

West End. If you

are interested

in participating

in a public art

project, heresyour chance!


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http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/welcome-to-make-it/


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http://www.bbot.ca/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=223&year=

2009&month=11&day=18&Itemid=139

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