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ALIBUT HERALDNovember 5, 2009

Predator vs. Prey Album: International Photography Contest 2009

I love how the National Geographic Photography Contests can inspire the amateur photographer in any viewer.Anhinga surfaces with an unsuspecting catch, taken in the wetlands of Melbourne, Florida.VIEW ALL: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/photo-contest/2009-themes?startgallery=1

FIND OUT WHY & VIEW MORE:http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/photogalleries/glowing-animal-pictures/

GLOWING ANIMALS: Pictures of Beasts Shining for Science


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chaic Yellow Pages Phone Books: Get offe Distribution List before November 19!!!

Swimming the Green GPS Seas: 3rdWMobile Inter

Vancouver Software Company 3rd

Whale, a leader in sustaand mobility created iPhone App to help you locate locabusinesses. Dont miss the interview with CEO, Boyd

READ ON: http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/swimmingreen-gps-seas-3rdwhale-mobile-inte

3rd Whale Official Site: http://www.3rdwhal

oral 'Cryobank' Saves Reef Species

OULD the Great Barrier Reef perish as a result of risingean temperatures and acidity levels, it appears scientists

have, at least, a small consolation prize.

eediving World Record (StunningDEO)

lier this year William Trubridge broke the freediving worldord of 88 meters (thats 288 feet) without fins! The videohis feat is beautiful, and truly captures Trubridges zendset that makes him a master of the sport.

W: http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/10/31/extreme-urday-freediving-world-record/

Since June 2009,Yellow Pages Groupoffers to residentialconsumers aCustom Deliveryprogram whichallows them toselect their YellowPages directoriesand/or to beremoved from thedistribution list.To access thisprogram, consultwww.ypg.com/delivery

READ ON:http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26259162-5006786,00.html

Ontarios New Plates Wil

Ontario is going to introduce a new, green license plate, aexclusively for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. And the be

the plates wont just be aREAD ON: http://www.good.is/post/ontarios-new-plates-w

Whale-Inspired Starship-Like ExhibitionSpace Will Float Around Asia in 2012

Here are the best images yet of "Fluid": the stunning whale-infloating pavilion being built for World Expo 2012 in Yeosu, SoKorea.

READ ON: http://current.com/items/91381451_starship-likexhibition-space-will-float-around-asia-in-2012.htm


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Rare Whale Gathering Sigh

A large group of a rarely sighted, mysterious specwhale has been seen off the coast of Anta

Approximately 60 Arnoux's beaked whales were seephotographed frolicking on the surface in the Ge

Few sightings of this enigmatic species are madewild, and even less in waters near to s

REAhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_

000/834070

alapagos Islands As Seen From Space

W ALL:p://internetpopculture.com/2009/09/14/galapagos-islands-seen-from-space/#more-897

GLOWING CORAL PHOTO:Fluorescence Found to Aid Healing

Injured corals develop colorful glowing "scabs" to helthemselves heal, a new study has found.READ ON:http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/1

104-glowing-corals-antioxidants-picture.html

abs Trade Sex for Protection

e discovery of the sex-for-security trait helps to explain a surprisingrk: how it is that females defend their territory just as successfully ases despite their smaller claws. It is also the first known case of male

d female neighbours teaming up to defend territory in any species,ording to lead researcher Richard Milner of the Australian Nationalversity in Canberra.

AD ON:http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18103-crabs-de-sex-for-protection.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news

Female

fiddler crabsmate withtheirneighboursin exchangeforprotection.


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CELL SIZE ANDSCALECool interactive websiteallows you to compare thesize & scale of a grain of saltto influenza and think aboutthat for a second

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/


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een Airline? Sounds Like an Oxymoron

res a lot of talk about the airline industry trying to be moreronmentally friendly. As you may already know, aviation currentlyounts for 1.6% of global greenhouse emissions, but that number could

w larger if the industry goes unchecked. And so, the industry andny of its airlines are doing their part to move towards a lower footprint.last week it was announced that the International Air Transport

ociation (IATA) will approve biofuels for use on commercial flights by0.TCH 1:13 MIN VIDEO OF GREEN PLANE IN THE MAKING:://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/10/27/southwest-airlines-goes-

en/

16 Big Green Ideas To Be ThankfulIt's the season of giving thanks, and these big iddeserve gratitude. Click link below for explanatioeach!1. Green Blogosphere2. Microfinance3. Online Social Networking4. Smart Grid5. Renewable Energy Sources6. Neutral Carbon Footprint Accounting7. Reuse Economy

8. Freeganism9. Farmers Markets10. Sustainable Cities11. Cradle-to-cradle Design12. Birth Control13. Less is More14. Commuter Bikes & Electric Vehicles15. Biomimicry16. Inalienable Rights for NatureREAD ON:http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-ideas-thankful.html

ARE PHOTOS: Giant Squid Eaten by Spermhale

ing on the run, a female sperm whale carries the remains of a giantid off the Bonin Islands, about 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) south of

kyo, on October 15, 2009.AD ON & VIEW MORE PICS:p://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/photogalleries/gi-squid-sperm-whale-pictures/photo2.html

Giant Jellyfish Sink Fishing Trawler

A 10-tonne fishing trawler has been sunk by giganticjellyfish (spanning 2 m diameter & weighing up to 200the east coast of Japan.READ ON:http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/926106/giant-jellyfish-sink-fishing-trawler

ant Crack in Africa Formed in Just Days

A crack in the Earth's crust which could be the forerunnnew ocean ripped open in just days in 2005, a new studsuggests. The opening, located in the Afar region of Ethiopresents a unique opportunity for geologists to study howocean ridges form.Eventually it could reach the east coast of Ethiopia and fiwith seawater. "At some point, if that spreading and riftingcontinues, then that area will be flooded," says Ken Macda marine geophysicist at the University of California, SanBarbara, who was not involved with the study.

READ ON: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn181giant-crack-in-africa-formed-in-just-days.html


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Know the Difference between aCold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu

Fever Fever is rare with a cold.Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all fluA temperature of 100F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associwith the H1N1 flu.

CoughingA hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with acold.

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usualpresent with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry c

Aches Slight body aches and pains can be partof a cold.

Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.

Stuffy NoseStuffy nose is commonly present with acold and typically resolvesspontaneously within a week.

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.

Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.

SneezingSneezing is commonly present with a

cold. Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.

SuddenSymptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over afew days.

The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hhard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, achepains.

Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with acold.

A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present inof flu cases.

Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with acold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderatewith a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.


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Archival Photo

Sablefish being hand fed by a visitor. Circa late 1970s Early 80s?


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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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