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The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters – Video
Sea otters aren’t just cute — they’re a vivid example of life on the edge. Unlike whales and other ocean mammals, sea otters have no blubber. Yet they’re still able to keep warm in the frigid Pacific waters. The secret to their survival? A fur coat like no other.
This is another installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
Seas Are Rising-What Can I Do About it?
Take Pictures!
In California, there are three days of King Tides coming up – January 10, 11, and 12 – that’s Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If you are going to be near the beach – snap a picture of the high tide and send it to:
http://california.kingtides.net
You will be contributing to the mapping and charting of tide levels and the ongoing study of the effects of climate change.
It will be raining, so remember, safety first. But if you manage to hit the beach this week – Make It Count and Make A Difference.
It’s that easy!
Banana Slugs: Secret of the Slime – Video
Beneath the towering redwoods lives one of the most peculiar creatures in California: the banana slug. They’re coated with a liquid crystal ooze that solves many problems slugs face in the forest — and maybe some of our own.
This is an installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
In the Race for Life, Which Human Embryos Make It? – Video
Every one of us started out as an embryo, but only a few early embryos – about one in three – grow into a baby. Researchers are unlocking the mysteries of our embryonic clock and helping patients who are struggling to get pregnant.
This is an installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
From Drifter to Dynamo: The Story of Plankton – Video
Most plankton are tiny drifters, wandering in a vast ocean. But where wind and currents converge they become part of a grander story… an explosion of vitality that affects all life on Earth, including our own.
This is an installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
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