OK, this is 250 years out of date, but here's a snapshot of the Revolutionary War breaking out here in Boston in 1775, particularly looking at why the British navy couldn't do much about it. #history #maritime #Boston image
My daughter the pediatrician says that her community clinic suddenly is seeing far fewer children, apparently because parents are afraid to bring them in. [@vida_latina]( ) image
Living seawalls designed both to protect shorelines and foster marine life keep popping up in the U.S. and around the world. A few examples: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article298269808.html #climatechange #climatecrisis #ocean #coastal #sealevelrise #marine #ecosystem #environment image
In New England, climate change is moving fast. The fishing industry is not “The more that we disrupt the climate, it's making it very difficult to make a living on the traditional stocks. The fish are just not here anymore.” #fish #climatechange #climatecrisis #environment #ocean image
Ten Must-See Museums Opening Around the World in 2025 New institutions dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeque and more are expected to welcome visitors this year https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-must-see-museums-opening-around-the-world-in-2025-180985814/ #museum #art
Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85 He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was evicted. "Mr. Morandi lived in an abandoned World War II hut, tacking up canvas tarps in an open area in front. He created sculptures from branches, cooked on a propane stove and read voraciously." (shared) image
Feds, state close in on building new island in Bay The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Port Administration are finalizing their proposal to resurrect an island that has vanished beneath the waves of the Chesapeake Bay. If all goes according to plan, James Island will convert more than 2,000 acres of open water into prime habitat for migratory birds while helping to protect communities on the vulnerable Eastern Shore from further erosion. https://marylandmatters.org/2025/01/13/feds-state-close-in-on-building-new-island-in-bay/ #climatechange image
Three Years of High Tides "Sometimes the best [outreach] programs require the least amount of gear: a pair of rainboots, a microphone, a meter stick. Well, that, and about two feet of seawater." "The ocean gives us a brief window into what our climate future may very well look like, and shows us that the future doesn’t have to be the dystopia of our worst nightmares." #climatechange #climatecrisis #Boston #sealevelrise #coast #harbor #environmentaljustice image
The annual Shamrock Splash, which benefits Save the Harbor, will be held on March 2, once again at Constitution Beach in East Boston. #Boston #EastBoston #coastal #harbor #environmental @Universal Hub [@vida_latina]( ) image
This year's Run of the Charles paddling race will be held on Sunday, April 27. The 41st ROTC will feature 3-, 6-, 9- and 14-mile races - including a 14-mile relay race. Registration opens on February 1. You can sign up for email info at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Ybpsu0z/ROTC2024 #Boston #Cambridge #paddling #river #environment @Universal Hub image