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The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team released three rehabilitated turtles that were hooked by recreational fishermen. The Stranding Response Team released the turtles along the shore behind Neptune’s Park at 31st Street. This year’s naming theme for rehab patients at the Aquarium is “heroes and villains.” The sex of each young turtle is yet to be determined.
Ursula, a Kemp’s ridley which is the most endangered turtle species, was hooked at Virginia Beach Fishing Pier June 7. She had several lacerations, a healing rear flipper wound and corneal ulcers. Ursula was also undernourished.
Voldemort, another Kemp’s ridley turtle, is best known for his second hooking and rehab stay at the Aquarium’s Marine Animal Care Center. He was superficially hooked with a J hook baited with squid by a fisherman on the Buckroe Fishing Pier July 2. He quickly recovered from that injury, was released and then was hooked again three days later but this time at Naval Station Norfolk. This hook required surgery as it was lodged in his esophagus.
Green Goblin, the only green sea turtle among the group, was found on the bank of Owls Creek July 5. He was hooked through his right upper and lower eyelids with a J hook which was easily removed by the team. They also discovered a plastron (shell) fracture which has now stabilized.
The Stranding Response Team urges anyone who sees a hooked turtle to call the 24-hour hotline 757 385-7575. While you wait for assistance, do not pull a turtle up on the line which causes further injury but scoop it with a net. Then keep the turtle shaded and wet. Most of all, do not fish if you see turtles nearby.
Photography - Craig McClure
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Door Rian Houterman, Middelburg
Foto van het mooie weer op strand Westkapelle
23 februari 10.45
De boei was nu wel erg dichtbij. Maar mooi om te fotograferen
Exhibition Introduction by Angela O'Kelly, Curator
For the first time, Kilkenny Arts Festival is hosting a craft strand to recognise and celebrate the contribution of craft to the cultural landscape, both in Ireland and internationally. As part of this strand, Sterling Irish is a curated exhibition of work from leading Irish craft artists based in England Scotland and Wales. The diversity and quality of their work demonstrates high levels of originality, innovation and fine craftsmanship.
The exhibition aims to heighten awareness and showcase exceptional talent by 11 Irish craft artists. It features contemporary jewellery, silversmithing, glass, ceramics and textiles from established and new makers.
Some of the artists are concept driven, working with themes such as personal identity, culture and heritage, whereas others focus on design processes and the manipulation of materials.
Other artists in this exhibition:
Claire Curneen
Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill
Grainne Morton
James Toal
Jennifer Browne
Joan MacKarrell
Sadhbh McCormack
Suzanne Goodwin
Victoria Rothschild
CJ O’Neill
Carmel McElroy
Main atrium of the Strand Arcade in Sydney Australia. One of many historic buildings that is now a major shopping destination. Taken during a short visit to Sydney in the summer of 2018.
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Many footprints mark the presence of people exercising and walking their dogs early morning. Hottentots Holland Mountains in the background.
On Friday, September 30, 2016, 21st Century Parks celebrated the opening of The Strand. Completion of this section provides full connectivity of The Parklands of Floyds Fork northern and southern parks. While there are no roads to access this special area, visitors can explore via Floyds Fork or the Louisville Loop Trail. Learn more at www.theparklands.org/Parks/The-Strand.
Photo by Bob Hower