Why Meatless Mondays?
The campaign was started during world war 1 when the US Food Administration proclaimed that ‘Food would win the war’. So they began the Meatless Monday and Wheatless Wednesday to encourage everyone to do their part in supporting the war effort. The effect was overwhelming. Some 10 million families, 7,000 hotels and nearly 425,000 food […]
Caretta caretta
The loggerhead turtle or the Caretta caretta is one of seven sea turtles found around the world. It is an omnivore with powerful jaws and is known to eat jellyfish, crabs, floating mollusks, floating eggs and squid to name a few. Hatch-lings are born at a weight of 18-21 grams and can attain 600 kg and an age of […]
Great White Shark
The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is one of the earths perfect hunters. It ranges from 3-4 metres for males to 6-7 metres for some of the large females. They can weigh up to 2000kg. The have counter shading which gives them perfect camouflage from their prey and gives them the best opportunity for success […]
What is a Chiton?
A chiton is an oval shaped marine mollusc (related to snails, mussels, and octopuses)in the class Polyplacophora that inhabits the intertidal zone in clear water that does not clog up their gills. There are 1000 known species that range in size from 2 cm to 33 cm. A dorsal (top) shell composed of eight overlapping […]
How did the Southern ‘Right’ Whale get its name?
The name derives from ‘Southern’ to distinguish from the Northern variety of this specie: which has a greater number of callosities (parasites which attach to the skin) on the head and less on its lower lip. They were called ‘Right’ because in the whaling days this was the right whale to hunt, as they are […]
Southern Right Whales
One of the three whale species that regularly come to our bay is the Southern Right Whale, affectionately known as the “Fat Boy”. On any given year we can have 20-40 animals come to visit our bay and we can have as many as five calves born in our bay. The animals travel north from […]
Wheatgrass Juice!
Here’s a little something you might have heard of. Wheatgrass juice is pressed from the wheatgrass plant. It has a broad range of health benefits from anti-aging properties to wound dressing. It is also a powerful detoxifier, is rich in amino acids and enzymes and even fights tumors! It helps to counter acidity in your […]
Animals in Distress
Many marine mammals spend their life at sea like dolphins and whales, others often come to land like seals and penguins. When they do come to land, with all the best of intentions, we want to help. Often, we don’t know what to do. Here are a few hints to help along the way, it […]
Water Conservation
Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. Saving water also saves energy. There are many simple but effective ways to conserve water around your home. • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and shaving. Saves three gallons each day. • If you wash dishes […]