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New issue of Foray Newfoundland & Labrador’s Omphalina HERE.

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Happy Wetland Wednesday! Here is a peek of what we Happy Wetland Wednesday! Here is a peek of what we have been doing lately! ๐Ÿ‘€

In collaboration with @aquaticconservationinitiative and @islandroomspettyharbour we have been awarded funding through @fisheriesoceanscan Habitat Stewardship Program to complete a project focused on the development of an American Eel recruitment protocol for Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador and increase stewardship efforts of Aquatic species at risk until 2028!

Eels rely on fresh water and salt water ecosystems. Eels spend their immature lives in fresh water and, upon reaching sexual maturity, migrate to the sea, eventually to spawn in salt water. In the spring, the juvenile eels (elvers) migrate from the ocean to fresh water.

You will find us at Quidi Vidi every morning checking for juvenile American Eel (elvers) 

More to come - Aquatic Conservation Initiative, Nature NL, and Fishing for Success!

#DFO #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #AmericanEel #SARA #wetlandwednesday #SpeciesAtRisk #BandedKillifish #Conservation #Elver #GlassEel #AERF
Did you know this week from June 16th - 22nd is Wo Did you know this week from June 16th - 22nd is World Pollinator Week? ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ

Here in Newfoundland and Labrador we have many types of pollinator species. Pollinators are crucial for the reproduction of most flowering plant species. 

We have many insect guides here at Nature NL developed by knowledgeable volunteers. These guides are double sided and can help you identify some pollinator's and other insect types that can be found in your own back yard or neighboring park!

These guides are $5 each. if you would like to purchase one please visit our website shop:  https://naturenl.ca/product/some-common-garden-insects-of-nl/
or email us at naturenl@naturenl.ca

#NatureNL #WorldPollinatorWeek #NatureGuides #UrbanNature
๐Ÿข Happy World Sea Turtle Day ๐Ÿข The Leatherb ๐Ÿข Happy World Sea Turtle Day ๐Ÿข

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only sea turtle commonly found in the waters off on Newfoundland and Labrador. ๐ŸŒŠ

The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest reptile in the world!๐ŸŒ
It can range in over 2 meters in length and weigh over 900 kilograms that's 1984.16 in pounds!

Since 2003 the species has since been designated as an endangered species under the Species at Risk Act. "The Species at Risk Act protects leatherback turtles: it is forbidden to kill, harm, harass, or take a live specimen. Moreover, the law forbids anyone to possess a turtle, dead or alive, or a part of a turtle."

If you see a Leatherback sea turtle please report it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada โฌ‡
To report sightings of marine mammals or turtles, contact:
Dr. Jack Lawson, Research Scientist
Marine Mammals Section
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 5667
St. Johnโ€™s, NL, Canada A1C 5X1
Tel: (709)772-4423
E-mail: whalesighting@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Take a picture or shoot a video of the turtle.
Record the date, time, and, if possible, the position where the turtle was seen and send this information to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

#Seaturtles #Leatherbackturtle #Worldeaturtleday #Protectedspecies #Speciesatrisk
๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador a ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 21st, 10:00 AM at Beaver/Hospital Pond for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! All ages are welcome.
Have you ever seen a strange plant or critter and wished you could ask a scientist what it was? iNaturalist is like having professors in your pocket! Want to learn more about iNaturalist and practice your nature identification skills? 
Register using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScHrVKf5KS.../viewform...

#inaturalist #BioBlitz #NatureNL #Bonavista #ExploreNL #Biodiveristy
๐Ÿ›Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 g ๐Ÿ›Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 grade 6 classes at Mary Queen of Peace Elementary. 

We learned about river ecosystems, what species live there; such as American eel and macroinvertebrate's. 

We did a hands on activity where we all became river biologists. Each student conducted their own stream assessment where they sampled, identified each species, sorted, and completed data analysis comparing data trends.

This is part of a 3 year wetland project funded by @fisheriesoceanscan 

#Biodiverity #Newfoundlandandlabrador #wetlands #AERF #NatureNL
๐Ÿฅพ Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided ๐Ÿฅพ Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided hike in Spillars Cove. We will meet at the Klondike Trail Parking area. See the discussion section for map photos for parking descriptions. We are going to talk all things nature, view geological features, and hopefully spot some seabirds and whales! Pack those binoculars!!

For more details about this event, follow the event link below! ๐ŸŒž

Nature NL would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation's Active NL grant for supporting our monthly guided walks/hikes

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LDSDH2hid/

#Guidedhike #ExploreNL #TourismNL #Bonavista #NatureNL #SpillarsCove
Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial University Botanical Garden Located in St.Johns, NL, hosts many types of natural wetland spaces? 

While visiting our friends at the @mun_botanical_garden, We were able to observe this beautiful bog rosemary just about to bloom growing in a fen!

Fun fact: Bog rosemary is part of the Heath / Ericaceae family. Although it resembles rosemary, it does not have the same rosemary fragrance as our typical culinary rosemary, and you can't eat this species. ๐ŸŒฟ

Thank you for having us @mun_botanical_garden ๐Ÿชด

This video was created with the support from the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund @fisheriesoceanscan

#reels #scienceiscool #wetlands #explorenl #Newfoundland
Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Co Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 5th at 10am In St.Shott's for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - Where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! This is a free event and all ages are welcome.
We will be meeting at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, making our way down towards the beach and St.Shott's River.
Have you ever seen a strange plant or critter and wished you could ask a scientist what it was? iNaturalist is like having professors in your pocket! Want to learn more about iNaturalist and practice your nature identification skills? 

Register using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckNvDg6Vt.../viewform...

#BioBlitz #iNaturlaist #NatureNL #StShotts #ExploreNL
Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, w Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, we can protect our oceans to conserve it's biodiversity. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’™

#WOD #worldoceansday #oceansciences #conservation #conserveoceans #oceanscanada #oceanweekcanada #natureNL
We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine. We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine.institute today until 3 PM to celebrate World Oceans Day! 

#worldoceansday #wodNL #marinemammals #marineinstitute #MI #NatureNL #oceansciences #exploreNL
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