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New Butterfly Species in Waterton National Park

Sukrutha — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000

In April 2025, a new, geographically isolated species of butterfly, known as the Curiously Isolated Hairstreak butterfly, was identified in Waterton Lakes National Park. This butterfly species was found in a grassland area called the Blakiston Fan. Physical Characteristics: This small butterfly has brown wings with black spots surrounded by white rings on the inside. […]

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How Oil-Eating Bacteria Is Making a Difference in the Oceans

Hanrong — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:31:37 +0000

A unique solution to the rising problem of oil spills Any type of human-made disturbances in the ocean poses a big threat to the natural ecosystem. Although we might not all picture the marine habitat with lush biodiversity, like a tropical rainforest, it is still filled with precious and dynamic forms of life and […]

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#SharkWeek Lesson No.5

Rebecca Yang — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 06:57:25 +0000

Music to our ears. An innovative feature for the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week web page includes an interactive experience that allows users to see how our perception of sharks can be altered by different types of music. From a calm tune to a most ominous one, viewers are able to interpret scenes of sharks in a […]

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#SharkWeek Lesson No. 4

Rebecca Yang — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:55:53 +0000

Taking a bite out of this one. Have you ever been curious about what a shark bite looked like, but was never curious enough to make it happen? Well now you don’t have to find out for yourself. In “Shark After Dark,” makeup artist extrodinaire, Andy Schoneberg, helped create what a shark bite would actually look […]

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#SharkWeek Lesson No. 3

Rebecca Yang — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:37:06 +0000

When in doubt, use a giant illuminated squid as bait. Inspired by an event that occurred in 2003 when a nine foot female great white shark’s tag was found washed ashore on the Australian coast, David Riggs, an acclaimed filmmaker began a hunt for an even larger predator that could have caused the shark’s unfortunate […]

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Navig8 2012

Erica — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:13:07 +0000

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a water literacy conference in Kananaskis through my school’s environment club. It was an amazing experience that shed light on water resources in Alberta and its relation to industry. We participated in many workshops, and were able to hear from experts in water related fields. […]

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Save the Planet – One Simple Step at a Time

Youth Earth Ambassadors — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:25:46 +0000

For the approximate 200,000 years humans have resided on Earth, we’ve accomplished a lot. From agriculture to electricity, humans have experienced rapid developments and huge breakthroughs in various fields. However, in this process, one important thing was forgotten – how these actions impacted our planet. Fortunately, we are starting to take notice now. The Green […]

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Late Post: Happy Eco-Holidays!

Youth Earth Ambassadors — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:25:03 +0000

Some things about the holidays just can’t go forgotten; lights, cookies, a tree, presents and turkey are a few staples that will appear in thousands of homes during the holiday season. The impact these staples have on the environment, however, can very easily be looked over. These things that represent the holidays for so many […]

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