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Today's Document

祝日 / Permanent Vacation
Alisa U Zemlji Chuda

Andulka
Jules of Nature

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Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her

oozey mess
Cosmic Funnies
NASA

izzy's playlists!
I'd rather be in outer space 🛸
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YOU ARE THE REASON
let's talk about Bridgerton tea, my ask is open
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sheepfilms

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@purrpleberrie
undersea 🫧
Have been playing lots of the remastered Oblivion, and just really really love the mud crab design. Just had to sneak a handful into this week's aquatic creature drop. Lookit himbs 🦀
Maritime archaeologists from the Museum of Wrecks (Vrak) in Stockholm have made a groundbreaking discovery off the coast of Sweden 2025: a shipwreck that may be the oldest confirmed carvel-built ship in the Nordic region. Located beneath the waters of Landfjärden, south of Stockholm, this remarkable find, known as Wreck 5, is believed to date back to the 1480s, with some estimates suggesting it could have been constructed as early as the 1460s.
More about the wreck will hopefully be published soon
Runway 3 [ 12 colors ]
Are you 🫵 pissed off about the Lilo and Stitch monstrosity remake? Do you want to know how you can actually make a difference in supporting the people and ecosystems of Hawaii?
Tourism is a big issue in Hawaii (which the remake got rid of the original's commentary on because it makes foreigners look bad). I'm not gonna promote it, BUT I know that realistically, thousands of people arrive here every single day by the airplane-ful. And the majority of them aren't educated on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. SO, I'm making this post in an effort to educate visitors. If you or someone you know is visiting or moving to Hawaii (whether by circumstances in or out of your control), here are some suggestions on how you can give back!
You can donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in giving aid to the displaced community of Lahaina after the Maui wildfires in 2023. They also provide scholarships to students of under-represented communities.
If you're interested in visiting Kualoa Ranch, you can do their Mālama Experience where you get your hands dirty giving back to the ‘āina (land)!
There are other organizations you can join to volunteer with, too, like Kupu and Mālama Maunalua. Check them out; maybe you can help with a beach cleanup or plant native trees! These are both non-profit organizations that accept monetary donations.
Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian history and culture! They also have events focused on sustainability and conservation.
If you're visiting Hilo on the Big Island, go visit the Laulima Nature Center! They're a non-profit aimed at protecting Hawaii's native species, and they even have an online store that ships to the US mainland and internationally! (After I post this, I'm gonna head on over and get myself a manu o Kū pin ♡)
A few other tips I have:
DO: Respect the locals' homes. Several beaches and hiking trails have access points in residential areas. Please be mindful to keep your voices down when passing by, and park ONLY in designated parking areas.
DO: Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii because they are known to damage coral reefs.
DON'T: Approach wildlife, particularly honu (sea turtles) and 'īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian monk seals). Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from turtles and at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from monk seals. If you see someone harassing animals, report them to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. You can also contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
DON'T: Collect sand, rocks, or other natural items to bring home with you. This is to protect the ecosystems and also out of respect for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), who have cultural beliefs regarding lava rocks in particular. Taking lava rocks is extremely disrespectful.
DON'T: Litter! Please throw away your waste in proper trash cans. If you see a bin that says "ʻōpala," that's a trash can!
Many Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) are moving to the US mainland because the cost of living in Hawaii has been driven up so high (because of people moving here), they can't afford to live in their ancestral home. So, if you are going to visit or move to Hawaii, please:
- Make the effort to support local businesses, especially those owned by Native Hawaiians!
- Educate yourself and your loved ones about actual Hawaiian culture!
- Try Hawaiian food, like poi!
- Learn some Hawaiian words and don't be afraid to ask how to pronounce words correctly!
- Donate to a food bank!
- Watch films and read books written by Native Hawaiians!
My hope is that whoever sees this post will use it to educate themselves, their friends, and their families who are considering visiting.
My background is in sustainability and the environment, so that's what I know to suggest off the top of my head. If any Kānaka Maoli read this post and have suggestions to add, please do!
Reblogging to add even more resources! You can support Hawaii and its people if you aren't visiting, as well! Some of the places I listed accept monetary donations, so please help them out if you can spare anything. Here are some more I'm adding:
‘Āina Momona is a Native Hawaiian-led non-profit community organization that promotes environmental health and Hawaiian sovereignty. There are petitions you can sign and you can donate money to them.
‘Āina Momona is a Native Hawaiian led community organization dedicated to environmental sustainability, food security and resilience, and so
Donate to a food bank! Here are three to choose from; the Hawaii Food Bank serves Oahu and Kauai, the Maui Food Bank serves Maui County, and The Food Basket serves Hawaii County (the Big Island).
Join Hawaii Foodbank in our mission to nourish 'ohana across O'ahu and Kaua'i. Give, volunteer, or find food assistance—be the change today!
Maui Food Bank helps to provide hunger relief to those in need by collecting and distributing food to organizations and agencies throughout
The Food Basket - Hawai`i Island's Food Bank
Also, you can donate to Hawaii Marine Animal Response, another non-profit that rescues Hawaii's native ocean animals!
aotearoa alpine creatures!
whisper of the fall
OP: Back when I was young, I couldn’t afford nice clothes. Now, I buy pretty dresses for the 18-year-old me. (cr 农村的陈奶奶)
spring whale shark 🌷
interesting piupiu with a single white leaf
I had so much fun painting the wing eared cats that I painted some big cats too~ Maybe I'll paint foxes and wolves next :D
May I introduce you to these amazing textile sculptures by Yumi Okita:
The effort!! The texture!!! Super cool :)
Her etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/irohandbags/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav
@onenicebugperday
Cis people insisting that there's an age limit to not being shitty about trans people or that you can't make not-shitty trans jokes? Take notes.
some trees i have stood under recently
Ōparara basin part 3: Whio/ Blue duck
This was my first time seeing one in the wild. I was so excited especially when it kept coming up the river and came pretty close to where I was sitting.
Also caught this moment of the eel scaring the whio (it was fine) full video above.