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[ansy1984]

Protecting salmon preserves a way of life for a Pacific Northwest tribe

For the Muckleshoot tribe, salmon is more than a meal. For members of the tribe, protecting the fish means preserving a rich history of culture and tradition.  The tribe is descended from the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup peoples, who lived in the Seattle area for thousands of years. The Muckleshoot tribe is still known as the Salmon People.  “We have a connection with the fish and the water and…

Protecting salmon preserves a way of life for a Pacific Northwest tribe

[ansy1984]

1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says

The latest U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat killed one and left two survivors in the eastern Pacific, U.S. Southern Command said Tuesday night. As with previous strikes, SOUTHCOM alleged on social media that the boat was “operated by Designated Terrorist Organization,” was “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” and was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” The military’s post…

1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says

[vurg]

Moai Statues,Easter Island,Chile 🇨🇱

[ansy1984]

3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores

While they are in the Arctic, the whales typically feed for four to six months, Stewart said. Then, for the next six to eight months, they largely fast. That means the Arctic feeding grounds are their most important source of food. Why food is less available in the region is complex, and scientists are still untangling it. What they know, according to Stewart, is that the system used to work like…

3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores

[tegraliz]

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard concrete paver walkway.

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[perspectiv8]

Aitutaki — 25 March, 2006 (source)

[dan--q]

Wikipedia @ 25: Necker Island

Today, thanks to Wikipedia, I learned a lot about a miniscule Hawaiian island with an interesting cultural and archaeological history… after I found my way there from a random page about a hip hop album!

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