TroyTheCatfish

Just an Autistic Catfish making his way in the world

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A Cute Little film

Again, i highly recommend checking it out. It's free on YouTube.

I make my reviews using a combination of Imgflip and Instagram Edits.

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Phishing scam attempt encountered! wahoo

A blog named "confirm-page" tagged my sideblog (and various other blogs) in the comments under its post claiming that a "minor anomaly" was detected with my account, telling me to verify my account within 48 hours by clicking a random link.

I did not click the link, of course; I reported the account for phishing and then blocked it. Just wanted to share what it looked like in case anyone else encounters it and isn't sure whether it's legit or not! :)

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Tumblr would NOT contact you through tagging you on a post like this (never will); they would contact you privately e.g. via email if there was an issue. If you're unsure of if something is actually from Tumblr, either report it (my preferred method) or look up which email address to contact Tumblr though, and use that to ask them if it's legit or not!

Edit: seems like there are multiple different blogs doing this, so keep an eye out I guess

[troythecatfish]

Happy Coral Triangle Day 😄

The Coral Triangle Day was established on June 9, to celebrate and raise awareness of the ocean conservation and protection, especially on the Coral Triangle, the world's epicenter of marine biodiversity. 🪸

Intended as an open-sourced event, the day is celebrated by individuals, organizations, and establishment concerned on the Coral Triangle. 🪸

The Coral Triangle day was observed the first time on June 9, 2012, in conjunction with World Oceans Day on June 8. 🪸

The Coral Triangle is one of the most important reef systems in the world. It covers 132,636 km across six countries; Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. 🪸

Let's save the coral reefs! 🪸

Have a Great Day! 😊😄

[troythecatfish]

I Hope Zeus's birth mama knows she created an absolute angel ☺️😊

Only a year or two I was Absolutely scared to be around dogs, I would always avoid them. But then my Big Brother Austin introduced me to Zeus, and he turned my life around for the better.

Thank you Austin, I'm ever Greatful 😊😄

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Was at the beach earlier today and I saw this Gorgeous Male Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) 🐦‍⬛

(Text Source: Allaboutbirds.org):

Boat-tailed Grackles are large, lanky songbirds with rounded crowns, long legs, and fairly long, pointed bills. Males have very long tails that make up almost half their body length and that they typically hold folded in a V-shape, like the keel of a boat.

Males are glossy black all over. Females are dark brown above and russet below, with a subtle face pattern made up of a pale eyebrow, dark cheek, and pale "mustache" stripe. Eye color ranges from dull brown along the western Gulf Coast to bright yellow along the Atlantic Coast.

These scrappy blackbirds are supreme omnivores, feeding on everything from seeds and human food scraps to crustaceans scavenged from the shoreline.

Boat-tailed Grackles are a strictly coastal species through most of their range; however, they live across much of the Florida peninsula, often well away from the immediate coast.

Have a Great Evening 😄

[troythecatfish]

Credit: aliencozmo1111 (Instagram), I highly recommend checking his stuff out 😄

Protest should be disruptive. If the system approves, you're doing it wrong. Be loud. Take space. Interrupt. Be Violent. If the system starts fighting back, you're doing it right.

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You know what they say about a creature who’s eyes face forward

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Definitely giving Uncanny Valley vibes 😧

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Happy World Ocean Day 😄

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity's sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. 🐡

The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet's oxygen, it is home to most of earth's biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. 🦐

Even though all its benefits, the ocean is now in need of support. 🦭

With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life. 🪼

"Reimagine", the theme of World Oceans Day 2026, invites us to change the way we see and care for the ocean. For too long, we have viewed it as something distant, when in fact it is part of our daily lives: the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the climate balance that makes our existence possible. Let's stop being mere beneficiaries of its resources and let's become true guardians of its future. 🐚

World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. 🦈

The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world's population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans. 🪸

Did you know?

The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet's oxygen. 🐙

The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. 🐠

Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming. 🐋

Have a Great Day 😊😄

[herpsandbirds]

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina), hatchling, family Chelydridae, Eastern U.S.

photograph by Eitan Grunwald

[troythecatfish]

it's more important now than ever to inform youths about Science & History, especially considering the rampant misinformation & disinformation on the rise. what better way to teach Science (and specifically Biology, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Etc.) to a young generation then by adding a more artistic flair to the subject.

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Video Credit: @idontthinkthatsphilosophy (Instagram)

That's morbid to think about, but makes a lot of sense. Animals are rather intelligent and of course they would catch on to more food being available along certain paths.

It reminds me a little of how sharks have adapted to eating birds in the Gulf of Mexico. Birds will fly out to the oil platforms because they see the lights. Then they become more or less stranded where they are. Sharks have picked up on this and will both scavenge dead birds as well as go after birds on the water. I watched a whole documentary on it where they figured it out because they kept finding feathers of land-birds in sharks stomachs when they pumped them to see what was in there. Credit: _wobbit_ (Instagram)

Lupe Fiasco made a song on it titled "WAV files". Credit: post.doctorate.dream (Instagram)

The opening on Poetics of Relation by Eduard Glissant illustrates this relation between ocean and slavery and colonialism very well and poignantly. Credit: politics_and_thought_ (Instagram)

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One of my favorite Creatures from the Age of Monotremes project, just silly little guys 😊😄

Highly recommend checking out The Age of Monotremes Worldbuilding Project, it's pretty Neat ☺️

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"Indigenous Science: Defending Ancestral/Public Lands" w/ Kevin M. Madalena | Fossil Friday Chats

On this episode of Fossil Friday Chats, we are joined by paleontologist, Kevin M. Madalena (Pueblo of Jemez), to discuss the ongoing and con

"Indigenous Science: Defending Ancestral/Public Lands" w/ Kevin M. Madalena | Fossil Friday Chats

On this episode of Fossil Friday Chats, we are joined by paleontologist, Kevin M. Madalena (Pueblo of Jemez), to discuss the ongoing and contemporary challenges of preservation and conservation of Indigenous Ancestral Lands, Public Lands and the Fossil Record in the national monuments like Bears Ears National Monument, Chaco Region, Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah and New Mexico.

Kevin M. Madalena from the Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico, and is a geologist and paleontologist. He works in conservation in trying to preserve Indigenous ancestral lands and Indigenous ancestral structures with the fossil record in our public lands and monuments.

Credit: Alf Museum of Paleontology

Indigenous Americans' Contributions to Paleontology

Adrienne Mayor, a folklorist and historian of science, investigates ancient myths and indigenous traditions about puzzling natural evidence, such as remarkable fossil remains of long-extinct animals. Her research in ancient "folk science" often turns up surprisingly perceptive insights and parallels to modern scientific discoveries, and her work on pre-Darwinian fossil legends has opened up a new field within geomythology. She is a research scholar in classics and the history of science at Stanford University, since 2006. Her books include "The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth"; "Fossil Legends of the First Americans"; "The Griffn and the Dinosaur," a co-authored children's book; "Gods and Robots" on ancient automations in myth and history; and most recently "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws," a collection of essays about mytho-scientific mysteries.

Credit: Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science

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The BRICS goes Green

The aim of this article is to examine the recent trend toward the “greening” of the BRICS bloc, particularly in light of the latest joint de

In 2025, Brazil will host two of the most consequential global gatherings in the fight against climate change: the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 17th BRICS Summit. While the significance of COP30 is self-evident, the importance of the BRICS meeting should not be underestimated. The bloc is undergoing a notable “greening” process, marked by increasing strategic alignment on climate issues. This convergence is expected to shape — and potentially influence — the dynamics of the November negotiations at COP30. Expectations are high that the BRICS meetings in Brazil will deliver substantive outcomes and that COP30 will stand firm amid growing turbulence driven by intensifying unilateral foreign policies.

The aim of this article is to examine the recent trend toward the “greening” of the BRICS bloc, particularly in light of the latest joint declaration issued by the environment ministers of its member states. This emerging environmental agenda signals a potential pivot in the group’s identity—from an economic and geopolitical counterweight to a more proactive actor in global sustainability governance. In this context, the essay explores the bloc’s capacity to confront pressing environmental and climate-related challenges while also scrutinizing the internal asymmetries and political frictions that may hinder the consolidation of a coherent and influential BRICS position on global environmental issues.

Climate Unity: How BRICS Is Shaping Global Climate Governance

In an era of escalating climate challenges and changing geopolitical landscapes, emerging economies have been playing a critical role in glo

In an era of escalating climate challenges and changing geopolitical landscapes, emerging economies have been playing a critical role in global climate governance. Among these, the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has emerged as a vital player. With more than 35 percent of the global economy and over 45 percent of the world’s population, BRICS wields considerable influence in determining sustainable development pathways. The bloc has consistently advocated for balanced green growth policies rooted in the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), which recognises that while all nations share responsibility for climate action, their obligations vary based on historical emissions and capabilities. This principle has since evolved into CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities), which also accounts for countries’ present capacities to respond to climate challenges.

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Ah Yes, My Inner Dragon. 🐉

Credit to Artist Andy Frazer for creating this Beautiful little Dragon.