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Shore Buddies Wisdom Wednesday 2/21
Emma the Whale's Call to Action Against Microplastics
A Gentle Giant's Plea: Saving Our Seas from the Microplastic Tide
In the tranquil waters of the ocean, where the majestic whales roam, Emma the Whale, our Caring Chef, stirs a story that resonates with the rhythm of the waves. It's a narrative woven from the depths of her wisdom, as she grapples with a hidden adversary—microplastics.
Shore Buddies Wisdom Wednesday 11/22
Wisdom Wednesday with Emma the Whale: Navigating the Waves of Microplastic Awareness
Ahoy, dear Ocean Enthusiast!
It's Wisdom Wednesday, and I'm Emma, the Whale from Shore Buddies. Today, let me take you on a journey through the vast blue expanse of our oceans, where I've swum through waves, witnessed wonders, and sadly, observed the growing concern of microplastics affecting marine life, especially my fellow whales.
Wisdom Wednesday | Whales
There are two main groups of whales: baleen whales and toothed whales. Baleen whales have fibrous baleen plates in their mouths that allow them to filter larger quantities of krill, plankton, and crustaceans. These plates are made out of keratin, which is the same protein that forms human fingernails and hair.
Wisdom Wednesday | Humpback Whales
When a Humpback whale is born, it can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and reach up to 15 feet in length. These young whales, called calves, stay with their mothers to nurse for anywhere between 6 to 10 months, until they are about 24 to 27 feet long.
Wisdom Wednesday | Orcas
Known as the “killer whale,” orcas are classified as apex predators because no other sea creatures actively hunt them. Some animals they eat include different types of fish, seals, squid, and even large animals like whales and the great white shark!