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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Shark fin soup ISN'T a lot of things... It certainly IS a disgrace though. 🤑🙄 . The dish originated about 1000 years ago with Song dynasty of China as a delicacy in the royal court. Over centuries it remained being popular, but only reserved for the elites. However, with the household incomes growing since the 19th century, so did the appetite for the prestigious soup... 🍜 . Fast forwarding to current age and between 72-100 millions of sharks are killed every year to fulfill the insane demand for their fins. The soup is a very expensive, traditional element of Chinese banquets and weddings, crucial to showing status and wealth. Ka-chiiing! 💰 . If people are so crazy for it, this soup must be phenomenal right? Not really 😕 Shark fin has literally no taste, it only provides texture, while the flavour actually comes from other ingredients... Actually many forward-thinking Chinese cooks around the world are coming up with substitutes for the fin and guess what - no one can taste the difference! . So the fin must have some medicinal qualities? It's an aphrodisiac, cures cancer and fixes your marriage problems? Of course not. It does have a lot of mercury though, which is obviously poisonous. 😳 . Legislatory changes across the world are extremely important (check out @stopfinningeu if you're a EU citizen), but what needs to change first and foremost is the demand. Say no to shark fin soup on the menu during weddings, parties, tasting, etc. Your voice and telling other about it matters! 📣 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #stopfinningeu #stopsharkfinning #sharkfinsoup #sharkfinning #protectthesharks #sharkfin #sharks #oceandecade #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CPODzfbB5-H/?utm_medium=tumblr

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belvatoplaces · 2 years

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When you don’t expect to see sharks during your dive trip in Bali and suddenly you see a big shadows lurking around…these tips can save your life

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yourfloatingterra · 3 years

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Three must-visit dive sites in Bali if you want to meet the sharks!

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Up to 41 tonnes... of pure grace and serenity 🙏😇🐋 . Apart from being enormous predators battling even bigger squids in the deep dark ocean... Sperm whales are just beautiful, peaceful creatures almost effortlessly cruising through the ocean... 🌊 . Like many other marine mammals they form close bonds within their pods, communicate in a highly intelligent way, share maternal responsibilities and live rich, emotional and multifaceted lives 😇 . Let's not forget about the whales. Ban on commercial whaling has been a huge help for them in the '80s, but nowadays it's only the tip of the (melting) iceberg. Sperm whale population is still only recovering after centuries of unrestricted hunting and they need every help they can get to grow strong and resilient again ❤️. . 📸 Check out @robertoochoahe profile for more fantastic scenes from the underworld! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsalty #spermwhale #whalesareawesome #whales #bluewhalewatching #whalesofInstagram #oceanawareness #onlyoneocean #marinebiodiversity #oceandecade #marinephotography #marinewildlife #oceancreatures #oceanwildlife #seaanimals #underwateremotions #underwaterimages #underwaterphoto #uwpic #scubagram #uwphotographer #savetheseas https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPShdYKKNs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Just look at the size of this bill! 🦄🌊❤️ 🪡 Swordfish is definitely the ‘horniest’ of all Ocean Unicorns! After all, it’s bill is almost 1/3 of its body! 🎣 This beauty has been caught, but then tagged and released by @flyingjacksquirrel 😊

#clueintheblue #freshnsalty #swordfish #swordfishing #unicornlove #wildlifephotographer #marinebiodiversity

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Sci-fi movie about aliens or just our friendly, neighborhood ocean? 🤯 . What’s look straight from fantasy animation is actually a closeup of cuttlefish eye! 🔎 . These amazing creatures have a unique W shaped pupil, which helps them helps them with balancing a vertically uneven light field, such as sunlight cutting through the water close to the surface, where cuttlefish resides! 🌞 . 📸 Check out @huntingforparadise on Instagram to see more amazing posts like this one! . 👉 Follow @freshnsalty to get a clue in the blue!

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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It’s a good day to be a Sailfish! 🦄🌊⛵ 🐟 These incredible predators always hunt in small groups, increasing the disorientation and chaos within the tasty fish ball! ⛵ They raise their sails, approach slowly and stealthily… and then, BOOM! Full speed ahead and the dinner is served! 📸 This incredible photo is brought to you by @godivemex, where they’re are lucky enough to often have Sailfish encounters!

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freshnsalty · 2 years

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Why do humans need bones, if sharks don't? 👇👇👇 . The difference is one of the beautiful examples of evolution and perfect habitat adaptation! 👌 . Bones? Strong, but brittle and not very bendy. Cartilage? Squishy, but light and flexible. What it comes down to? Gravity ⬇️ . If we, humans, were built out of cartilage we would simply collapse under the force of gravity. We need a stable bony frame to withstand the needs of living on land. 🏜️ . Sharks on the other hand, don't have this problem. Light, flexible skeleton not only means they need to spend less energy on swimming, but also makes them quick, agile master predators we all love ❤️ . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #cartilage #sharksareawesome #sharkeducation #protectthesharks #sharkfin #sharks #oceandecade #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yc2ZvCWg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 2 years

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With Star Wars franchise ruined, it's time for Seagrass Wars! 🌱⚔️🌿 . Right under our noses, there is an invasion happening in the Caribbeans! But unlike in a Hollywood movie, it's not quite clear how evil the assaulting forces are 🤔 . 🌿 Halophila stipulacea is an invasive seagrass species first spotted around Grenada in 2002, currently spread all over the region. Scientists have some clues about the cause of its rapid expansion, but nothing is for certain! . 🔎There are several issues at play here. Firstly, these grassy invaders are quite resilient and hence usually the first ones to colonise the areas wiped out by storms. Secondly, latest studies suggest that they are capable of sexual reproduction, spreading the seeds just like flowers on the ground - this provides beneficial, higher genetic diversity! . 🥦 Lastly, there are some indications that Halophila stipulacea is simply not everyone's favourite meal. Large local grazers like turtles and manatees seem to prefer native species, therefore leaving invaders population unchecked. Crustaceans and snails, such as Queen Conch, also seem to be thriving less, comparing to native seagrass beds. But we don't know any of that for sure and that's why we need brilliant scientist like @madyloveswhales to step in! . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #seagrassawarenessmonth #oceandecade #seagrass #habitat #savetheturtles #turtlesareawesome #meadows #greenfins #greenforce #greenpower #bluecarbon #bluesea #marineillustration #biodiversity #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife (at Seagrass Landscapes) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbKskT0v-rZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 2 years

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Did you know March is Seagrass Awareness Month? 🌱🌿☘️ . Let's look back into our cooperation with wonderful @madyloveswhales, seagrass expert and UVI graduate with Master of Marine and Environmental Science! 👏 . 🌻 First things first - seagrass has nothing to do with seaweed. It's actually much closer to flowering plants on land, as it has roots, stems and leaves. In the same way, they perform photosynthesis, using sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen they use for growth. For that reason they occupy shallow waters where sunlight can easily penetrate. . 💨 Seagrass provides incredible benefits for the atmosphere! On one hand, it produces 10 liters of oxygen per square meter every day. On the other, they capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at the rate 5 times higher than tropical rainforest 🤯 World's seagrass meadows collect up to 83 million metric tons of carbon each year - all that stored safely in the ocean is referred to as 'blue carbon' 💙 . 👶 Green meadows of seagrass are also very important nursery habitats for millions of small invertebrates, which seek shelter under the leaves and enjoy steady supply of nutrients. In turn, this abundance attracts larger animals, creating a rich, diverse environment! . 🏆For all these fantastic benefits, seagrass beds are considered third most valuable ecosystem on the planet, right after estuaries and wetlands. . 👉 Stay tuned for more seagrass facts in the coming days! . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #seagrassawarenessmonth #oceandecade #seagrass #habitat #savetheturtles #turtlesareawesome #meadows #greenfins #greenforce #greenpower #bluecarbon #bluesea #marineillustration #biodiversity #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife (at Seagrass) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbFnnT3veSw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Can't get enough of those, but that's the last one, I promise 😍 . Neon sharks, completing our pattern trio. Which one do you like best? Let us know in the comments! 🎊 . Our sharky patterns are celebrating @stopfinningeu initiative, a chance for any European citizen to influence the law and put an actual proposal in front of European Parliament. Join the movement now, the while process is quicker that intro to Squid Game! 🦈🇪🇺 . You can find our posters in the bio link under 'Shark Posters'. 20% of each purchase is donated to yet another wonderful organization - @oceana! 🌊 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #stopfinningeu #stopsharkfinning #wallart #postersofinstagram #sharkfinning #protectthesharks #sharksareawesome #sharks #silhouetteart #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CU98ncLK30F/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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I liked this pattern so much, that I decided to do some color options! 🎨 . What do you think, is it enough sharks for one wall art? Let us know in the comments 👇 . Are you into sharks or fancy doing something good today? Check our yesterday's post about the fantastic @stopfinningeu initiative, where every European citizen can contribute and see some real legislative action happening! 🇪🇺🦈 . If you like the poster, head to the link in our bio, under 'Shark Posters'. And since winter is coming, we have blankets available too! ❄️🦈 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #stopfinningeu #stopsharkfinning #wallart #postersofinstagram #sharkfinning #protectthesharks #sharksareawesome #sharks #silhouetteart #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CU7YyeAKGbn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Have YOU signed the petition yet? 🦈🦈🦈 . 🧐 But I've signed dozens of petitions in my life and nothing ever changes... 👉This one is different! It sounds like a cliché but it really is! With 1 million signatures collected, European Parliament has no choice but run a special hearing for the cause and then is obliged to propose well justified steps forward. So at the very least, it's guaranteed that the signatures won't end up at the bottom of somebody's drawer. . 😠 But shark finning is already banned in EU, so what is the fuss all about? 👉 It's true, selective fishing for sharks, cutting off their fins and throwing the rest of the body overboard has been banned in EU since 2003. BUT how many vessels are actually checked? 1-3% (data from the largest fishing fleet of Spain). The rest not only goes unchecked, but later on we don't even have mechanisms and regulations to determine how the cargo is handled and what's being exported. . 😌 Alright, so what are you proposing? 👉 The only measure that could successfully render shark finning impossible - fins must remain on the shark at all times, even when being exported! . 🦈 Visit @stopfinningeu for more information and sign the petition today! 🦈 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #stopfinningeu #stopsharkfinning #sharkfinsoup #sharkfinning #protectthesharks #sharkfin #sharks #oceandecade #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife (at Europe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4zV3hqPR8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Is there a greater adventure than just letting the waves pick your destination? 🌊🌊🌊 . Violet snail would agree! They choose to live their lives upside down floating on a particular device of their own making! ⛵ . In order to create their raft, the snail reaches above the water with their foot. As they curly it tight, mucus is excreted, encapsulating the trapped air in a bubble, which is then quickly carried underwater. Each one takes about 10 seconds, so after about an hour, our sailor has a fully functional, floating device! 🐌🌊 . This particular way of living gives snails access to a very specific, but precious part of marine environment called neuston - which is just the top few centimeters of the water column! The area is rich with small organisms, making it an open buffet for violet snail 🐌🥗 . Thanks to its unusual coloring, the snails are quite well camouflaged from above and below. However they're not invincible - one of their biggest predator is a humble turtle, often visiting water surface to take a breath 🐢 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsalty #violetsnail #float #raft #floaties #floating #spitbubbles #seasnail #seaslug #gastropod #lifefindsaway #animaldrawing #cartoonartist #marinelifeillustration #oceanawareness #oceandecade #conservationthrougheducation #fishillustration #marinescience #mindblown #oceaneducation #oceanoptimism #sciart #scienceandart #scienceillustration #seacreatures #sealifeart #savethereef #savethesea https://www.instagram.com/p/CUxPMHYK5Eg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Have you ever dreamt of spreading your wings and flying like a... snail? 🐌 . That's right! At some point in their evolution sea butterflies decided that ocean bottom is too crowded and have chosen freedom! 🦋😅 . These incredible snails have evolved their foot (on normal snail it's that slimy part that they use for movement) into light and gentle wings, allowing them to actively cruise through the open water, alongside other pelagic animals! 🐋🐬🐟 . But how do they feed themselves, spending the whole life away from the solid bottom? Well, they use a brilliantly devised mucous web! With this slightly gross apparatus they can catch tiny crustaceans or sinking particles from above! 🍤🥗 . It's important to mention that sea butterflies are tiny - only 10-15mm across. Which means their delicate shells are especially susceptible to increasing ocean acidification. Calcium carbonate, crucial in the construction of any shell, doesn't bound in highly acidic water, leaving snails essentially homeless. This is yet another example of negative changes of the ocean impacting even the smallest, the least popularized creatures... 😕 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsaltylty #seabutterfly #butterfly #butterfliesofinstagram #flylikeabird #oceanacidification #snailsofinstagram #seasnail #snails #snailshell #lifefindsaway #animaldrawing #cartoonartist #marinelifeillustration #oceanawareness #oceandecade #conservationthrougheducation #fishillustration #marinescience #mindblown #oceaneducation #oceanoptimism #sciart #scienceandart #scienceillustration #seacreatures #sealifeart #savethereef #savethesea https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcqFHLqFdb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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freshnsalty · 3 years

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Is this reality or steampunk fantasy? 🖤🤯🧐 . Nope, it's all real, very badass and... well, magnetic! And it's all thanks to a special kind of bacteria... Meet scaly-foot snail, also known as sea pangolin! 🌊 . These incredible gastropods occupy a very hostile neighbourhood - deep-sea hydrothermal vents, right next to toxins, acidity and nearly 400 degrees Celsius! 🌋 . But snails have an important ally - bacterias living inside and outside of their shell. These productive microbes take poisonous toxins from the water, converting them into iron coating of the shell and iron scales on the snail's foot! 🛡️ . This unique armor helps sea pangolins against the attacks from crabs or projectiles shot at them by other venomous snails 🦀🐌 . Friendly bacterias might play an even bigger role in snail's life, enabling the process of chemosynthesis. Crafty microbes digest chemicals from the water, produce sugar which is then consumed by the snail with a specialized gland. In exchange, bacterias get a cozy, shell-shaped home. It's a win-win! 🏘️ . So there you have it, once again nature finds a way to prosper in the most insane of environments 😍 . 👉 Stay tuned, in the coming days we will take a closer look at other unbelievable ocean snails! . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsaltylty #metalhead #seasnail #seaslug #gastropod #metalaf #lifefindsaway #underwatervolcano #armor #animaldrawing #cartoonartist #marinelifeillustration #oceanawareness #oceandecade #conservationthrougheducation #fishillustration #marinescience #mindblown #oceaneducation #oceanoptimism #sciart #scienceandart #scienceillustration #seacreatures #sealifeart #savethereef #savethesea (at Underwater) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUC6TT0q636/?utm_medium=tumblr

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