Hey guys, it's Seoule writing my second blog of the summer. During the month of July this summer at Save the Harbor I worked on the sight, All Access Boston Harbor. If you read my blogs last year you would know I worked on All Access the whole summer. This summer was different with new people and new routines. All access is a program that runs free cruises out to Spectacle Island on Wednesdays, and Georges Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays. While on the islands groups have the options to join us on walks, fishing, playing kickball, or just going out to explore on their own. My favorite part of all access would be playing kickball. Even though this summer has been extremely hot, people still love to participate and play.
One marine animal I've encountered this summer is the American lobster while on a fishing trip with captain Charlie. The American lobster (Homarus americanus) is native to the North Atlantic Ocean. A fun fact about the American lobster is that it has the ability to regenerate lost limbs! If a lobster loses a claw or a leg, it can grow a new one over time, although it might be smaller or differently shaped initially. Also, lobsters can live for several decades and continue to grow throughout their lives, shedding their exoskeletons in a process called molting. People used to think that lobsters were scavengers and ate primarily dead things. However, researchers have discovered that lobsters catch mainly fresh food (except for bait) which includes fish, crabs, clams, mussels, sea urchins, and sometimes even other lobsters! American lobsters can reach up to 8-24 inches long and can even weigh up to 44 pounds.
Another animal I've encountered this summer are seagulls. Being on different waterfronts while working with Save the Harbor, I'm bound to see at least 5 seagulls a day. Seagulls are highly skilled at scavenging and foraging with a diet consisting of fish, molluscs, invertebrates and discarded human food. Seagulls vary in size depending on the species. Generally, they range from about 12 to 30 inches (30 to 76 cm) in length. Seagulls are incredibly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of habitats. They are commonly associated with coastal areas. A fun fact about seagulls is Some species of seagulls even have "accent" variations in their calls depending on their geographic location, much like regional accents in human languages. This means that seagulls from different areas might have slightly different "dialects" in their calls, helping them communicate more effectively within their local populations.
See you on the water,
Seoule
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