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Why the giant squid is not the kraken, or a cryptid
The common association of the giant squid as the source animal of the kraken myth is oversimplified and erroneous. Giant squid were known by sailors and not seen as monsters.
It is widely accepted as “conventional wisdom” when speaking about the giant squid that the animal was the basis for the myth of the Kraken. Additionally, the giant squid is considered a cryptid that was successfully “discovered” to be a real animal. As fun and endlessly repeated as these ideas are, they simply aren’t true. Some modern zoology and history writers (such as Darren Naish in Hunting Monsters, 2016), have stated that the descriptions of the kraken do not fit that of a giant squid. But until 2023, there was not a reference that outlined the evidence against both common tropes. The Giant Squid in Transatlantic Culture by Otto Latva dissembles these ideas.
There are many books, even by respected naturalists, that repeat the giant squid-kraken association. However, none of them went on the proverbial deep dive to examine ship’s records and the depictions of sea creatures prior to the 20th century. Latva is a historian who has produced the “first historical inquiry into the giant squid”. In the process, we see the full scope of what seafaring humans thought of cephalopods through the lens of folklore, natural history, and utility. That outlook changed from the late 18th through the 19th century when concepts of animal taxonomy evolved, nature was seen as entertainment, and media became popular and expedient.
This is the quintessential image of the kraken (as octopus) by Pierre Denys de Montfort. It is an imaginative depiction – it did not really happen. But images are powerful vehicles for belief.The kraken: a vague monster
Prior to the 18th century, the “kraken” was known as a traditional creature of ancient Scandinavia. It was said to be the most immense creature on the Earth, as big as an island, a mile and a half across. The stories are varied because we don’t have written records from 13th century sailors. Differentiating between the tales of the kraken, “krake”, “kraxen” or “krabben”, and the “hafgufa” is difficult. There was never a recorded sighting of the creature called the “kraken”. From the modern perspective, we can understand that the kraken was not any kind of known animal, but was more likely an overarching label for a variety of mysterious oceanic phenomena. However, that explanation didn’t make a good story.
Pontoppidan’s The Natural History of Norway (1753) introduced the wider public to the stories of the kraken alongside those of sea serpents and mermaids. Among the vague descriptions of a kraken was the claim that a carcass with long arms washed on shore and was identified as a young krake (interchangable with kraken). Yet other ideas about the kraken was that it resembled a huge starfish. Or it was a giant fish/whale. But nobody actually knew, because it wasn’t a singular creature. Therefore, it had no definitive form.
The distinct and strong association between the kraken and an enormous squid didn’t happen until later 19th century (and only by way of the reputation of the octopus or poulpe). In an effort to demythify folklore, and provide natural explanations, several writers linked the kraken to the giant squid and popularized that view. Their conclusion that Norwegian sailors used appearances of gigantic squid (of any species) to create the kraken tales was wholly speculative and without basis. Unfortunately, the association stuck even though the behavior, size, and description were all wrong.
Latva’s conclusion was that there was no historical evidence for the kraken as a derivative of sighting enormous squid by early shipmen. The modern assumption that the kraken had been a mystery creature until the giant squid was discovered ignores the complex cultural processes that created a false association and embedded it into popular culture. Writers like Bernard Heuvelmans (1958), Richard Ellis (1999), and others, didn’t have access to the bigger picture regarding the understanding of gigantic squid throughout history. The kraken = giant squid idea was a convenient and dramatic example used to make modern cryptozoology sound useful, exciting, and necessary. But it was faulty.
From fish bait to Cephalomania
According to ship records (particularly whaling ships), Latva showed that 18th century seafarers were curious about extra large squid they certainly saw. They may have been amazed, but they didn’t fear them. Large specimens were just an oversized version of the typical ubiquitous squid. The animals was not going to sink your ship. More importantly, they saw it as a useful bycatch for dog food and bait. No records or documented stories described the giant squid as a dangerous monster. Latva knocks down the often repeated trope that seamen always saw it as a mysterious monster. Instead, the historical records show they knew it pretty well and thought little of it. No mystery. No monster.
The monstrous reputation was culturally constructed in a particular time period based on certain factors. Natural historians could only speculate on the behavior of cephalopods (which they didn’t differentiate well). In the newly applied system of Linnean taxonomy, the octopus was recognized where the squid was ignored. Also, the octopus was assumed to be dangerous and to grow to gigantic proportions. Even though this was false, the rumors successfully spread. Sailors and writers propagated fanciful stories. Harmless encounters at sea were exaggerated to represent a dramatic battle with a huge, tentacled and ravenous creature trying to pluck men off the ship.
Giant octopuses only exist in the imagination.Eventually, when enormous squid were recognized as specific animals, based on carcasses and body parts, the squid accreted the negative qualities attributed to the octopus by default. Ironically, we now know that octopuses do not get gigantic, even though some cryptozoologists like to assert that they do. It is some squid that get quite large. Still, no extant squid comes close to being the size of an island.
Turns out we didn’t need a bigger boat.The monstrous version of the giant squid developed in about 100 years from the late 18th to end of the 19th century. Starting around the 1860s, transatlantic cultures experienced “cephalomania” – an interest in all things related to octopus, squid and cuttlefish. The animals were wanted for aquariums. Fictional depictions appeared in media for entertainment. They became a sensation.
The naming of Architeuthis dux, by Steenstrup in 1860, meant that it had a name. Eventually, Architeuthis became synonymous with “giant squid”, with the term used generically for several different species of enormous squid. It is unclear just how many species are in the Architeuthidae family but they occur worldwide. There is also the more massive colossal squid from the poorly known genus Mesonychoteuthis.
Clash of the Titans movie (1981) featured Zeus giving the order to “Release the Kraken.” There is no Kraken in Greek myth; it’s a Norse myth.Not a cryptid or kraken, then or now
Casual discussion, on platforms and in media, play very loose with the definition of “cryptid”. What does it even mean to be a “hidden animal”? Why is it hiding? All common animals were once “known” solely based on encounter stories prior to the scientific age. It is incorrect to say an animal used to be considered “cryptid” if it was revealed to explorers in a new land who successfully sought it out and then found it in short order. It wasn’t hiding – it’s just that we weren’t looking in that place to find, collect, study, and name it. Recall that cryptozoology was only developed in the mid 20th century and the term “cryptid” wasn’t derived in 1983.
It is incorrect to call the giant squid a “cryptid” when it was already recognized by seafarers and shore natives. Those who represent the giant squid as a “cryptid” are projecting a false narrative onto its history. It was repeatedly found and even named prior to the 20th century! A cryptid has to be suspected, mostly through anecdotes, so that it gains enough attention for people to look for it. Finding a new creature by accident, prediction, or recognition is regular zoological discovery.
To say that it represented the “kraken” is also wrong in many aspects. Both “cryptid” and “kraken” are context-dependent. The kraken is a monstrous myth of the ocean that represented fear and was dramatized by imagination. It might have more likely been inspired by great whales but essentially it was a tall tale, a fictional entity by which no one living thing is representative. To take it to literally be a giant squid ignores key evidence.
Can we call the “kraken” a cryptid? No. In these modern times we know that many mythical creatures appeared in lore but did not represent a singular unidentified animal. We now know enough to say that the kraken, sea serpents, dragons, unicorns, etc. were symbolic, amalgamations, allegories, misinterpretations, or just entertainment.
Finally, it’s important to recognize that imagery in popular culture has a huge effect on how people perceive the subjects. Popular books and movies are effective at demonizing animals (e.g., Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and Jaws.). The sensationalized and fictional depiction of giant squid as dangerous monsters was not based in fact, but it created a long-standing reputation. In cryptozoology, where there is an obvious knowledge gap, speculation quickly fills in for knowledge, then gets repeated over and over. After decades, everyone assumes the speculation was based on fact. More often than not, as we learn more, we find the speculation is baseless, erroneous, and is better off discarded.
I have no expectation that this reasoning will stop any of the kids on r/cryptids or the biology-illiterate journalists from naming the giant squid as the kraken of lore. Since this is Modern Cryptozoology, I feel confident in the position that we should leave the nonsense behind and move forward with better information. No doubt, many commenters will put up a fight because they love the cool story, it’s logical and defendable that we drop the “kraken” reference and stop calling the giant squid a “found cryptid”.
I recommend reading Latva’s book for the full story. Find it at your local academic library.
#cryptid #Cryptozoology #giantOctopus #giantSquid #kraken #OttoLatva
The giant squid in transatlantic culture : the monsterization of molluscs -
Melinda French Gates to join Seattle Kraken as minority investor https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/590182/ #AndrewJassy #BillGates #business #FinanceBusiness #Hockey #JerryBruckheimer #Kraken #MelindaFrenchGates #MicrosoftCorp #NHL #Philanthropy #SamanthaHolloway #Seattle #SeattleKraken #SeattleKraken #sports #WAStateWire #Washington
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📌Mireia Torra Campanera, nos presenta su poemario ‘De la tormenta a la calma’ en La Chata en Carabanchel Bajo
📌¿Es posible revertir el mayor desastre ambiental de la historia? Los científicos ofrecen esperanza para el mar de Aral
📌Series imprescindibles de mayo: 4 esperados estrenos españoles y nuevos títulos internacionales
📌El ‘kraken’ del Cretácico rivalizó con superdepredadores marinos
https://carabanchel.net
#Carabanchel #Madrid #VIDEOS
#biología #Cretácico #evoluciónconvergente #kraken #superdepredadoresmarinos
#Berlínyladamadelarmiño #cine #estrenosespañoles #Luzenlaoscuridad #Ravalear #Setienequemorirmuchagente #seriesimprescindibles #títulosinternacionales
#desastreambiental #Kazajistán #Kokaral #lagosalado #mardeAral #nubestóxicas #recuperación #Turkmenistán #Uzbekistán
#CarabanchelBajo #Delatormentaalacalma #lachata #MireiaTorraCampanera #poemario -
Alchemy Pay Opens Fiat-to-RWA Gateway, Lets Users Buy Tokenized U.S. Stocks Worldwide - TLDR:
Alchemy Pay new platform offers direct fiat-to-tokenized stock access with ... - https://blockonomi.com/alchemy-pay-opens-fiat-to-rwa-gateway-lets-users-buy-tokenized-u-s-stocks-worldwide/ #tokenizedstocks #alchemypay #mastercard #fintech #xstocks #stocks #crypto #kraken #apple #tesla #etfs #visa #ach #rwa
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Kraken, KuCoin, and HTX to List Trump-Backed WLFI Token - A number of major crypto exchanges, including Kraken, KuCoin, and HTX, have confir... - https://cryptonews.com/news/kraken-kucoin-and-htx-to-list-trump-backed-wlfi-token/ #altcoinnews #kraken #kucoin #wlfi
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📰 Etappe 16: Kan Vingegaard op mythische Mont Ventoux Pogacar kraken?
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1d2r
🕕 06:01 | NOS Sport
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Is This Anything?
A D&D inciting event where the players are in a seaside town when a giant tentacle comes out of the water, smashing nearly every building and killing most people.
#iTA #isThisAnything #dnd #ttrpg #campaignhook #incitingincident #eldritchhorror #seamonster #kraken #seasidevillage #adventurestart #dungeonmasterideas
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Kraken Relaunches Crypto Staking Services for US Customers - The US crypto industry is experiencing a significant resurgence under President Donald Tr... - https://coingape.com/kraken-relaunches-crypto-staking-services-for-us-customers/ #ussecuritiesandexchangecommission #cryptocurrencyexchangereviews #24/7cryptocurrencynews #cryptocurrencystaking #kraken
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The Kraken was a giant squid. #kraken #giantsquid https://youtu.be/r0J1EZaW6iY?si=9dg_cZ6f3vb1kgUp
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Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token - According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicente... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-launches-kbtc-wrapped-btc #krakenwrappedbitcoin #cryptoexchange #wrappedbitcoin #tokenization #ethereum #custody #kraken #tokens #erc-20 #dapps #wbtc #kbtc #defi
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Cumberland buys the dip? Trading firm deposits $95M to exchanges - Lookonchain said that Cumberland has already injected nearly $6.28 billi... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/cumberland-invests-95m-crypto-market-dip #$95millioninvestment #marketopportunities #marketdownturn #tethertreasury #cryptotrading #cumberland #bitlicense #coinbase #kraken #usdt #okx #drw
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Cumberland buys the dip? Trading firm deposits $95M to exchanges - Lookonchain said that Cumberland has already injected nearly $6.28 billi... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/cumberland-invests-95m-crypto-market-dip #$95millioninvestment #marketopportunities #marketdownturn #tethertreasury #cryptotrading #cumberland #bitlicense #coinbase #kraken #usdt #okx #drw
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Cumberland buys the dip? Trading firm deposits $95M to exchanges - Lookonchain said that Cumberland has already injected nearly $6.28 billi... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/cumberland-invests-95m-crypto-market-dip #$95millioninvestment #marketopportunities #marketdownturn #tethertreasury #cryptotrading #cumberland #bitlicense #coinbase #kraken #usdt #okx #drw
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Cumberland buys the dip? Trading firm deposits $95M to exchanges - Lookonchain said that Cumberland has already injected nearly $6.28 billi... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/cumberland-invests-95m-crypto-market-dip #$95millioninvestment #marketopportunities #marketdownturn #tethertreasury #cryptotrading #cumberland #bitlicense #coinbase #kraken #usdt #okx #drw
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UK tribunal starts hearing $9B BSV delisting case - According to plaintiffs, the six exchanges, which delisted Bitcoin SV in... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-tribunal-bsv-delistings-hearing-2024 #cryptoexchanges #cryptolawsuit #bsvdelisting #uktribunal #shapeshift #bitcoinsv #legalcase #binance #ukcourt #kraken
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Even though they've been eliminated from the #StanleyCup Playoffs I am very excited to go to the final #MinnesotaWild game of the season tonight where they'll be playing the #SeattleKraken.
This is my first season as a fan and will be my tenth game since Dec 14th when I went to my first #NHL game ever. I'm pleased that #MarcAndreFleury (🌸) will be in goal--and that it won't be his final game!
#mnWild #hockey #hnom @hockey #kraken #wild #MAF #Fleury @sports
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why didn't the #GiantSquid or #ColossalSquid get named kraken?
we found the #kraken
why didn't we name it…
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for the United States
Here's the latest variant picture for the United States.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (26%) and XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (25%) are battling for dominance. The new EG.5.* variant (13%) has been rising steadily. XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (20%) is also significant.
The vigorous mix of variants implies increased immediate reinfection risks for those relying on immunity from a prior infection. Every variant is a minority of the recent samples.
The sample volumes seem representative up to July 12.
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for New Zealand
Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (28%) has rebounded to overtake CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (25%). XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (16%) and XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (19%) are still significant.
The new EG.5.* variant (5%) is present and growing, but is not significant yet.
The vigorous mix of variants implies increased immediate reinfection risks for those relying on immunity from a prior infection. Every variant is a minority of the recent samples.
The sample volumes seem representative up to July 10.
#COVID19 #NZ #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #CH_1_1 #Orthrus #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Victoria
Here's the latest variant picture for Victoria.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (34%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%).
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (13%) has been declining steadily.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
#COVID19 #Australia #VIC #Melbourne #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Queensland
Here's the latest variant picture for Queensland, Australia.
It's difficult to interpret as sample volumes are very low and patchy. There's a lengthy gap where <10 samples were shared, between May 13 and May 24.
XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) may have returned to dominance. It looks like the many sub-lineages including EG.* and FL.* are making a contribution
#COVID19 #QLD #Brisbane #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for NSW
Here's the latest variant picture for New South Wales, Australia.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (32%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (25%).
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (14%) has been declining steadily.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem representative up to June 5.
#COVID19 #Australia #NSW #Sydney #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Victoria
Here's the latest variant picture for Victoria.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (34%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%).
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (12%) has been declining steadily.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem representative up to June 5.
#COVID19 #Australia #VIC #Melbourne #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Western Australia
Here's the latest variant picture for Western Australia.
The XBC.* Deltacron variant clan (31%) appears to have surged to dominance, although recent samples are a bit patchy.
You could throw a blanket over XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (20%), XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (19%) and CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (17%) variants.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (9%) is still significant, along with XBB.2.3.* "Acrux" (9%).
The variant mix in WA continues to be uniquely chaotic, reflecting its situation as a global crossroads. Even WA residents who've been racking up regular reinfections are likely to meet new variants capable of overcoming their immunity. Four variants are at 17%+ frequency, with another two around 10%.
The sample volumes seem representative up to May 16.
#COVID19 #Australia #WA #Perth #XBC #Deltacron #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #CH_1_1 #Orthrus @auscovid19
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Switzerland
Here's the latest variant picture for Switzerland.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (42%) and XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (37%) have been dueling for dominance.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (23%) is rising sharply, and will be the next to challenge.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem representative up to May 5.
#COVID19 #Switzerland #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for the UK
Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (40%) has been declining steadily.
The challenge from XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) appears to be fading.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (22%) has been growing steadily.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem somewhat representative up to May 18, although the volume appears to be declining, unfortunately.
#COVID19 #UK #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Vietnam
Here's the latest variant picture for Vietnam.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (60%) has remained dominant.
XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (26%) looks like challenging next.
XBB.2.3.* "Acrux" (13%) is also rising.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volume has declined, and the available data is only up to May 7.
#COVID19 #Vietnam #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_2_3 #Acrux
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Thailand
Here's the latest variant picture for Thailand.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (47%) is now dominant over XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (26%) and XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (19%).
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem representative up to May 16.
#COVID19 #Thailand #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for Queensland, Australia
Here's the latest variant picture for Queensland, Australia.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (32%) has surged to dominance.
The XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) and XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (19%) variants are still significant.
The "Deltacron" XBC.* variant (11%) and CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (14%) are still in the frame.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem representative up to May 3. There are almost no sequences shared since that date - hopefully only a temporary bottleneck.
#COVID19 #QLD #Brisbane #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme -
CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for New South Wales, Australia
Here's the latest variant picture for New South Wales.
XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (29%) continues to battle XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (28%) for dominance.
XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (18%) has been declining steadily, but is still significant.
Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.
The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.
The sample volumes seem somewhat representative up to May 25, although the volume appears to be declining, unfortunately.
#COVID19 #NSW #Sydney #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
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CW: SARS-CoV-2 variants for the US
Here's the latest variant picture for the United States.
The sequencing volume is ~5X lower, after the ending of the public health emergency, so the picture is less clear.
The XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" clan (53%) is still dominant.
The leading challengers are XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (20%) and XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (14%). Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, which seem more common with the "Arcturus" variant.
The rise of new variants to significant levels implies increased reinfection risks, for those relying on immunity from a prior infection.
#COVID19 #USA #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus
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Go, Seattle Kraken!
My husband plays recreational hockey here in Seattle; they play twice a week on the practice ice for the Kraken. You can imagine his excitement about how far the Kraken have come in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tonight's game against Dallas will be a nail-biter.
Me? I'm usually in my studio, picking up how a game is going by his silence or shouts. But I did paint my own version of a kraken -- or giant squid -- and put it on a tote bag.
https://kitozbooks.com/product/kraken-tote-bag/
#kraken #seattle #StanleyCup #squid #GiantSquid #TraditionalArt #HandDrawn #art #TraditionalArt #Painting #Wildlife #PNW #WashingtonState #illustration #hockey #playoffs
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SEC Clampdown Has Crypto Space Abuzz, Pantera Capital Says We’re in Bull Market, and Much More — Week in Review - There’s been no shortage of news in past weeks when it comes to the United States ... - https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-clampdown-has-crypto-space-abuzz-pantera-capital-says-were-in-bull-market-and-much-more-week-in-review/ #panteracapital #terraformlabs #marketcycle #bullmarket #southsudan #u.s.dollar #theweekly #gensler #opinion #staking #dokwon #kraken #op-ed #paxos #sec
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Mythical Beasts by Innovative Kids Groovy Tubes
This post will be a revision of a post from my old FaunaFigures blog--there's a couple of these sets, and they should feel right at home on the Monster Toy Blog! I'll update a few parts, but most of it won't have changed! Fantasy or mythical animals aren't something I generally collect much now--but I would take advantage of unique sets when they appear. For example, as you can see from the photo of the box, it was super discounted! And it has some interesting models--plus a book and a […]https://monstertoyblog.com/mythical-beasts-innovative-kids-groovy-tubes/