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  1. 🧵1/6
    September 22, 1983, 43 years ago today: The ascent of Little Bigelow was gradual and the new trail well laid-out. The AT reached the ridgeline of the mountain and traversed a series of rocky knobs, several of which had open ledges. The sun had finally broken through, and the day had turned clear and beautiful. The haze was gone from the air, replaced by a crisp hint of chill.

  2. 🧵1/6
    September 22, 1983, 43 years ago today: The ascent of Little Bigelow was gradual and the new trail well laid-out. The AT reached the ridgeline of the mountain and traversed a series of rocky knobs, several of which had open ledges. The sun had finally broken through, and the day had turned clear and beautiful. The haze was gone from the air, replaced by a crisp hint of chill.

    #backpacking #photography #hiking #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors #mountains #maine #AppalachianTrail

  3. 🧵1/6
    September 22, 1983, 43 years ago today: The ascent of Little Bigelow was gradual and the new trail well laid-out. The AT reached the ridgeline of the mountain and traversed a series of rocky knobs, several of which had open ledges. The sun had finally broken through, and the day had turned clear and beautiful. The haze was gone from the air, replaced by a crisp hint of chill.

    #backpacking #photography #hiking #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors #mountains #maine #AppalachianTrail

  4. 🧵1/6
    September 22, 1983, 43 years ago today: The ascent of Little Bigelow was gradual and the new trail well laid-out. The AT reached the ridgeline of the mountain and traversed a series of rocky knobs, several of which had open ledges. The sun had finally broken through, and the day had turned clear and beautiful. The haze was gone from the air, replaced by a crisp hint of chill.

    #backpacking #photography #hiking #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors #mountains #maine #AppalachianTrail

  5. 🧵1/6
    September 22, 1983, 43 years ago today: The ascent of Little Bigelow was gradual and the new trail well laid-out. The AT reached the ridgeline of the mountain and traversed a series of rocky knobs, several of which had open ledges. The sun had finally broken through, and the day had turned clear and beautiful. The haze was gone from the air, replaced by a crisp hint of chill.

    #backpacking #photography #hiking #landscapephotography #nature #outdoors #mountains #maine #AppalachianTrail

  6. I wasn’t expecting water this blue in Maine 🌊

    Ogunquit Beach is one of those places that makes you stop and appreciate how beautiful New England really is. From the soft sand to the coastal views and nearby Marginal Way walk, it’s easy to see why people love coming here.📍Ogunquit Beach, MaineWhat’s the prettiest beach you’ve visited in New England? I need more places to add to my list 👇Follow @kimbodianspeaks for more New England food, travel, and family-friendly spots.

    kimbodianspeaks.wordpress.com/

  7. #CascoBay #AlgaeBloom weakens in some areas, but shellfish impacts to continue

    Harpswell's harbormaster said as the algae dies, it uses up oxygen marine life need to survive.

    by Alex Haskell (NCM)
    September 21, 2026

    HARPSWELL, Maine — "An algae bloom believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of shellfish in Casco Bay is weakening in some areas, but local officials said its effects could continue for weeks, and recovery could take years.

    "The bloom has affected waters off #HarpswellME and #BrunswickME in recent weeks. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said monitoring shows some improvement in places that were hit early.

    " 'The areas that were first impacted, we’re watching the cell counts go down,' Couture said.

    "However, declining algae levels can create another problem for marine life. As the algae dies, it uses up dissolved oxygen in the water.

    " 'Dissolved oxygen is what’s out there in the water that everything else needs to survive—all the clams, the fish, everything that lives there,' Couture said. 'So we’re potentially looking at a second wave of impacts.'

    "It could take days or weeks for oxygen levels to return to normal, according to Couture. In the meantime, additional marine life could die as oxygen levels remain low.

    "Officials are also watching new blooms developing elsewhere in the region, including the #NewMeadowsRiver area at the northern end of Casco Bay.

    " 'We’re trying to figure how to manage that and continue to track the bloom,' Couture said.

    "The bloom has also prompted harvesting restrictions. Hundreds of acres of #mudflats under stress from the bloom are now closed to shellfish harvesting in Brunswick and Harpswell.

    " 'The closure was put in place because of a request from the two towns over concerns that continued harvesting will cause additional stress and increased mortality,' Maine Department of Marine Resources Communications Director Jeff Nichols said in a statement.

    "While those closures directly affect where shellfish harvesters can work, officials are still determining what the bloom could mean for local aquaculture operations.

    " 'We’ve had some reports of sickly-looking oysters,' Couture told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    "The full extent of the damage may not become clear for some time. Couture said the algae bloom could linger until late fall, and officials will need to conduct a survey after it disappears to determine its overall effect on the area's shellfish.

    "She said the affected mudflats could take years to fully recover.

    "Intense weather this fall could also complicate the situation by pushing additional blooms toward Maine waters, Couture added."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/te

    #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ToxicAlgae #Maine #AlgalBloom #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #KareniaMikimotoi

  8. #CascoBay #AlgaeBloom weakens in some areas, but shellfish impacts to continue

    Harpswell's harbormaster said as the algae dies, it uses up oxygen marine life need to survive.

    by Alex Haskell (NCM)
    September 21, 2026

    HARPSWELL, Maine — "An algae bloom believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of shellfish in Casco Bay is weakening in some areas, but local officials said its effects could continue for weeks, and recovery could take years.

    "The bloom has affected waters off #HarpswellME and #BrunswickME in recent weeks. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said monitoring shows some improvement in places that were hit early.

    " 'The areas that were first impacted, we’re watching the cell counts go down,' Couture said.

    "However, declining algae levels can create another problem for marine life. As the algae dies, it uses up dissolved oxygen in the water.

    " 'Dissolved oxygen is what’s out there in the water that everything else needs to survive—all the clams, the fish, everything that lives there,' Couture said. 'So we’re potentially looking at a second wave of impacts.'

    "It could take days or weeks for oxygen levels to return to normal, according to Couture. In the meantime, additional marine life could die as oxygen levels remain low.

    "Officials are also watching new blooms developing elsewhere in the region, including the #NewMeadowsRiver area at the northern end of Casco Bay.

    " 'We’re trying to figure how to manage that and continue to track the bloom,' Couture said.

    "The bloom has also prompted harvesting restrictions. Hundreds of acres of #mudflats under stress from the bloom are now closed to shellfish harvesting in Brunswick and Harpswell.

    " 'The closure was put in place because of a request from the two towns over concerns that continued harvesting will cause additional stress and increased mortality,' Maine Department of Marine Resources Communications Director Jeff Nichols said in a statement.

    "While those closures directly affect where shellfish harvesters can work, officials are still determining what the bloom could mean for local aquaculture operations.

    " 'We’ve had some reports of sickly-looking oysters,' Couture told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    "The full extent of the damage may not become clear for some time. Couture said the algae bloom could linger until late fall, and officials will need to conduct a survey after it disappears to determine its overall effect on the area's shellfish.

    "She said the affected mudflats could take years to fully recover.

    "Intense weather this fall could also complicate the situation by pushing additional blooms toward Maine waters, Couture added."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/te

    #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ToxicAlgae #Maine #AlgalBloom #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #KareniaMikimotoi

  9. #CascoBay #AlgaeBloom weakens in some areas, but shellfish impacts to continue

    Harpswell's harbormaster said as the algae dies, it uses up oxygen marine life need to survive.

    by Alex Haskell (NCM)
    September 21, 2026

    HARPSWELL, Maine — "An algae bloom believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of shellfish in Casco Bay is weakening in some areas, but local officials said its effects could continue for weeks, and recovery could take years.

    "The bloom has affected waters off #HarpswellME and #BrunswickME in recent weeks. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said monitoring shows some improvement in places that were hit early.

    " 'The areas that were first impacted, we’re watching the cell counts go down,' Couture said.

    "However, declining algae levels can create another problem for marine life. As the algae dies, it uses up dissolved oxygen in the water.

    " 'Dissolved oxygen is what’s out there in the water that everything else needs to survive—all the clams, the fish, everything that lives there,' Couture said. 'So we’re potentially looking at a second wave of impacts.'

    "It could take days or weeks for oxygen levels to return to normal, according to Couture. In the meantime, additional marine life could die as oxygen levels remain low.

    "Officials are also watching new blooms developing elsewhere in the region, including the #NewMeadowsRiver area at the northern end of Casco Bay.

    " 'We’re trying to figure how to manage that and continue to track the bloom,' Couture said.

    "The bloom has also prompted harvesting restrictions. Hundreds of acres of #mudflats under stress from the bloom are now closed to shellfish harvesting in Brunswick and Harpswell.

    " 'The closure was put in place because of a request from the two towns over concerns that continued harvesting will cause additional stress and increased mortality,' Maine Department of Marine Resources Communications Director Jeff Nichols said in a statement.

    "While those closures directly affect where shellfish harvesters can work, officials are still determining what the bloom could mean for local aquaculture operations.

    " 'We’ve had some reports of sickly-looking oysters,' Couture told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    "The full extent of the damage may not become clear for some time. Couture said the algae bloom could linger until late fall, and officials will need to conduct a survey after it disappears to determine its overall effect on the area's shellfish.

    "She said the affected mudflats could take years to fully recover.

    "Intense weather this fall could also complicate the situation by pushing additional blooms toward Maine waters, Couture added."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/te

    #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ToxicAlgae #Maine #AlgalBloom #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #KareniaMikimotoi

  10. #CascoBay #AlgaeBloom weakens in some areas, but shellfish impacts to continue

    Harpswell's harbormaster said as the algae dies, it uses up oxygen marine life need to survive.

    by Alex Haskell (NCM)
    September 21, 2026

    HARPSWELL, Maine — "An algae bloom believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of shellfish in Casco Bay is weakening in some areas, but local officials said its effects could continue for weeks, and recovery could take years.

    "The bloom has affected waters off #HarpswellME and #BrunswickME in recent weeks. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said monitoring shows some improvement in places that were hit early.

    " 'The areas that were first impacted, we’re watching the cell counts go down,' Couture said.

    "However, declining algae levels can create another problem for marine life. As the algae dies, it uses up dissolved oxygen in the water.

    " 'Dissolved oxygen is what’s out there in the water that everything else needs to survive—all the clams, the fish, everything that lives there,' Couture said. 'So we’re potentially looking at a second wave of impacts.'

    "It could take days or weeks for oxygen levels to return to normal, according to Couture. In the meantime, additional marine life could die as oxygen levels remain low.

    "Officials are also watching new blooms developing elsewhere in the region, including the #NewMeadowsRiver area at the northern end of Casco Bay.

    " 'We’re trying to figure how to manage that and continue to track the bloom,' Couture said.

    "The bloom has also prompted harvesting restrictions. Hundreds of acres of #mudflats under stress from the bloom are now closed to shellfish harvesting in Brunswick and Harpswell.

    " 'The closure was put in place because of a request from the two towns over concerns that continued harvesting will cause additional stress and increased mortality,' Maine Department of Marine Resources Communications Director Jeff Nichols said in a statement.

    "While those closures directly affect where shellfish harvesters can work, officials are still determining what the bloom could mean for local aquaculture operations.

    " 'We’ve had some reports of sickly-looking oysters,' Couture told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    "The full extent of the damage may not become clear for some time. Couture said the algae bloom could linger until late fall, and officials will need to conduct a survey after it disappears to determine its overall effect on the area's shellfish.

    "She said the affected mudflats could take years to fully recover.

    "Intense weather this fall could also complicate the situation by pushing additional blooms toward Maine waters, Couture added."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/te

    #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ToxicAlgae #Maine #AlgalBloom #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #KareniaMikimotoi

  11. #CascoBay #AlgaeBloom weakens in some areas, but shellfish impacts to continue

    Harpswell's harbormaster said as the algae dies, it uses up oxygen marine life need to survive.

    by Alex Haskell (NCM)
    September 21, 2026

    HARPSWELL, Maine — "An algae bloom believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of shellfish in Casco Bay is weakening in some areas, but local officials said its effects could continue for weeks, and recovery could take years.

    "The bloom has affected waters off #HarpswellME and #BrunswickME in recent weeks. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said monitoring shows some improvement in places that were hit early.

    " 'The areas that were first impacted, we’re watching the cell counts go down,' Couture said.

    "However, declining algae levels can create another problem for marine life. As the algae dies, it uses up dissolved oxygen in the water.

    " 'Dissolved oxygen is what’s out there in the water that everything else needs to survive—all the clams, the fish, everything that lives there,' Couture said. 'So we’re potentially looking at a second wave of impacts.'

    "It could take days or weeks for oxygen levels to return to normal, according to Couture. In the meantime, additional marine life could die as oxygen levels remain low.

    "Officials are also watching new blooms developing elsewhere in the region, including the #NewMeadowsRiver area at the northern end of Casco Bay.

    " 'We’re trying to figure how to manage that and continue to track the bloom,' Couture said.

    "The bloom has also prompted harvesting restrictions. Hundreds of acres of #mudflats under stress from the bloom are now closed to shellfish harvesting in Brunswick and Harpswell.

    " 'The closure was put in place because of a request from the two towns over concerns that continued harvesting will cause additional stress and increased mortality,' Maine Department of Marine Resources Communications Director Jeff Nichols said in a statement.

    "While those closures directly affect where shellfish harvesters can work, officials are still determining what the bloom could mean for local aquaculture operations.

    " 'We’ve had some reports of sickly-looking oysters,' Couture told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    "The full extent of the damage may not become clear for some time. Couture said the algae bloom could linger until late fall, and officials will need to conduct a survey after it disappears to determine its overall effect on the area's shellfish.

    "She said the affected mudflats could take years to fully recover.

    "Intense weather this fall could also complicate the situation by pushing additional blooms toward Maine waters, Couture added."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/te

    #ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateChange #ToxicAlgae #Maine #AlgalBloom #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #KareniaMikimotoi

  12. 🧵1/4
    September 20, 1983: I crossed the South Branch of the Carrabassett River at another wide, shallow ford amid a lush forest filled with dense undergrowth and began the ascent of the Crockers. I took my first break of the day a mile later, after a moderate climb to the Appalachian Trail junction with the Crocker Cirque Campsite side trail.

  13. 🧵1/3
    September 20, 1983, 43 years ago today: I really wanted to hike the thirteen tough miles over four major summits today and make it to the Post Office in Stratton before it closed this evening. I made a special effort to reach Maine 27 early, in case I needed to wait a long time for a ride.

  14. Opal builds mass timber farming education center in Maine

    US architecture studio OPAL has created a farming research and education centre made with mass timber and modelled…
    #NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #education #Entertainment #Farms #gables #gluedlaminatedtimber #Maine #MassTimber #section:all #section:architecture #section:exclusives #UK #UnitedKingdom #USA
    newsbeep.com/uk/603632/

  15. #ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

    Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

    #SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

    Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
    Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

    MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

    "Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

    " 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

    "While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

    "In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

    " 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

    "Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

    "At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

    " 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

    "Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

    "In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    #GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures

  16. #ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

    Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

    #SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

    Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
    Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

    MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

    "Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

    " 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

    "While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

    "In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

    " 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

    "Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

    "At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

    " 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

    "Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

    "In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    #GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures

  17. #ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

    Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

    #SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

    Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
    Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

    MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

    "Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

    " 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

    "While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

    "In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

    " 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

    "Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

    "At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

    " 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

    "Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

    "In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    #GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures

  18. #ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

    Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

    #SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

    Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
    Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

    MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

    "Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

    " 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

    "While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

    "In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

    " 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

    "Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

    "At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

    " 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

    "Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

    "In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    #GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures

  19. #ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

    Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

    #SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

    Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
    Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

    MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

    "Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

    " 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

    "While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

    "In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

    " 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

    "Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

    "At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

    " 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

    "Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

    "In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    #GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures