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Funny to see you here! Poke around, have a laugh, stay a while.

By Marilie

By Rae

There are 8 million metric tonnes of plastic that enter the oceans each year. There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic already in said oceans. Over 1 million plastic bags are produced every minute... “I feel a sense of detachment when reading plastic pollution numbers. The numbers are so large and invisible to daily life; to conceptualize their weight is overwhelming. What could one person do to improve such a number? A year ago, I took a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium. At the back next to the jellyfish exhibit is a small tank with plastic bags floating in the current. At first glance, the bags fit right in. In that moment I understood why turtles often consume plastic bags mistaking them for jellyfish. That understanding sparked the creation of this comic. I try to avoid plastic bag use whenever possible, opting for a reusable one when needed. When I use a reusable bag, there could be 1 more turtle left in the ocean. That is a number I am no longer detached from.”

This comic was brought to life with the help of Jessica Leung

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Did you know the closest living relative of the manatee is an elephant? They diverged from a common group of ancestors called the Tethytheria (early hoofed mammals). ⁣
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“I spent last summer volunteering at Wildtracks, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Belize. I helped rehabilitate a diversity of animals brought to the center, including a young Antillean manatee called Sandy. This was my first time encountering these gentle creatures. During my month-long stay, I was able to learn all about what makes them special, and consequently why they are so important to protect. Unfortunately, Antillean manatees face a very real threat of extinction with an estimated population of 700-1000 individuals. Some of their biggest threats include loss of habitat and collisions with boats.⁣
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The first step to solving any problem is becoming as informed as possible. This comic is light-hearted and fun, but I hope it brings attention to manatees and will hopefully inspire you all to learn more about them! Like their elephant relatives, many species need our attention and protection to ensure all animal life thrives; on land and water.⁣ 🌎”

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Inspired and adapted to the ocean from one of our fav quotes: “In a world where you can be anything, be yourself” - Etta Turner ⁣
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Chromatophores are a special type of pigment-containing cells found in a variety of species, such as the octopus! An array of nerves and muscles are able to control the expansion and contraction of these cells. The more a sac expands, the more visible that colour becomes on the surface of an octopus. This adaptation allows them to camouflage when hiding, or stand out when they want to be seen! 🐙

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There are roughly 110,000 walruses on earth, but their future is threatened from climate change. These vulnerable marine mammals rely on sea ice as rest stops while foraging for mollusks or clams on the ocean floor. With more and more sea ice disappearing each year, walruses are forced onto land in large numbers.

If you want to learn more about walruses check out their classification page on the IUCN Red list of threatened species, documentaries featuring walrus such One Planet, and environmental NGO websites such as WWF Canada.

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There are over 200 species of angler fish found throughout the depths of the Atlantic and Antarctic oceans. Only the females have the famous luminous piece of dorsal spine that overhangs their mouth to attract curious prey.

The angler fish has been featured in many movies, perhaps most famously in Finding Nemo! With the luminous light casting into the darkness, Marvin and Dori would have never found P Sherman 42 wallaby way Sydney!

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