The Daily Bucket is a regular feature of the Backyard Science group. It is a place to note any observations you have made of the world around you. Insects, weather, meteorites, climate, birds and/or flowers. All are worthy additions to the bucket. Please let us know what is going on around you in a comment. Include, as close as is comfortable for you, where you are located. Each note is a record that we can refer to in the future as we try to understand the patterns that are quietly unwinding around us.
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Various locations
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An assortment of news items and such, some of which aren't really news:
The link title says it all
Link:
Louisiana-is-drowning-quickly
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A 3,300-foot-long crack in the desert floor tied to overdrawing groundwater
A 3,300-foot-long 25-foot-deep crack appeared in the desert floor in Sonora, Mexico. It is believed that it was likely caused by overdrawing groundwater to the extent that the surface collapsed. A possible harbinger for the future of the whole Colorado River Basin.
Link: crack in the desert floor
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Warming Gulf of Maine imperils fisheries
Lobster, cod, herring, whatever.
Long-established species of commercial fish, like cod, herring and northern shrimp, are departing for colder waters. Black sea bass, blue crabs and new species of squid — all highly unusual for the Gulf — are turning up in fishermen's nets.
Link:
Gulf of Maine
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And some good news
Fisheries to cut catch of endangered bluefin tuna.
Linky:
here
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Now It's Your Turn What have you noted happening in your area or travels? As usual post your observations as well as their general location in the comments.
Thank you.