Here’s what’s worth reading today, Wednesday, April 17, 2019:
Sea grass protection vital to Texas saltwater fishing efforts: No matter the variety — shoal grass, turtle grass or star grass — the different forms of vegetation that inhabit shallow coastal flats are vital to maintaining coastal ecosystems, in particular those places that harbor speckled trout, redfish and flounder that we Texas anglers love to pursue all year.
‘I was yelling Mommy!’: Seven-year-old boy describes being attacked by cougar: A 7-year-old boy who was attacked by a cougar in a small lakeside community on Vancouver Island is sharing the story of how his mother rescued him after hearing his screams. Zach Bromley said he was playing in his family’s backyard in Lake Cowichan, B.C. on March 29 when he spotted the juvenile cougar staring at him from behind a fence.
An abandoned puppy surprises its rescuers when it turns out to be something else: Humane Society officers received a call the other day from a Tierrasanta resident who found an abandoned puppy while walking his dog in a nearby canyon. He scooped it up, took it back to his house and summoned the San Diego Humane Society. When officers arrived, they had a big surprise. Upon examination, the tiny critter was a far different kind of pup — a coyote pup.
Hop into a Texas state park for Easter fun this spring:Â From Easter egg hunts to egg coloring, Texas state parks are hopping with unique Easter programs for the whole family to enjoy.
Shark attack survivors emerge as unlikely allies in conservation efforts: Founded in 2009, Shark Attack Survivors for Shark Conservation joined the shark conservation community, stating its belief that protecting these top predators was critical for ocean health. The group, which has grown to around two dozen members from around the world, advocated for passage of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 in the United States and for management and protections of vulnerable shark species globally.
Pet elk kills man, leaves wife seriously injured in attack in Australia: An American elk kept as a pet killed its owner and left his wife critically injured in an attack as they went into the animal’s enclosure.
Reported unlawful fishing in Belize may harm tourist industry: A recent article in a Belizean newspaper based on an investigation by Turneffe Atoll Trust charges that Belize’s fish stock are being devastated by illegal Guatemalan gill net fishing.
Do these four things now to help ensure a summer of safe boating: Boatyards, marinas and clubs are waking up after a long winter’s nap, and boaters have begun preparing their vessels for the season. While the boat needs to be looked at and readied for a summer of fun, so does your safety.
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