#bay ghost shrimp

[quibbs126]

Today I learned there’s a bunch of interesting shrimp, and now I want them as Cookies

I’m just going to list some I found today. I’ve already talked about Pistol Shrimp, so I won’t talk about it here

Harlequin Shrimp:

Like where do these things start and end? I don’t know, but they look really cool. I heard they can also change color based on their mood. If you were to make them a Cookie, I’d say make them a clown, perhaps for a rival circus to the Big Top Circus (that was the name of Banana and Ice Juggler’s circus, right?)

Amano Shrimp:

Okay, so maybe they’re not the most interesting looking, and maybe also not the most interesting, but still. Though also I hear that they change color based on their diet? I dunno. But what I was looking at that I thought was interesting was that they’re apparently very active cleaners. I feel like you could make them a cleaner that’s also very particular about messes, and perhaps a bit of a germaphobe? Like, if they see a mess, they just have to clean it

Vampire Shrimp:

(They apparently come in multiple colors, so I just got a few different pictures of different colors)

I think what makes them most interesting is that despite their size (apparently they’re pretty big, at least for shrimp) and name, they’re apparently rather calm and non aggressive. Also they’re supposedly pretty shy and reclusive. Honestly, it kind of reminded me of Dark Choco Cookie, which is probably a big reason I like them. Also they’re very big and bulky, which makes them look kind of cute to me, I don’t know why. Also they only come out at night, which is probably another reason for their name

I don’t have much in terms of ideas for a Vampire Shrimp Cookie, other than people finding them scary at first, only to realize they’re really not. I just wanted to show you them (also I feel like using this for a Dark Choco/Lobster kid if I ever do one)

Ghost/Glass Shrimp:

I mostly just added them because it’s an easy “ghost Cookie” if you wanted to have one. Also they’re see through, which is cool

Bay Ghost Shrimp:

Apparently these shrimps are soft, or at least softer than other shrimp. Also they have asymmetrical claws, as you can see. They apparently spend a lot of time burrowing. I’m also running out of ideas for how to turn this into a Cookie, but I thought it was neat. I suppose it would be something pertaining to its digging abilities

I think I’m gonna stop here, but still, cool shrimp

Edit: oh, also, another one, Boxer Shrimp, also known as Banded Coral Shrimp, among other names

Apparently they use their claws to clean fish and remove things like algae and parasites from them to eat. Also they can sense fish with their antenna apparently. I’d say either go the obvious route of a boxer, or something to do with their cleaning thing, though I don’t know what. Perhaps some sort of doctor? Maybe just confined to other sea creatures?

Also Fairy Shrimp

I wasn’t able to find much on them, but they’re relatively large and slow and typically used as food. Also they like to swim upside down. They’d probably make for a more cute Cookie

You know, I find it kind of ironic how I’m now thinking shrimp are really cool, despite the fact that my dad is allergic to shrimp (and I’m not sure if I am), and my family just generally dislikes seafood

[montereybayaquarium]

It’s time for Zodiac signs as shrimp (and other close shrimp-like relatives)! 🦐✨

🌜☀️✨ Part 1 ✨ ☀️🌛

Sea the rest in 🌜☀️✨ Part 2! ✨ ☀️🌛

Thanks to our fronds @mbari-blog for the image of the transparent shrimp! (which is technically an amphipod, but shhhhhh)

[fictionaldogcompetition]

Contestants!

Below the cut is the contestants and their matches!

Each poll will be 1 week long, and they'll go out 10 at a time. The exact date and time polls will start going up is a little up in the air right now, because I'm going out of town over the weekend. So they might begin as early as Monday 18th, but probably not later than Wednesday 20th. I'll let you know the night before.

Anyway, just think of this delay as time to write propaganda ahead of your dog's poll going up!

Ruff Ruffman (Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman) vs Muttley (Wacky Races)

Snowy (Tintin series) vs Dog (Columbo)

Maliketh, The Black Blade (Elden Ring) vs Wolfie (Until Dawn)

Unnamed Dog/The Imitator (The Thing) vs Whisper the Wolf (Sonic IDW comics)

Queen Teatinu (Healin Good Precure) vs Nigou/Tetsuya 2 (Kuroko no Basket)

Melody Amaranth (Super Lesbian Animal RPG) vs Pappy van Poodle (Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball)

Sunkist (HLVRAI) vs Dog that can Drive (Drawfee)

Hylian Retriever (Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) vs Wolf (Minecraft)

Bee/Bay (Dragon Ball Z) vs Shadow (Homeward Bound)

Blue (Blue's Clues) vs Ein (Cowboy Bebop)

Snoopy (Peanuts) vs Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)

Argos (The Odyssey) vs Barkspawn (Dragon Age)

Diogee (Milo Murphy's Law) vs Winston (Hannibal)

Good Boy (DuckTales) vs Bear (Person of Interest)

Daisy & Winnie (The Mistholme Museum Podcast) vs Heidi & Jackie (Hello from the Hallowoods) 

Missile (Ghost Trick) vs Sparky (Frankenweenie)

Bond (Spy X Family) vs Goddard (Jimmy Neutron)

Scratch (Baldur’s Gate 3) vs Iggy (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

Cujo (Danny Phantom) vs Cujo (Cujo (1983))

Momiji Inubashiri (Touhou Project) vs Tequila/Ernesto Salas (Arknights)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes) vs Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo media)

Shrimp (The Upturned) vs Holidog (Holiday World)

Rapunzel the Corgi (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) vs K9 (Doctor Who)

Blue (Wolf’s Rain) vs Shiba-Warrior Taro (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Annoying Dog (Undertale) vs Old Dan & Little Ann (Where the Red Fern Grows)

Chou Chou (Shoujo Cosette (Les Miserables anime)) vs Porthos (Star Trek: Enterprise)

Pompompurin (Sanrio) vs Krypto (DC)

Sorry-oo (Moomin) vs Tau (Palia)

Jake the Dog (Adventure Time) vs Lesser dog (Undertale)

Noodle (Nona the Ninth/The Locked Tomb series) vs Nina Tucker/Alexander (FullMetal Alchemist)

Lucky the Pizza Dog (Marvel Comics) vs Seymour (Futurama)

Wishbone (Wishbone Series) vs Angelo (Final Fantasy VIII)

Ox (Dimension 20: Unsleeping City) vs Hewie (Haunting Ground)

Bingpup (The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System) vs Elena (Spiritfarer)

Barnaby B. Beagle (Welcome Home) vs Charlie B. Barkin (All Dogs Go to Heaven)

Polterpup (Luigi’s Mansion) vs Gromit (Wallace and Gromit)

Santa’s Little Helper (The Simpsons) vs Slink/Slinky Dog (Toy Story)

Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog) vs Twig (Hilda)

Zosimos/Zozo (The Glass Scientists webcomic) vs The BTS Wolves (Midnight Burger)

Unnamed Dog (Teletubbies) vs Shigure Souma (Fruits basket)

Dachsbun (Pokemon) vs Hector J. Peabody (Mr. Peabody & Sherman)

Inuyasha (Inuyasha) vs Frank the Pug (Men in Black)

Sam (Sam and Max) vs Barnabas (The Sandman)

Duck Hunt Dog (Duck Hunt) vs Mira (Silent Hill 2)

Fairy (Mo Dao Zu Shi) vs Shiloh (Shiloh series)

Makkachin (Yuri!!! On Ice) vs Becquerel/Bec (Homestuck)

Rush (Mega Man) vs Dogmeat (Fallout 4)

Dog (Good Omens) vs Zamazenta (Pokemon)

[obscurecharactershowdown]

Round 3 Matchups!

This round has no 3 way matches, and I'm going to try to see if I can arrange round 4 so that doesn't happen there either. Matches are below the cut!

GROUP A 

Leila Vernon (The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris) vs Rosalia Rossellini (Trauma Team)

Miyabi Hanakouji (Persona 2) vs Merim Felspar (Three of Hearts Podcast)

Tragedian (pathologic) vs Rose Red (Ghost Quartet)

Nin (Paranatural) vs Itakura Akira (Talentless Nana)

Raikou Shimizu (Nabari no Ou) vs Cyber 6 (Cybersix)

Kate (Shadow’s House) vs The Guardian (Hyper Light Drifter)

GROUP B 

Tougou Mimori/Washio Sumi (Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero & Washio Sumi is a Hero) vs Tirsiak (Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion)

Anima (Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?!) vs Walter Walzac (The Brave of Gold Goldran)

Pappy van Poodle (Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball) vs Isaac (Awful Hospital)

Oopsy Bear (Care Bears (2007 series)) vs Xuanli (Lanxi Zhen)

Hikaru (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) vs Red Savarin (Solatorobo)

Bennett (Hello Charlotte) vs Sheila (Witch’s Heart)

GROUP C 

Bolt (Crypt of the Necrodancer) vs Vella (Velouria Beastender Tartine) (Broken Age (video game))

Bai Lang (My Tooth Your Love) vs Aliya Elasra (Heaven’s Vault)

Sawamura Tetsuo (Yuureitou) vs Katook (The Katurran Odyssey)

The Spider Core (The Lab - Core Slingshot) vs Satyarani (Raven: The Secret Temple)

Rambler (Happy Happy Clover) vs Felix Iskandar Escellun (Last Legacy)

"good" Tom (El Goonish Shive) vs Dee Kennedy (Dayshift at Freddy’s)

GROUP D 

The Exsurgent Virus (Eclipse Phase) vs Heart (Moonlight Chicken) 

Es (Milgram) vs Ulala (Space Channel 5)

Diggory Graves (Hello from the Hallowoods) vs Brutha (Discworld) 

Kusuriuri (Mononoke) vs Tin (Triage The Series)

Silver (Oneshot) vs Gary (Faith the Unholy Trinity)

Shijima Tsukishima/Shimeji (Shimeji simulation) vs Nuch (Not Me The Series)

GROUP E 

Sarah Collins (Dark Shadows (1966-1971)) vs Zaknafein Do'Urden (The Legend of Drizzt (Forgotten Realms))

Leonie Beaumort (Aviary Attorney) vs Magda (Vapors)

Principal Shirley Oddwell (Oddport Academy) vs The Cashier (Midnight Museum)

Seaweed (Gloomverse) vs Stag Malinay (Krystar First Fragment)

No Significant Harassment (Rain World) vs Sally Swing (Betty Boop)

Shrimp (The Upturned) vs Cecilia Sylvie (Cross-dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie)

GROUP F

Gabrielle (Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove) vs Liv (Spooky Month)

Fumi-ba (Kamen Rider Ghost) vs Corona Hoshino (Swans in Space)

Granger (NeverHome game series) vs Gaap Goemon (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun)

Forest Friend (Gris) vs Protagonist (Melatonin)

Turnip (Chicory: A Colorful Tale) vs Agent (Penguinronpa)

Uhh… these guys? (Rhythm Heaven Fever) vs Tiger of the Wind (Monster Rancher (1999))

[savyir-genesizz-the-wizard]

Destiny 2 OCs:

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Cogito-4 (he/him)

(main oc)

an exo arclock

was a Pole as a human (speaks the language quite well; author of a dictionary and many papers on the culture and remaining architecture)

only uses arc (very rarely solar); would never embrace the Darkness

rezzed some time after the end of the Great Hunt on the Reef (knew a bit Eliksnii language)

malfunctioning left leg (loses control over it for a second if he puts too much weight on it); levitates using light

grew up in the Last City (student of a Warlock named Štefan Ryba), didn't leave it until the Twilight Gap

missed a lot of big conflicts; prefers a role of researcher over fighter

worked on planets and other objects distant from Earth

returned to Earth during the Red War and worked as a gunsmith of the Farm

currently works as a Vanguard's Operative on Nessus and a geologist

he's excellent at fixing or assembling guns (great memory and motor skills) but he can't create one from scratch

bad jumpship pilot

likes City food

doesn't enjoy spending too much time with other Warlocks

talks a lot

really wants to help everyone, even if he says he just wants to be left alone (and never is)

warlock deputy vanguard (against his will)

Dun-Dun (he/him)

Cogito-4's ghost

used to work as a librarian in Cryptarchy Archives

when he went searching for his guardian, his friend and their guardian died. After learning that, he didn't allow Cogito to leave the City for many years

terrified of fights (and rezzing during fights)

pretty good in social situations

rarely leaves his guardian

teached Cogito how to swear

Taş (he/him)

awoken void titan

fireteam died in Throne World in SotSeraph

used to be a Hunter up until this point because of group pressure

very low self-esteem

ghost: Yürek (e/em/eir)

(Štefan) Ryba (they/them)

human arclock >> (allegedly) Taken (MiA)

lived in the Dark Ages; kept as a Warlord's slave, freed by Saladin

Cogito-4's mentor

very optimistic, never fully serious

(alleged part:)

was 'taken' around the start of the Reef Wars

stuck in the Ascendant Realm

Toland is making fun of them but they couldn't care less

false prophet turned not-so false prophet

ghost (allegedly Taken): Kvet (one/one's)

Kobzar-23 (he/him)

exo solar titan

diversity win - this Titan is hopelessly devoted to another Titan instead of a Warlock

used to travel the Solar system since the Sunbreakers left the City, in search for Golden Age tech until the battle at the Burning Lake and when he returned to guard the Earth

made it his life mission to learn how to play every instrument he finds cool (some can be hard if you are an exo)

head mods that look like a mustache (movable!)

ghost: Perebendya (he/him)

Enebish (he/it)

human void titan (ex-Stoneborn Order)

risen in the Dark Age (a bit younger than the Drifter)

object of Kobzar's adoration

looks intimidating (doesn't emote much) but he's very friendly and helpful

pets random cats

almost died during the Red War but was saved by Kobzar

(they live together now and guard the Walls)

ghost: Tovshuur (it/its)

Krewetka (or Shrimp) (it/its)

ghost who lost its guardian (in SotSeraph)

hangs around in bars and yells at people

Kayetan Snakecharmer (he/him)

awoken solar hunter

races in SRL (mid tier, never last but never first)

clueless himbim

ghost: Starsky (they/them)

Fig (she/her)

Young Light titan

never seen without her helmet

just follows Shaw Han around

surprisingly good at not dying a horrible death!

ghost: Ghost-ghost (he/she)

Fireteam "Trouble" (real Hunter Freudian trio):

(Ksawery Lew Franc Rajmund) Wawrzyniec "Wawrzyn" Swoboda (he/him)

human void hunter

couldn't decide on one name, people call him just Wawrzyn nowadays (means just 'bay leaf' basically)

lost an arm in the Hellmouth

used to be a Gunslinger but he physically can't use solar anymore since then

gets into trouble all the time

ghost: Chrząszcz (or just "Beatle") (he/them)

Enikő-13 (she/her)

exo solar hunter

always broke

lives in the Last City

her back hurts and her ghost can't fix it

"not great" at Crucible but plays it regularly anyway (has some genuine fans)

ghost: Sárgaréz (she/her)

Nocolot (or Nyctibius) (she/her)

awoken solar and arc hunter

very tall

complains a lot

probably has very complicated and interesting private life but never talks about it

ghost: Waqra (he/him)

Bragis (the Cursed) (he/it/they)

eliksnii ex-Wolf baron

currently lives in the City with the House of Light

warrior turned potter

Ibroldys (the Most Beloved) (she/her)

eliksnii Light's splicer

works with Guardians and Caiatl's Cabal on Vanguard's missions

Bragis'es daughter; takes care of him

praises the Traveler as a god

"It is what it is"

Obrypiks (the Pestilence of the Three Shipwrecks Pass) (she/her)

eliksnii ex-Devil Vandal

didn't join the House of Salvation because she hates authority

a nuisance at best

horrible little fucker

(Traveler forbid women do anything)

Karlun (the Brightest Star/ Plague Claw) (he/him)

Scorn

probably a bit more sapient than he should be

would like to escape the Witness but is stuck in the Savathûn's Throne World

Bragis'es son

Grau'amun (she/her)

ulurant ex-Red Legionist

mechanic

born without part of her right arm

all her friends are dead :(

(I'll write here more once I bring myself to write more chapters of that fic she's in)

[batmanshole]

my aquatic beast collection (minecraft)

under the cut bc its a lot.

(NOT INCLUDING DROWNED)

Alligator snapping turtle Anglerfish Arapaima Arrau turtle Atlantic cod Atlantic halibut Atlantic herring Bayed Blackfish Blobfish Bluegill Boulti Box turtle Brown shrooma Brown trout Cachalot whale Capitaine Carp Catfish Cod (vanilla) Coelacanth Crab Crocodile Deep sea fish (11 variants) Dolphin (vanilla) Elder guardian (vanilla) Frilled shark Frog Gar Ghost shark Giant isopod Glow squid (upgrade aquatic) Great thrasher Guardian (vanilla) Hammerhead shark Horseshoe crab Jellyfish Lionfish Lobster Mantis shrimp Mimic octopus Minnow Mudskipper Muskellunge Nautilus Orca Pacific halibut Perch (aquaculture 2) Perch (upgrade aquatic) Pike Pink salmon Piranha Platypus Pollock Pufferfish (vanilla) Rainbow trout Red chroma Red grouper Salmon (vanilla) Sea pig Seal Smallmouth bass Squat lobsters Squid (vanilla) Starshell turtle Synodontis Tambaqui Thrasher Tropical fish (vanilla) Tuna Turtle (vanilla)

...and me!

[vintagewildlife]

Bay ghost shrimp (Neotrypaea californiensis) By: Unknown photographer From: Natural History of Marine Animals 1949

[thailiveabordno1]

MV LUCKY MARIN LIVEABORD 

The Lucky Marine Liveaboard is a 27-meter/89-feet-long liveaboard taking 24 guests on dive safaris in Thailand’s Similan Islands and Lipeh Island. There are 12 air-conditioned cabins and a choice between a VIP Master cabin, a Deluxe Queen or Twin cabin, and triple cabins with bunk beds. One deluxe queen and one twin cabin can be converted into triple cabins. Trips aboard the Lucky Marine include three main meals and snacks, cookies, and fresh fruit throughout the day. Buffet-style meals plus an à-la-carte menu of Thai and European food will be served, and there is a BBQ during trips.

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Dive sites the Lucky Marine Liveaboard visits include Honeymoon Bay, where there are vibrant coral reefs; Tuna Wreck, Elephant Head Rock with its swim-throughs; Turtle Rock with its incredibly varied wildlife; Christmas Point with its colorful fish; Tachai Pinnacle with its large sea fans and small coral gardens; the legendary Richelieu Rock with all its macro creatures, Koh Bon - the best place to find manta rays in the region, and Boonsung Wreck, a dredger at 20 meters’ depth with its nudibranchs, crocodile fish, stonefish, lionfish and many others. Lucky Marine Liveaboard is a trip to remember.

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Book your diving safari aboard the Lucky Marine liveaboard today.

MV LUCKY MARIN LIVEABORD  Gallery

MV LUCKY MARIN LIVEABORD  Deck Plans

Boat features

Camera Station

Massage

Daily housekeeping

Audio & video entertainment

Air Conditioned saloon

Aircon Cabins

Sun Deck

Indoor Saloon

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Warm Water Showers

Outdoor Dining

Custom built for diving

Charging stations

En-Suite bathrooms

Free Internet

Paid Internet

Non-Smoking Rooms

Outside Showers

Family Cabins

Seaview Cabins

Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

Naturalist Itineraries

Dedicated Local & International Crew

Leisure Deck

Observation Deck

Bar

BBQ Area

Available for Charter

Naturalist Guide

Highlights

Ideal for divers and non-divers alike

Massages on board

Underwater scooters

Nitrox available

MV LUCKY MARIN LIVEABORD   Accommodation

Master Cabin

1 double bed

Aircon with control

Ensuite Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Deluxe Cabin

1 single and 1 double bed

Aircon with control

Ensuite Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Budget Cabin 2

2 single beds (twin)

Aircon with control

Shared Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Budget Cabin 2 is located on the Main Deck. This has a shared bathroom and is furnished with an individually controlled air conditioning system. This cabin consists of 2 single bunk beds.

MV LUCKY MARIN  5D/4N 14 Dive Similan-Koh Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock NORTH ANDAMAN ITINERARY

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Day 1

The Meeting point for check-in is after 18:00 pm at the stadium in front of Thap la mu pier (Phang Nga Province).

Check-in at the ship, boat briefing, and serve snacks. Departure time is around 22.00 pm

Day 2

4 dives/Similan: 3 Day dives + 1 Sunset dive

Day 3

4 dives/Similan: 3 Day dives + 1 Night dive

Day 4

4 dives/ Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock: 3 Day dives + 1 Night dive

Day 5: 

3 dives/Similan Koh Bon-3 Day dives. Underway to Tablamu Pier, transfer by minibus back to Phuket approx: 18:00

Marine Life: Regular sightings of Manta Rays & Eagle rays at Koh Bon Pinnacle, as well as the usual Giant Trevailles & Napolean Wrasse. Koh Bon West Ridge can provide Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranch, Lion Fish, Trigger Fish, and big groups of Bat Fish. Richelieu Rock - Whale Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Boxer Shrimp, Durban Dancing Shrimp (good for a manicure), Blue Line Cleaner Shrimps (teeth cleaning), Harlequin Shrimps (rare and beautiful), Tiger Tail Seahorse, Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Reef Top Pipefish, Bentstick Pipefish, and Pineapple Fish.

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* The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator

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The last dive of the trip will be on the penultimate day. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain's discretion.

[cristinad61]

Brief stops in Sonoma County

Our customary parking spot at Doran Beach We found the tide extremely low when we arrived at Doran County Park (south of Bodega Bay), where we always stop to collect ghost shrimp. Although there seemed to be a surprising number of people using the beach — across the road from where we park — we had the bay side completely to ourselves. I did notice, though, that as we were finishing up and…

[cybermeep]

i went and visited my grandmother for a bit today.. also sat on these steps for awhile which led into this bay area, picked some cool rocks and a cool little shell! also got to see a few minnows and some ghost shrimp.. maybe not ghost shrimp specifically but definitely shrimp. i dipped my feet in the water for awhile and some of them picked at my dead skin.. it was interesting to see how they lived and swam about.. i love nature!!!

also was scared shitless half the time because of an unknown buzzing insect about which i didnt not see once but did hear many times… i did not get bit i dont think but who knows. either way it was interesting to interact with nature along with very peaceful..

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

A Sandy Haven in Japan On the eastern shore of Hokkaido, a hook-shaped spit juts into the Nemuro Strait. The 28-kilometer-long (17-mile-long) feature, Notsuke Peninsula, is one of the largest sand spits in Japan. The pair of Landsat images above shows the peninsula in the summer (top) and winter (lower). In the summer image, patches of sea grass and kelp (green) are visible in the shallow waters of Notsuke Bay, an area mostly enclosed by the peninsula where the water depth generally averages less than 1 meter (3 feet). The Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 acquired the summer image on July 2, 2022; the same sensor captured the winter image on December 27, 2022. The sheltered waters of the bay serve as a key habitat, food source, and nursery for a variety of sea life, including Hokkai shrimp, salmon, and migratory waterbirds. To avoid damaging the seagrass and clogging the propellors of motorized boats, local fishermen instead use traditional sailboats called Utasebune to harvest shrimp. As seen in the winter image, the bay’s shallow waters freeze over during the coldest months of winter, creating a vast expanse of frozen water known locally as an “ice horizon.” The spit is made up mostly of sand and sediment that is carried by the Shibetsu River and then transported south by longshore currents along the Nemuro Strait. However, sediment has been in short supply in recent decades due to the construction of a port in Shibetsu that blocks some of the sediment from moving south. Regular dredging, the construction of groin structures to prevent erosion, and a variety of beach nourishment projects have helped Notsuke Peninsula remain intact. However, Landsat satellite images show the peninsula narrowing in some areas in recent decades in the face of ongoing wave action and erosion, sea level rise, and the gradual subsidence of the landscape. Indeed, salty water encroaching on forested patches of the peninsula has left dying ghost forests in areas such as Narawara and Todowara. NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Adam Voiland.

[quibbs126]

With the new Ovenbreak update seemingly having Lobster and Mocha Ray interacting and teaming up again, now I feel tempted to do a fankid between the two (I mean it was already in my personal list it’s just the idea has been revitalized)

But my biggest problem is that I just don’t know what to make one. I mean, I know there’s sea angels/sea butterflies, which I think sound like a great psomeone’s already done that, and I don’t want to take an idea someone else already used

[green-algae]

A bay ghost shrimp [Neotrypaea californiensis] photographed by Ron Wolf in California.

[alleycat97]

The Newly Weds (Pt.1)

Poppy x MC(Bea)

Tag list- @samanthadalton @baexpoppy @uhh-the-green-thing @kwaj115 @belvoiresqueenbee @rayvenz3 @rich-and-bitchy-is-my-type @a-ghost-girl @hallowdiamond @veenast @iamsimpforpoppy

Bea’s first day on campus left her with more questions than answers. She hadn’t run into that bitch Poppy in a few days but she wouldn’t mind making that small fry her bitch again.

Speaking of bitches, Chloe was gonna catch these farm hands as soon as she sees the ditz blonde again for destroying her laptop.

Oh and did she mention she hooked up with her professor? Talk about awkward. But at least Bea had a new friend, her roommate, Zoey. She already seems to have her back so all isn’t totally lost.

But as Bea sat at an upscale restaurant alone, she couldn’t help but think of home and how this could be a mistake, totally unaware of the shrimp paste of a woman sitting down across from her.

“Iowa.” Poppy said trying to antagonize the new girl some more.

She had finished up her dinner with Chloe and Veronica, and told them to run along. She spotted the new girl Hughes sitting alone in the back of the restaurant, such an easy target.

“What do you want.” Bea said disinterested, continuing to pick at her food.

“Normally I wouldn’t dare be caught talking to a bottom feeding cow wrestler like you in public, but I came over to remind you that Belvoire is my school. Your little stunt on the quad was brave, but stupid.”

“Puuuu-leaseee.” Bea laughed. “I could have your little school and your crown at the snap of my manicured fingers.”

“You’re just like every other triple digit waste of air that’s tried to come for my crown. News flash cow patty, I’ve made students more of a threat than you cry and transfer like the bottom feeders they are. Don’t make me ruin you before your Belvoire career gets started.”

Bea couldn’t believe the intensity and the hatred this girl kept inside. It was overwhelming and she had no clue where such a small woman kept it all. She was quite arousing when she was mad.

“Are you listening to me? Don’t tell me your deaf now too.” Poppy snapped her fingers trying to get Bea to snap out of her gaze. A gaze in which was burning right through Poppy, making her cheeks flush. “Stop staring you…beast! It’s rude!”

Bea smirked; seeing Poppy blush was all the fuel she needed, she caved for just a second showing her true feelings and Bea was ready to play.

She stood up from her side and made her way to Poppy’s, never taking her hungry gaze off the smaller girl. Like a cougar ready to pounce, she inched closer to Poppy, cornering her in.

“What do you think your doing Farmsville! Get your dirty farm hands away from me!” Poppy’s breath hitched as Bea forcefully held both of Poppy’s arms at bay with one hand and used her other to grab her chin, forcing her to look deep into her eyes.

“Admit it Pops, you want me, you want this.” Bea whispered, kissing around her ear.

Poppy moaned, damn her hormones and this freakishly strong farm girl. But she was right, she was willing to see if this 8 second ride was as advertised.

“Let’s grab some drinks and head to my place.” Bea added, leaving her mark on Poppy’s neck.

…

Beep…Beep….Beep…Beep(Alarm clock)

“Turn that damn thing offffff, my head hurts….” Bea cried out, lazily punching the alarm over and over until it shut up. Only to hear a weird ringtone going off simultaneously across the room.

(What sounds like a spam caller trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty)

“I swear Chloe I will kill you if this is some of your choreography bullshit.” Poppy winced sitting up in bed reaching for her phone.

“Huh, it was mom. 47 missed calls? What in the hell?” Poppy quizzed looking up from her phone realizing she wasn’t in her room.

“Morning Pops.” Bea said stretching out, making the smaller woman jump out of her skin.

“Damnit newbee! What the hell did you do to me last night! I don’t remember anything.”

“First off, stop yelling. My head is about to fucking explode. Secondly, I didn’t do shit. You ordered some fancy drinks and we fucked…a lot. And that’s all I remember.”

“What the hell is this?” Poppy panicked looking at her Pjs, “Farmsville Hog Calling Champion? I’m going to be even sicker.”

“You better call your mom, it seems to be important.” Bea noted, watching the phone vibrate and ring once again.

“Shut your filthy hog calling mouth and don’t tell me what to do.” Poppy demanded raising the phone to her ear.

“Hello mother!” Poppy’s fake ass turned from Princess to goblin in a mere second after hearing her mother’s tone.

“What the hell are you doing Poppy! Trying to ruin us for good!?” Poppy’s mom yelled enraged.

“Calm down mom, what are you talking about?” Poppy asked confused.

“Why don’t you check your Picta page! Mrs. Poppy Hughes!”

Poppy’s heart stopped, it just dawned on her she was wearing a wedding ring, so she quickly checked her socials and The T. Sure enough, her and Bea Hughes tied the Knot last night.

“I’m going to kill you Iowa!” Poppy screamed trying to smother Bea with her pillow.

“Poppy! Please let’s talk this out! It’s got to be a mistake!” Bea pleaded easily tossing her new ‘wife’ off her.

“Does this look like a mistake!” Poppy threw over their signed copy of the wedding certificate she found on the dresser, signed Mrs. and Mrs. Hughes.

“And look at this ring, where did you buy this? And vending machine!” Poppy protested.

“How do I know? Please calm down and let’s figure this out.” Bea said approaching Poppy who stood up and backed towards the door.

“No! Stay away! I’m gonna call my lawyers and sue your hillbilly ass!”

“Sue me? What’s yours is mine…honey.” Bea teased, not helping the situation.

“Just! Just stay away from me!”

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Round 4 Matchups

Below the cut are the matchups, they'll be posted in the next few days. As always I'll announce the night before when they're coming

GROUP A

Leila Vernon (The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris) vs Miyabi Hanakouji (Persona 2)

Tragedian (Pathologic) vs Nin (Paranatural)

Cyber 6 (Cybersix) vs Kate (Shadow’s House)

GROUP B

Tougou Mimori/Washio Sumi (Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero & Washio Sumi is a Hero) vs Anima (Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?!)

Pappy van Poodle (Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball) vs Oopsy Bear (Care Bears (2007 series))

Hikaru (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) vs Sheila (Witch’s Heart)

GROUP C

Vella (Velouria Beastender Tartine) (Broken Age) vs Bai Lang (My Tooth Your Love)

Katook (The Katurran Odyssey) vs Satyarani (Raven: The Secret Temple)

Rambler (Happy Happy Clover) vs Dee Kennedy (Dayshift at Freddy’s)

GROUP D

 Heart (Moonlight Chicken) vs Es (Milgram)

Diggory Graves (Hello from the Hallowoods) vs Kusuriuri (Mononoke)

Gary (Faith the Unholy Trinity) vs Nuch (Not Me The Series)

GROUP E

Zaknafein Do'Urden (The Legend of Drizzt (Forgotten Realms)) vs Leonie Beaumort (Aviary Attorney)

The Cashier (Midnight Museum) vs Stag Malinay (Krystar First Fragment)

No Significant Harassment (Rain World) vs Shrimp (The Upturned) 

GROUP F

Liv (Spooky Month) vs Fumi-ba (Kamen Rider Ghost)

Granger (NeverHome game series) vs Forest Friend (Gris)

Turnip (Chicory: A Colorful Tale) vs Uhh… these guys? (Rhythm Heaven Fever)

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callianassa californiensis (bay ghost shrimp)