My View of Life on the Dock
There was a huge turnout yesterday in both runners and spectators for the Twin Lobsters Half Marathon. It was a gorgeous day for the 13.1 mile run starting at the High School going out around the backshore and back. (A beautiful day for us spectators as well!) I’d like to give a big shout out to my niece Jessica Mathews who ran her first big 13 mile race yesterday and totally rocked it with the help of some strategically stationed cheerleaders!! For all that participated…great job!!
This ship was coming into the harbor this morning…couldn’t see the name but I hope they enjoy our beautiful city!
SnotBot (and the Kerr family) are heading to the UN as part World Ocean’s Day celebration. Amy writes, “Iain will be speaking to the UN General Assembly on Thursday about SnotBot for World Oceans Day, along with Sir Richard Branson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sylvia Earle and James Cameron, with music by Daft Punk! We’re making a family trip of it, so Dylan and I will be going along. We’ll try to remember to bring a GMG sticker. “
Gloucester’s own Ocean Alliance will be part of the World Oceans Day celebration on June 8 at the Great Hall of the United Nations in New York City. Ocean Alliance CEO Dr. Iain Kerr will speak about the role of innovation and technology in ocean conservation and will introduce delegates to Ocean Alliance’s innovative research drone, SnotBot. Dr. Kerr will be one of many ocean advocates, including philanthropist Richard Branson, director James Cameron, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and oceanographer Sylvia Earle, who will be making presentations during the celebration along with a live feed from the International Space Station.
SnotBot is a customized drone that allows Ocean Alliance to collect behavioural and biological data (whale blow or snot) from whales noninvasively, without harming or disturbing the animals. Modified consumer drones have immense potential in marine mammal science and conservation, and Ocean Alliance’s SnotBot program has been at the very forefront of this new research paradigm, not only attaching petri dishes and sponges to drones to collect whale blow, but also attaching cameras and microphones to collect a broad spectrum of other valuable data.
The whale blow that SnotBot collects contains DNA, microbiomes, pregnancy hormones, stress hormones, and ketones. SnotBot’s video camera collects behavioural data and also provides stunning imagery.
For more information about the World Oceans Day program, Christina Caputo <christina@parley.tv
For more information about SnotBot and Ocean Alliance’s Drones for Whale Research program, visit http://www.whale.or/research/drones/ or call Dr Iain Kerr at 978-281-2814 x15 or email ikerr@whale.org.
Images courtesy Ocean Alliance website.
Brunch, live music, waterfront dining, boats coming and going to distract the children, a sunny day, and a Bloody Mary bar…. need I say more?
We had a delicious breakfast in the sun yesterday over at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort and Mile Marker One. I’m not sure how it is that we haven’t had brunch on the deck while listening to music before…but, I’m so glad we did it yesterday.
My omelette made to order with peppers, feta, and olives was just as yummy as my Bloody Mary…also made to order.
We’ll definitely be doing that again!
Very exciting news:
SnotBot has been invited to the UN General Assembly on Thursday for World Oceans Day in the human form of this guy, where he will be joining Sir Richard Branson, Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron, the International Space Station, and he’ll be introduced by Sylvia Earle. Amy Kerr and daughter Dylan will be there to see it happen!!! You can check the UN website for a live feed, he’ll be on around 11 am.
Eoin Vincent Photo submitted by Scott Memhard
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GloucesterCast 227 With The Cast, Writer and Director Of Bank Job, Heidi Dallin, Karen Pischke, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 6/4/17
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Today was alpaca shearing day at the Marshall’s farm. We have lots of photos to share and I’ll have time to post them tomorrow. All the while alpaca shearing was taking place, Perry, the Marshall’s peacock, was struttin’ his stuff. There was no peahen in sight, but a certain chicken seemed to have caught Perry’s attention. The peacock mating call sounds more like a piercing scream, very startling the first time heard. Have a listen!
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Baby alpacas Pippi Longstocking, Maisy, and Rascal had their first shearing today.
Love those frogs
This group came to see how the other Cape looks.
Couple from Billerica enjoy Stacy Boulevard on a sunny day
Don’t miss Wicked Tuna Season 6 season finale tonight at 9pm. Best wishes to all the Captains, especially our friend Captain Dave!
Our lobstermen have some lobster traps for sale they are all in good fishing shape and are ready to fish.
$25 each.
Captain Joe and Sons
95 East Main St, Gloucester MA
Come down the dock first come first served.
Come down the dock first come first served. And here’s where you can apply for a recreational lobster permit with the state-
Good Morning Gloucester 