tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4207603140236127512..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Seamounts ... mountains in the seas ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29349088846062245892018-10-21T16:46:18.805+01:002018-10-21T16:46:18.805+01:00Hi Jo - no worries ... probably when you and Matt ...Hi Jo - no worries ... probably when you and Matt weren't too well. It was just an interesting article and made me aware of various aspects of sea life I hadn't really taken account of ... so I was just glad to write about it. We definitely need to look after our rivers, lakes, seas and oceans ... thanks for coming back to read - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87433097926746759762018-10-15T14:01:57.225+01:002018-10-15T14:01:57.225+01:00I can't imagine how I missed this blog Hilary....I can't imagine how I missed this blog Hilary. It is a fascinating story and I have seen quite a bit about it on TV. It definitely needs all we can do to preserve it. We have treated the oceans as a dumping ground for many years but that needs to stop.<br /><br />Nudibranch can be so pretty to look at.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19406517137767526992018-09-27T01:36:21.678+01:002018-09-27T01:36:21.678+01:00Hi Jess - this has really started various strains ...Hi Jess - this has really started various strains of thought - but I'm so happy you and the others seem to appreciate this knowledge too. The rock fish is just an amazing colour isn't he - while the Nudibranch I need to find out more about them ... I definitely had no idea about the different zones - makes sense ... yet hadn't thought about it too much ... <br /><br />Delighted to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55619103110376339022018-09-27T00:58:26.800+01:002018-09-27T00:58:26.800+01:00Fascinating sea life! I love the rock fish and the...Fascinating sea life! I love the rock fish and the Nudibranch. Interesting information too. Much I had no idea about- so thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85907522111507364322018-09-24T23:18:30.022+01:002018-09-24T23:18:30.022+01:00@ Mark - nature is quite extraordinary isn't i...@ Mark - nature is quite extraordinary isn't it ... <br /><br />@ Elizabeth - oh we all have these moments ... I did when I read the article and realised it was something I could write up - so pleased I did; geography is an interesting subject - as it can tell us so much ... I know where most areas of the world are because of my geography lessons ... <br /><br />@ Pat - it was interesting to find out more of life under the ocean waves ...<br /><br />Thanks so much for your visits ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5612305185941068662018-09-24T22:52:56.616+01:002018-09-24T22:52:56.616+01:00Sure need to be preserved indeed. Those are some p...Sure need to be preserved indeed. Those are some pretty big mountains under there.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47837750903060851592018-09-24T22:46:45.587+01:002018-09-24T22:46:45.587+01:00I never really thought about mountains under the o...I never really thought about mountains under the ocean, which is pretty silly of me. And proves I should have paid much better attention in geography. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8710579724889205302018-09-24T17:37:49.005+01:002018-09-24T17:37:49.005+01:00Nature is amazing. It's crazy to thin that all...Nature is amazing. It's crazy to thin that all of this variety exists on just a single planet. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29397066675166350442018-09-24T17:35:21.553+01:002018-09-24T17:35:21.553+01:00@ Karen - thank you ... we all think of the oceans...@ Karen - thank you ... we all think of the oceans and the fish ... but forget that the water covers land ... and there's all these habitat zones. The article brought it home to me - and now here ... <br /><br />Vancouver is lovely ... as too BC and the Rockies ... lots to do and see. I'd love to meet up with you sometime ... I'll be here another year - but after that will be back in the UK: still might make it down south sometime once I've returned to England. But yes - it'd be fun to meet up ... <br /><br />@ Penny - it's very clever of you to find my blog ... while your human Dad is somewhat incapacitated - I hope he improves soon. I also hope you enjoy some of the 'older' posts ... <br /><br />Haida Gwaii I'm sure brings back memories for Gary when he was living over here ... I know he loves this place ... thanks for your pawsitive thoughts ... <br /><br />@ Victoria Marie - yes I did used to see the Jacques Cousteau programmes 'way back when' ... he was amazing. The EV Nautilus article has been so interesting to find out about ... thanks for your thoughts ... <br /><br />@ Nila - you must be able to see some wonderful sights where you are - I've never visited the Middle East. I expect underwater is so informative about so much ... lots to see and learn there ... <br /><br />@ Val - I'm like you ... not happy with 'wet water'! But this was fascinating to see and find out about. Very dangerous ... I always think of those early explorers ... perilous conditions.<br /><br />Thanks every one - so good to see you here ... and it's always encouraging to know you appreciate the subjects I write about ... cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45266939711960996302018-09-24T13:08:16.805+01:002018-09-24T13:08:16.805+01:00What a beautiful world there is under the surface ...What a beautiful world there is under the surface of the sea! I wish I enjoyed swimming in cold waters as I’d love to dive under and watch. I can imagine some of these waters are pretty perilous for sailors though!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9485565448763799912018-09-22T17:58:13.366+01:002018-09-22T17:58:13.366+01:00Underwater is as fascinating as overland. Your pos...Underwater is as fascinating as overland. Your post reminded me of Jacques Cousteau. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32165407105010448002018-09-22T15:48:12.639+01:002018-09-22T15:48:12.639+01:00This is soo interesting, Hilary. Did you ever watc...This is soo interesting, Hilary. Did you ever watch the Jacques Cousteau specials? I loved watching his underwater adventures on TV when I was younger. Like your blog, I always learn so much. Thank you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63707350943849505912018-09-22T00:27:17.607+01:002018-09-22T00:27:17.607+01:00Hi human, Hilary,
As you are aware, you will have...Hi human, Hilary,<br /><br />As you are aware, you will have the amazing delight of seeing me comment here while my human dad continues to recupawrate. <br /><br />I do apologise for our absence on your fascinating blog site. <br /><br />I shall backtrack and read some of your previous pawsts to my human dad. Of course, as you well know, Gary is very familiar with Vancouver Island. We both thank you for this interesting article. The mention of the Haida Gwaii brings back some fond, inspirational memories for Gary. I shall go and check out the video. <br /><br />Pawsitive wishes and all the beast, um, all the best,<br /><br />Penny x klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48862494310982129662018-09-21T21:44:15.759+01:002018-09-21T21:44:15.759+01:00So good of you to highlight this, Hilary. Apprecia...So good of you to highlight this, Hilary. Appreciate the info and photos, too. Would love someday to come visit Vancouver and the surrounding area. Perhaps if I ever make it there, and you are still on that side of the continent, we might meet in person. Hope you are doing well. Have a lovely weekend! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10328596871249351272018-09-21T19:00:35.420+01:002018-09-21T19:00:35.420+01:00@ Elsie - there's so much life in our oceans ....@ Elsie - there's so much life in our oceans ... it was lovely to come across this article and be able to write it up - they definitely need our protection. Glad you enjoyed the post ... <br /><br />@ Yolanda - I know I was thinking of you in the eye of the storm ... but as you say there's always something else ready to upset 'our applecart' - health or a major natural disaster. Lots of activity going on in the Pacific Rim's zones. I'm glad you are safe on the other side and all seems to be well with you ... it's a pleasure to connect ... <br /><br />@ Sherry - oh well you're really geared up for research here ... and I'm certain there's lots of scuba diving happening around the coasts. It must be quite extraordinary to see pisci-flora and fish in these marine zones ... lucky you to have experienced these habitats.<br /><br />@ Sandra - glad you enjoyed the post ... <br /><br />@ Stephen - it would be great if we humans could engage with our soils, plants, land, water, air and sea and realise they are essential to our ability to stay alive ... somehow we all need to protect natural life ...<br /><br />@ Julie - well this article and video certainly fascinated me - and I'd have loved to have seen more. Excellent that you appreciate the links ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - so much to protect ... to keep our species alive in the centuries to come and we can only do that if we look after and nurture all living life ... thanks for your thoughts - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37622240368929619552018-09-21T14:56:32.773+01:002018-09-21T14:56:32.773+01:00I find the underwater world so fascinating!! It...I find the underwater world so fascinating!! It's amazing to imagine. Thanks for sharing the conservation links - so important. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52087268671399451342018-09-21T04:25:54.621+01:002018-09-21T04:25:54.621+01:00I love our Earth and environment and want to see i...I love our Earth and environment and want to see it clean including air, water and soil. Though I'm a right-leaning centrist I shudder at anything that might endanger our environment. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15448445135620101792018-09-20T23:23:16.383+01:002018-09-20T23:23:16.383+01:00Fascinating for sure, Hilary. Thanks for sharing.Fascinating for sure, Hilary. Thanks for sharing.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61514536792329228972018-09-20T20:24:26.001+01:002018-09-20T20:24:26.001+01:00It would be interesting to explore the oceans ther...It would be interesting to explore the oceans there. I used to be a PADI Scuba instructor. I enjoyed seeing the wildlife in their natural habitat like that.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1189424970290878222018-09-20T16:43:12.258+01:002018-09-20T16:43:12.258+01:00While waiting to see what the Hurricane's dama...While waiting to see what the Hurricane's damage would be we talked of moving back to the northwest. We loved it there. Could still happen, the heat is too hard on my heart and weather disasters are going to happen. We were lucky, but how long can luck hold out? Of course, Washington State has earthquakes and volcanoes, so what's better? :) Choices, choices!<br /><br />Thanks for all your kind words. Your support means the world!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11764008374902196812018-09-20T14:21:41.880+01:002018-09-20T14:21:41.880+01:00I couldn't agree more. You know how much I lov...I couldn't agree more. You know how much I love the beach and the ocean. They find new things in ocean all the time. They need our protection. Thank you for sharing this and bringing it into the spotlight.<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82115074133252011222018-09-20T03:01:27.317+01:002018-09-20T03:01:27.317+01:00@ Keith - yes there's a completely unknown and...@ Keith - yes there's a completely unknown and different world down there ... I'm so glad I came across it.<br /><br />@ Michael - yes we sure do need to protect our oceans and our land ... they both keep us alive and particularly all the flora, fauna and pisci-fauna that ensures that we can stay alive ... <br /><br />Just glad you enjoyed it ... <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne - so happy you are interested in the subject ... <br /><br />@ Debby - thanks ... the article was inspiring and I couldn't resist writing about the seamounts ... so pleased you've found it informative ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - and lovely to have your interest - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75388649034801420362018-09-20T00:56:54.978+01:002018-09-20T00:56:54.978+01:00Beautiful tour and lessons here Hilary. We must pr...Beautiful tour and lessons here Hilary. We must protect our oceans and sea life. You've done a beautiful job of informing us. <3D.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40353024400232730992018-09-19T22:03:56.543+01:002018-09-19T22:03:56.543+01:00Wow this post was super interesting with awesome p...Wow this post was super interesting with awesome photosJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70266982819189255682018-09-19T21:15:42.961+01:002018-09-19T21:15:42.961+01:00HI Hilary,
Another informative post. Yes.... we D...HI Hilary,<br /><br />Another informative post. Yes.... we DEFINITELY need to protect the waters. The pollution is destroying so much of the eco system. The seas are becoming toxic with red algae and other destructive organisms created by the pollution. It is sooo sad. So many species of fish die every day. The coral reefs are in danger. At this point, I doubt if the damage could ever be reversed. We just need to STOP further damage....<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your insights and wonderful photos!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.com