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Freeing captured animals is risky business

August 6, 2011 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, August 3rd, a group of Tibetan Buddhists released more than 500 lobsters back into the Atlantic Ocean in honor of wheel turning day, the anniversary of the first sermon Buddha taught. By saving the lobsters from death, extra karma is earned and everyone walks or swims away better off. (For more details on… [read more]

Filed Under: Invasive species, Lobster, shrimp, crab(s)

The reality of some black cats

October 31, 2010 by Carolyn Kraft 1 Comment

Since today is Halloween, it’s the perfect time to talk about black cats. If you want to avoid having a black cat cross your path, definitely be careful walking near inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro where several feral cats live along the rocks near the walking path on the pier side. A couple of… [read more]

Filed Under: Invasive species

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