Random thoughts and observations
Ever wondered what a baby lobster looks like?
Earlier this month I wrote about the work of SARDI Aquatic Sciences.
One of their projects is helping “open a window to the future” for South Australia’s rock lobster industry by providing a strategic insight into the success of future seasons up to five years in advance.
I occasionally suffer from cracked heels. The last time was several years ago when I ramped up my walking to improve fitness.
It’s similar this time. I’ve been taking a half-hour walk every day so far this year, in addition to my usual treks across the city with work.
The weather has also been very dry and, more recently, quite hot as well.
It’s a long time since I lived in the Alpine Shire, but I continue to receive emails from people who possibly think I’m still the local newspaper editor.
Often they’re seeking publicity for events, but occasionally I receive opinions on various subjects.
This one arrived today, and I’ve let the author know to send it elsewhere, but I’ve decided to publish it because it’s interesting:
When I was first taught to write with a pen at primary school it was using a cartridge pen.
This thought came to me today when I heard that Maggie is due to get her “pen licence” this year when she starts Year three in a few weeks.
I think I was in grade three when they gave us cartridge pens, but it may have been later.
Yesterday I visited the South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre at West Beach where significant research is undertaken to ensure the sustainable growth of the state’s aquaculture industries.
Core skills include aquaculture nutrition, genetics and propagation, micro-algal production, marine and freshwater ecological research, environmental assessment, oceanography, aquatic biosecurity and fisheries biology, assessment and modelling.
