FunFacts4Change
FunFacts4Change
Imagine a world where purpose, passion, and policy align to safeguard our planet. Picture a landscape where management, conservation, and sustainability dance in harmony, nurturing ecosystems both vast and minute.
Together, let's unravel the intricate threads of our climate crisis, gaining a deeper understanding that empowers us to predict, prepare for, and prevent emergencies stemming from natural disasters. It's time to collectively weave a narrative of resilience and responsibility across the varied landscapes of our shared home. In this space, we seamlessly intertwine the joy of fun facts with the crucial call to conserve.
Nice to Meet You
Hey there! Teresa here – your friendly Southern California Firefighting-Marine Biologist with an affinity for #funfacts.
I'm on a mission to explore, learn, and share my passion with all of you. Welcome to my personal platform, where we can embark on a journey of growth together. I've gathered my favorite #funfacts from the diverse corners of my favorite ecosystems and want to tackle the pressing issue of our #climatecrisis.
While we are here, let's also chat about how to #prevent and #prepare for natural disasters, ensuring the safety of ourselves, our families, and our communities. So, grab a virtual seat and join me on this adventure of discovery and preparedness!
Caption: Teresa feeds a baby moose at a sanctuary in Central Alaska. This moose has lived in the sanctuary his whole life and has been raised by humans after his mom was poached. He is non-releasable and is a species steward
Caption: A firefighting tool called a drip torch is used in a Burn Operation on a wildfire in California. A drip torch carries a combination of gasoline and diesel and is used by qualified firefighters to intentionally and strategically use fire as a tool.
Photo by T.B.Lincoln
Fire
Through years of wildland firefighting, I have witnessed fire behavior so extreme that it defies all attempts at containment. I've battled extreme fire behavior and now channel that energy into learning, teaching, and advocating for a greener planet. Explore with me as we navigate the flames and work towards a sustainable future.
My wildland fire background fuels an unwavering commitment to harnessing knowledge and promoting change in the face of our planet's evolving challenges.
Caption: Giant Kelp and small fish look out at guests from their exhibit at the Academy of Sciences in San Fransisco Ca. Kelp is an algae, that can be up to 100 feet tall and is unique to the California coast. Photo by T.B.LIncoln
Water
As a marine biologist deeply connected to the wonders of the ocean and committed to conservation, my journey in tourism took an unexpected turn. Leading whale-watching tours on both the West and East coasts, I found myself feeling inauthentic and troubled by the negative impact of tourism disguised as conservation. The noise pollution and increased stress on the animals and their ecosystems and behaviors began to weigh heavily on my heart. Now, I'm on a mission to pivot towards sustainable and responsible tourism practices, aligning my passion for marine ecology with a genuine commitment to minimizing our impact on the very ecosystems I hold dear. Let's explore a more conscientious approach to experiencing and preserving the beauty of our oceans together. Understanding the lessons that the ocean is teaching with acidity, sea level rise, shifting currents and ecological unbalance is a key piece of the climate crisis puzzle. Take three deep breaths in- did you know that of the atmospheric oxygen produced by photosynthesis, the ocean provided oxygen for one of those breaths!?
Caption: An Alaskan summer horizon in the distance from the perspective of an airplane. In Alaska and other high longitudinal communities, some summer days do not see darkness, and some winter days do not see daylight. Photo by T.B.LIncoln
Air
As students of both fire and the ocean, we inherently become students of the atmosphere and weather. Recognizing the interconnected dance of ocean and atmosphere, it's evident that our oceans have been silently pleading for assistance for decades. Fire behavior is intricately tied to weather influences. By attuning ourselves to the melodies of storms and the whispers in the winds, we have the power to understand and work to unravel some of the damage inflicted over the past century. Together, let's strive to restore equilibrium to our planet, listening to the urgent calls of both the oceans and the atmosphere.
Caption: overlooking Little Tujunga Canyon in the Angeles National Forest. Dried grass and dried brush is the most common carrier of fire in southern California. Canyons and ridges seen here were carved by the San Andres fault, about a mile from here. Photo by T.B.Lincoln
Earth
#thereisnoplanetB
Our biome and every living thing that we love depends on earth’s health. From the highest peaks of mountains to the deepest underwater canyons to the forests, the deserts and the cities, we all must heighten our awareness to learn from one another to develop plans, policies, and actions to protect our planet.
The Angeles National Forest is covered in snow in the background, and San Fernando Valley and the 210 freeway are in the foreground. Taken from Verdugo Peak in Burbank, Ca, covered in 3in of snow. Photo by T.B.Lincoln
Want to Collaborate?
There is little more than bringing attention to the little things that have a big meaning to the public. Lets work together!