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A typical T.K. Bellis Turtle Company Limited advertisement. Anon., “T.K. Bellis Turtle Company Limited.” The Graphic, 8 January 1898, 64.
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Ransacking nature and building up a fortune by satisfying the cravings of a selfish elite; Or, How an industry dominated by T.K. Bellis Turtle Company Limited of London, England, nearly obliterated a true marvel of the sea, Part 2

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Rénald Fortier
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Apr 1, 2023
Hello there, my reading friend. Given that yours truly still had a lot of material on T.K. Bellis Turtle Company Limited of London, England, I thought best to put said that material in this second instalment. And here it is. Are you not joyous? I could easily have turned this project into a three-part article, you know… Humm, your show of joy is not exactly staggering but it will do. As yours truly hinted at in the first part of this article, by the early 1870s, Thomas Kerrison Bellis had come
Thomas Kerrison Bellis, in other words the Turtle King. Anon., “Good Stories for All – Turtle King of England is a Powerful Ruler.” The Boston Daily Globe, 17 March 1898. 8.
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Ransacking nature and building up a fortune by satisfying the cravings of a selfish elite; Or, How an industry dominated by T.K. Bellis Turtle Company Limited of London, England, nearly obliterated a true marvel of the sea, Part 1

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Rénald Fortier
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Mar 26, 2023
I have never tasted turtle soup, my reading friend, and do not plan to. Ever. Such a sentence may seem like a strange introduction to this issue of our all encompassing blog / bulletin / thingee but there is method behind the madness. Speaking (typing?) of madness, you may wish to note that this article will deal before long with the greedy madness behind the monstrous evil known as the Atlantic slave trade, but we are not there yet. For a few decades now, sea turtles have been some of the most
An advertisement for products, in this case herrings and sardines, canned by Connors Brothers Limited of Black’s Harbour, New Brunswick. Anon., “Connors Brothers Limited.” Le Prix courant, 29 March 1912, 20.
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From lobster bait and potato fertiliser to salt water silver: The humble sardine and Connors Brothers Limited of Black’s Harbour, New Brunswick

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Rénald Fortier
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Mar 27, 2022
Do you like sea creatures, my reading friend? Do you like them platonically or do you like them once they have been baked, braised, broiled, canned, cured, dehydrated, dried, fermented, fried, grilled, marinated, microwaved, pickled, poached, roasted, salted, simmered, smoked, steamed or stewed? Unless of course you prefer sushi or have turned away from meat – a thoroughly honourable option and one which is better by far for the planet. (Hello, EG, EP and KR!) Incidentally, the source of the
A spliced, three-part image features: a tray of oysters on the left, a graphical representation of a black hole and a neutron star orbiting each other in the centre, and a graphical image of a robot on the right.
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3 things you should know about acidification, gravitational waves, and humanoids

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Renée-Claude Goulet
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Sep 14, 2021
For the September edition, our experts wrote about why ocean acidification is posing problems for shellfish, how researchers used gravitational waves to observe a black hole and neutron star orbiting each other and merging, and what the future could look like — with humanoids in our midst.
Close-up of a bright, fresh salmon steak with a garnish of herbs.
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Off the hook: Canadian aquaculture grows amidst environmental change

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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Jun 3, 2021
In an era of changing climate and growing food insecurity, aquaculture — breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants — has emerged as an effective complement to harvesting wild fish stocks.
Three images side by side. From left to right: a salmon filet being sliced with a knife, a greyscale photo of the moon, and an artistic rendering of a protein
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3 things you should know about aquaculture, Moon samples, and artificial intelligence

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Renée-Claude Goulet
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Jan 7, 2021
For the January edition, we provide context around the latest developments in aquaculture, Chang’e-5’s samples from the Moon, and how artificial intelligence is helping scientists to understand the behavior of proteins in the bodies of all living things.
A North Atlantic right whale is seen swimming alongside her calf in green water
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Protecting the North Atlantic right whale through new regulations

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Sylvie Jones
Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Nov 18, 2020
As of 2020, it is estimated that only approximately 400 NARWs remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, and as such they are now classified as endangered by both the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and the Species at Risk Act.
The photo shows the carcass of Glacier, a North Atlantic right whale, on land. A number of people are standing next to the carcass. A large piece of construction equipment sits nearby.
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Glacier the whale: Skeleton composting and 3D modeling

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Nov 12, 2020
Following the death of a North Atlantic right whale (NARW) named Glacier , a Canadian research team embarked on a project to create a 3D model of his skeleton and to compost the remains.
An aerial view shows a massive North Atlantic right whale in the ocean below.  On his back there is a distinctive scar that resembles a melting glacier.
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Glacier the whale: A case study in the decline of the North Atlantic right whale population

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Sylvie Jones
Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Nov 4, 2020
The death of Glacier, a North Atlantic right whale, is a case study in the decline of the species.
The impressive, black tail of a North Atlantic right whale can be seen sticking out of the ocean.
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Majestic giants: Getting to know the North Atlantic right whale

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Sylvie Jones
Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Oct 28, 2020
In the first article of our four-part series, we introduce you to the giant North Atlantic right whale.
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