University of New England studying rare orange lobster and dozens of babies
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University of New England studying rare orange lobster and dozens of babies
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BIDDEFORD, Maine – A one-in-30-million lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth. Peaches the lobster, who is being studied by the University of New England in Biddeford, has at least 40 offspring that share her unique orange color.
Peaches, who only has one claw, was caught last year by a fishing crew in Casco Bay and donated to the university for study.
Some of the larvae even appear blue, which according to the New England Aquarium is about a one-in-2-million occurrence, though it’s not clear yet if they’ll remain that color after they molt.
The colorful lobster larvae being studied at University of New England.
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Why are some lobsters different colors?
UNE is home to blue, orange, yellow and even a split-colored orange and brown lobster that is estimated to be a one-in-50-million catch.
Student researchers and faculty at the school are studying these crustaceans and their offspring to see how many keep their remarkable coloration. The scientists are developing noninvasive techniques that do not harm the lobsters while extracting genetic samples from their shells.
“These rare lobsters appearing more and more on social media, and no one seems to know exactly why they turn these different colors,” marine sciences professor Markus Frederich said. “We have access to all these different lobsters, and we have the students who are eager to do the research. We thought, ‘Let’s jump on this.’”
Young orange lobsters at the University of Maine.
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Peaches has had more than 100 babies so far. Another rare orange lobster at UNE named Pineapple has eggs that are anticipated to hatch next spring.
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State police are searching for a 41-year-old man they say strangled his pregnant partner.
Dusty O’Brien is wanted for domestic violence aggravated assault, reckless conduct and violating conditions of release, state police said Wednesday. He is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.
Police say O’Brien strangled his pregnant partner on Tuesday and fled his residence before police arrived.
He is known to frequent the Porter area and other parts of Oxford County.
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Time lapse video: Northern lights near Milwaukee, Wisconsin
See a time lapse video of the northern lights dance across the sky north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Bayside on Thursday night.
Parts of the United States could be in for a magical Christmas sight: The Northern Lights.
Alaska and the northern Midwest states have the best chance of getting a glimpse of the dazzling sights, but the northern most reaches of New England may see it too, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. Based on maps they released, Maine has the best chance of seeing it tonight.
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It’s possible more New England states will get a view of the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, tomorrow night when the view line dips down into Vermont and New Hampshire.
Map of where Northern Lights may be visible on Christmas 2024
Map: Where Northern Lights may be visible tomorrow
Christmas won’t be the only shot at seeing the Northern Lights from this storm. NOAA is predicting a broader swath will be able to see the Northern Lights tomorrow night, including parts of New Hampshire and Vermont.
How to see the northern lights
The best time to see an aurora is when it’s dark out, usually between an hour or two of midnight, according to NOAA. Officials recommend getting away from city lights and sticking to lower latitudes.
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“There may be aurora in the evening and morning but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing,” NOAA said.
Where to check the northern lights forecast
To track the latest northern lights forecast, check out these websites:
Are the northern lights dangerous?
The solar storms that cause the northern lights can affect technology by inducing extra currents in the ground that can degrade power grid operations, according to NOAA.
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (WABI) – Visitation for a popular Maine singer and songwriter who died earlier this month will be held in Dover-Foxcroft next week.
Lary Funeral Home announced that visitation for David Mallett, a Piscataquis County native, will be held Monday, December 30th from 4PM to 7PM.
Mallet died at the age of 73 on December 17th after battling cancer.
The funeral homes announcement said that family, friends, and the local community are invited.
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Mallett began his music career at the age of 11 when he started singing in a folk duo with his older brother, Neil.
He started writing his own songs while studying acting at the University of Maine.
His most well-known song was “The Garden Song” which was recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary, John Denver, Pete Seeger, and The Muppets.
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