Here are the 11 AM Friday Key Messages for Hurricane #Tammy. Tammy is expected to bring hurricane conditions to portions of the Leeward Islands late tonight and Saturday. Latest at hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center

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#Fungi play a key role in maintaining the balance and functioning of ecosystems. From decomposition to symbiotic relationships and soil health, their contributions are vital for the growth, and resilience of the plant communities they coexist with 🍄

Red List of Ecosystems

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Ever wonder how much 💽 data is held in the USGS EROS #Landsat archives? 🤔 Check out the interactive Landsat Archive Dashboard! 

This and other cool stats about Landsat can be found on the Landsat Project Statistics webpage: ow.ly/byaK50PYOa4.

USGS Landsat

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People powered cities!

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Fri Oct 20 1630 UTC: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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The Amazon has at least 10% of all known species & the richest biodiversity in the world – including sloths.

Their slow pace is good for more than just conserving energy, it also promotes the growth of algae on their fur, which is surprisingly beneficial humanity. #SlothDay

Conservation Intl

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Tammy has strengthened into a hurricane.

Heavy rains from the storm will begin to affect the Leeward and northern Windward Islands later today into Saturday.

CIRA

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We need to protect and preserve our oceans.

With 90% of big fish populations depleted & up to 50% of coral reefs lost or damaged, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished.

Here 6 facts on oceans, life & livelihoods: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/six-fa…

Via @UNUEHS

UN Biodiversity

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As #HurricaneNorma churns off western Mexico, @NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ is keeping watch from above. #Norma is expected to bring heavy rains and flash flooding to southern Baja California Sur over the next few days, and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for some areas in Mexico.

Latest: nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

NOAA Satellites

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