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Blue Jays Rising Star Receives Key to County After World Series Run
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sports19h ago

Blue Jays Rising Star Receives Key to County After World Series Run

  • Ernie Clement received the key to Monroe County and had November 29 named 'Ernie Clement Day' in Rochester.
  • Clement, a versatile player from Brighton, New York, had a standout postseason for the Blue Jays.
  • Clement set a postseason hits record, tallying 30 hits and breaking the previous mark.
  • Clement’s performance contributed to Toronto’s American League pennant run and World Series appearance.
  • The ceremony took place in Rochester, the home of Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate, the Red Wings.
  • Local officials highlighted Clement's postseason impact and community ties during the ceremony.
  • Clement’s contract status and future with the Blue Jays were noted as favorable for arbitration and team plans.
  • Dylan Cease’s signing was noted as an example of the team's off-season moves.
  • Clement’s day was recognized by county executives and the Rochester mayor at a signing event.
  • Clement’s high school and local roots were referenced in framing his hometown honor.
  • Clement’s postseason performance included defensive versatility and clutch hitting.
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Garbage In The Ocean Is A Growing Problem, But Sometimes Sea Life Will Put It To Good Use
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science15h ago

Garbage In The Ocean Is A Growing Problem, But Sometimes Sea Life Will Put It To Good Use

  • A Florida Keys sighting showed a mother octopus and her brood sheltering inside a glass bottle found in the ocean.
  • Experts note such trash-uses aren’t a reason to celebrate pollution; they simply reflect adaptable wildlife behaviors.
  • Koch emphasizes artificial reefs aim to support ecosystems and coral growth, not to rely on trash for habitat.
  • The report ties the incident to broader pollution and climate-change effects reducing natural reef habitats.
  • The story also mentions ongoing discussions about lithium finds and their potential impact on the EV industry.
  • Koch, director of Monroe County's Artificial Reefs Program, discovered the bottle while snorkeling in the Keys.
  • The observer documented the moment on video to share the unusual sheltering behavior.
  • Koch described how octopuses may use human-made objects for shelter in the wild.
  • The piece notes the broader need to reduce ocean trash despite these unusual findings.
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