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60 years of Marlene: Stralsund celebrates the legendary turtle!
Find out everything about the celebration of the sea turtle Marlene's 60th anniversary in Stralsund. Admission free!
60 years of Marlene: Stralsund celebrates the legendary turtle!
On October 20, 1965, Stralsund experienced a special moment when an impressive leatherback turtle was caught in the net by fishermen in the Prohner Wiek. This turtle, a female measuring two meters long and weighing 450 kilograms, had strayed far from its natural habitat during its migration. Leatherback turtles are usually found in tropical and subtropical waters, and the find was a sensation for the region. Dr. Sonnfried Streicher, the then director of the district natural history museum, was immediately there to pick up the unusual animal from the Dänholm, which laid the foundation for a remarkable story. NDR reports that the discovery of the turtle ultimately led to the restructuring of the district natural history museum into the Stralsund Oceanographic Museum.
In the new maritime museum there is a bronze sculpture of “Marlene”, as the turtle was named. Art founder Wolfgang Gregor created this impressive work of art that visitors can explore haptically. On Wednesday, October 29th, there will be a special evening event in honor of “Marlene”, where the turtle's interesting name will also be explained. Anyone who would like to take part can take part free of charge, but is asked to make a small contribution to the German Oceanographic Museum's marine conservation projects.
A look at the community
There are always great initiatives in our cities that bring the community together. An example would be Memorial Day, which is celebrated on May 26 by the American Legion Post #9 in Randolph. The day begins at 9:15 a.m. with an impressive parade that begins at the Kimball Library and continues to Grant Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. to honor the fallen Air Force members of the Second World War. An event like this shows how important it is to keep memories alive and support each other. Front Porch Forum provides an insight into this valuable celebration.
But there are also encouraging developments beyond our borders that are improving people's lives. In India, coffee farmers are reporting a double-digit increase in sales, supported by various organizations such as Precision Development and TechnoServe. This initiative shows how modern farming methods and sustainable practices can significantly improve the lives of more than 80,000 coffee farmers. For many it is a ray of hope as they can now work with new technologies and better market opportunities. Further information can be found on the Walmart Foundation website.
Stories like this show how important it is to preserve our nature and support communities. In Stralsund, honoring “Marlene” not only celebrates an animal, but also the connection to the sea and awareness of nature. It remains exciting to see what the next few years will bring, right?