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This is Hull 824...which we assume will be called Pi but it is not to be confused with the 77M predecessor.

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Caught in the act: Members of different termite species mate.
Termite Love Child Going to Sea?
Loose Cannon recently published a story quoting scientist Thomas Chouvenc, who believes boats are exporting Florida termites to who knows where. Now, he’s learned that it’s actually worse. He’s discovered a hybrid termite and expects this new super species will also be stowing away.

“Having the two of the most destructive termite species in the world hybridizing here in Florida is a real concern and it is unknown if in the long term it will be a major economic problem that would be compounded to the one already caused by both species,” Chouvenc said.

In his just-published essay in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society, Chouvenc wrote that invasive Formosan subterranean termites and Asian subterranean termites have gone from coexistence to cross-breeding. Chovenc is associate professor of urban entomology at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, a branch of the University of Florida.

The university’s news release on Chovenc’s study concluded:

With the presence of established hybrid colonies now confirmed, scientists warn that the consequences could extend far beyond Florida. Fort Lauderdale, dubbed the “yacht capital of the world,” is a known hotspot for the introduction and spread of invasive termites via recreational boats. Chouvenc’s previous research has shown that private vessels are a major pathway for spreading these species internationally.

“This may be a Florida story now, but it likely won’t stay just in Florida. Give it time,” he warned.

Well published notes on termits & boats on the web. Post #227 was copied from one of these sites.
We have managed a few boats requiring tent & gas to manage these boat eaters so it's not a new topic.
I thought interesting reading after your post #225.
Admin can delete if needed.

"Celebrity REFLECTION"?

So, was it Moo, or Baa? as the herds were moved about?
You want a nice vacation? Get back in a single couple cruiser.

Smaller cruise ships then or even chartering (crewed or not).
Probably the only cruise ship in our future is the lil coastal & river boats.
One even stops in Palatka.
https://www.americancruiselines.com/

You missed this boat while you were out on that cattle ship..

Left Ft Pierce an hour ago. Currently offshore, heading 120°m to an old fishing spot and into Lake Worth tonight.