Celebrate #NationalMarineWeek 22nd July to 6th August. Challenge 2: “The Guardian Crab” Write a poem celebrating the humble hermit crab and its role in maintaining balance and cleaning the ocean floor. Please join me in highlighting the lesser known heroes of the marine world as part of The Wildlife Trusts campaign to get us to appreciate our marine world. I will post your contributions poems/prose. Please can you get your contributions to me at most the day before the challenge. Challenge 1: “Minke Whale’s Song” Compose a poem that captures the mechanical and grunting song of Minke whales and their significance in the marine ecosystem. Challenge 2: “The Guardian Crab” Write a poem celebrating the humble hermit crab and its role in maintaining balance and cleaning the ocean floor. Challenge 3: “Undulate Ray’s Dance” Craft a poem that explores Undulate rays and their egg sacs commonly called “Mermaids Purses” Challenge 4: “Cuttlefish Ink” Create a poem that delves into the mysterious and clever nature of the Cuttlefish, showcasing its ability to escape danger and adapt to the marine environment. Challenge 5: “Sea Hare’s Play” Compose a poem depicting the nature of Sea Hares, emphasizing their role in grazing on seaweed and algae, keeping these marine plants in balance so other species can exist and thrive. Challenge 6: “The Coral’s Song” Write a poem that conveys the beauty of coral reefs and their crucial role as homes for countless marine species. Challenge 7: “The Seagull’s Watch” Craft a poem exploring the vigilance and adaptability of seagulls, highlighting their importance as indicators of marine health. Challenge 8: “Jellyfish’s Glow” Create a poem that captures the ethereal glow and delicate movements of jellyfish, shedding light on their ecological significance. Challenge 9: “The Plight of the Seahorse” Compose a poignant poem addressing the challenges faced by seahorses, shedding light on their vulnerability and need for conservation. Challenge 10: “Bottlenose Dolphin’s Harmony” Write a poem celebrating the intelligence, social bonds, and communication skills of Bottlenose Dolphins, showcasing their role as marine ambassadors. Challenge 11: Honeycomb Worm. Craft a poem that showcases how Honeycomb Worms, help build reefs. Challenge 12: “The Loggerhead’s Journey” Create a poem that follows the incredible migration of loggerhead turtles and the obstacles they face, highlighting their significance in maintaining marine ecosystems. Challenge 13: “The Lobster’s Legacy” Compose a poem that explores the life cycle of lobsters and their ecological impact, emphasizing their importance as keystone species. Challenge 14: “The Starfish’s Regeneration” Write a poem that symbolizes the regenerative power and resilience of starfish, shedding light on their role in maintaining healthy marine habitats.