The research vessel RV Dr Fridtjof Nansen was in Myanmar from August to September 2018. The ship – named after a famous Norwegian explorer, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate – conducted a month-long study of fish resources and the marine ecosystem off Rakhine, Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady. U Tun Thein, deputy director of the Department of Fisheries, who participated in the study, said that the results are being released later than for the previous survey. “Because the waters off other countries were included in this year’s survey programme, more time was needed to compile the results, which will be released in July or August. The regional report will be released first and the results for individual countries will follow later,” U Tun Thein said. Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand were involved in the latest round of studies, which involved surveys of fish stocks, measurements of microplastic particles in the water, and microplastic … [Read more...] about Results of fish survey set to be released
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Japan finds parts of crashed F35 fighter jet
Asia Japan said Tuesday it had recovered some debris from a stealth fighter jet that crashed in April, but was still looking for the "all-important" memory that could offer clues into the accident. 07 May 2019 03:30PM Bookmark TOKYO: Japan said on Tuesday (May 7) that it had recovered some debris from a stealth fighter jet that crashed in April, but was still looking for the "all-important" memory that could offer clues into the accident.Nearly a month after the high-tech F-35A plummeted into the sea off the coast of northeastern Japan, neither the pilot's body, nor the plane's fuselage have been found, said Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya.Experts say Japan and the US are keen to prevent debris from the plane being recovered by Russia or China, with Iwaya admitting last month there were "a significant amount of secrets that need to be protected" on board.Some debris, including a part of the flight data recorder, were recovered "on or after May 3", Iwaya said, adding: … [Read more...] about Japan finds parts of crashed F35 fighter jet
Salt crystal art that wears away
Venice is sinking. The tourist destination famous for its charming gondolas and waterways is threatened by rising sea levels and could disappear under water within a century, say experts. Which makes it an apt - if sobering - canvas for a performance art project by Lynn Lu, who will head to different parts of the city at dawn and use brine, a high concentration of salt in water, to inscribe the names of real and mythical lands that have vanished beneath the sea. Early risers in the Piazza St Marco and other areas susceptible to especially high tides, as well as along the sinking eastern edge of Venice, may very well catch a glimpse of the Singaporean artist "painting" these names onto the city's cobblestones this week. As the sun rises higher and the water evaporates, salt crystals will form, spelling the names of submerged lands: Zealandia, Atlantis, Hyperborea and more. Near the water's edge in other areas, Lu will use chalk to form a giant outline of Atlantis across Venice, composed … [Read more...] about Salt crystal art that wears away
News China’s underwater nukes test the Pentagon
HONG KONG - Recent visitors to the bay surrounding a submarine base on the southern coast of China's Hainan Island describe a curious nocturnal phenomenon. Powerful spotlights are sometimes trained directly on the ocean frontages of neighboring hotels at night, making visibility out to sea virtually impossible. Some of the lights are mounted on land and others on passing naval patrol boats. "The effect is incredible," said one recent visitor. "The glare is so great you can hardly stand it on the balcony. You go inside and draw the curtains tight." The blinding lights cannot obscure something of intense interest to the world's military intelligence agencies: evidence that China has made a breakthrough in its drive to rival America and Russia as a nuclear arms power. Satellite imagery reveals the regular presence of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines at the strategic base near the resort city of Sanya. Specialized surface warships and aircraft designed to protect the subs are … [Read more...] about News China’s underwater nukes test the Pentagon
Love nail art? New book teaches pro techniques for amateurs
Love nail art? New book teaches pro techniques for amateurs Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo (Philstar.com) - May 2, 2019 - 7:09pm MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of its golden anniversary, a personal care brand recently released a new book that spills professional nail artists’ secrets. The book, titled “Caronia: 50 Years,” is a step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide to 50 nail art inspirations that can be used for every day, special occasions or even livelihood. Soon to be available in Lazada, the book first landed in salons and was recently introduced together with Caronia’s new summer collection, Tropical Glam, which includes pastel and glittery nail polishes inspired by positivity and glamour. “For the Tropical Glam collection, we also opted to focus on softer but shimmering pastel colors that can mix and match with any outfit or with any activity most girls have planned for … [Read more...] about Love nail art? New book teaches pro techniques for amateurs