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Heartbreaking images from Keylakunu ππ
The island harbor the only area in the Maldives with features of a "true forest". The Grey Mangrove forest & its features have been recorded to be Globally significant.
So sad to see that the Kandoo plight didn't spare Keylakunu either.
Airborne microplastics are found everywhere. These tiny invisible particles are now getting into our bodies through the lungs. Inhalation of microplastics is increasing the risk to human health as they can cause serious diseases.
https://t.co/ONJ3wrQ2bu
More than 40% of plastic produced is packaging, used just one and then discarded. We should re-think about these actions before it causes more damage than it already has to our marine ecosystem
https://t.co/Hde08GtWPD
As low iron levels can affect the ability of coral to respond to rising temperatures, we must try to combat climate change for our reefs!
https://t.co/yX6lZdYbSg
Natural freshwater resources in islands can be limited. However, there are several technologies that provide clean and safe water.
https://t.co/An2Sd56eDk
Antibiotic resistance in the agriculture sector is one of the biggest threats to human health and food security. The increased exposure to herbicides decreases the susceptibility of the weeds that were previously effective at controlling them.
https://t.co/5b5JoXk1j2
Pistol shrimps are small creatures with amazing properties; including the ability to fire powerful sonic bullets as hot as the surface of the sun, using the magic of cavitation.
https://t.co/vF2i4u6BKL
If youβre starting an in-home gardening journey, check out the link below to your first lesson on βHow to care for your cactusβ! https://t.co/hH9J4cmJNz
Sleep is evolutionarily conserved across all species, and impaired sleep is a common trait of the diseased brain.
A new #SciMagReview discusses the evidence that connects sleep, the glymphatic system and development of neurodegenerative disease. ($) https://t.co/HTtvIWiTYm
How a black hole is formed (see figure).
The 2020 #NobelPrize in Physics has been awarded with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.
Just in we recieved photos of another die-off happening in Ha. Uligan π£ They starter observing this phenomenon at the end of May 2020!! @SamraHussain6 and her team have already rolled their sleeves to do whatever they possibly can to #SaveKoshiKolhuFaa. Thank you Samra n teamπ
Mangrove die-offs are being observed in Sh. Farukolhu as well. Authorities need to conduct proper assessments and policies to address this ASAP! Farukolhu was listed as a PA in 2018, however no management plans so far!!
#ClimateEmergency#mangrovesmatter
Photo: Raafiu
An Italian hospital ran out of ICU valves. A local biz brought a 3D printer to the hospital, redesigned & produced the valves in a few hours.
βAt the time of writing, 10 patients are accompanied in breathing by a machine that uses a 3D printed valve.β
https://t.co/HjjdYKZvyS