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litterbaux
reply to post by Trueman
"a similar event in recent years"
What does that mean? It means it's happened before. If it's never happened before it would be an unprecedented, ecological disaster.
Sorry if I'm being nit picky but this is all the info we have, if this really is the first time this happened, they shouldn't use terms like "recent years".edit on 31-12-2013 by litterbaux because: (no reason given)
Kratos40
reply to post by Trueman
I don't think it is Fukushima, since the Pacific convergence zone is up further north. Otherwise, people on the West Coast of the North and Central Americas would have seen a similar die off or even worse.
I have a few theories:
1.) Seismic activity that could have released methane hydrate and displaced the oxygen in the water.
2.) Increasing CO2 levels leading to acidic conditions in the ocean. The reason why corral reefs are disappearing.
3.) Increased favorable conditions for jellyfish to flourish. Everything and anything is stung in their presence.
4.) Man-made pollutants being dumped off the coast.
Just my thoughts..
Kratos
Trueman
Kratos40
reply to post by Trueman
I don't think it is Fukushima, since the Pacific convergence zone is up further north. Otherwise, people on the West Coast of the North and Central Americas would have seen a similar die off or even worse.
I have a few theories:
1.) Seismic activity that could have released methane hydrate and displaced the oxygen in the water.
2.) Increasing CO2 levels leading to acidic conditions in the ocean. The reason why corral reefs are disappearing.
3.) Increased favorable conditions for jellyfish to flourish. Everything and anything is stung in their presence.
4.) Man-made pollutants being dumped off the coast.
Just my thoughts..
Kratos
For some reason, I would pick #1 on that list.
The species include sand beach on mollusks, crabs, shells, mussels and even sea birds, whose decomposed bodies are dragged by the tide to the area where swimmers are usually reported Canal N.
flammadraco
Could it be due to the expansion of the Dead Zones in the ocean?
deadzonesinoceans.weebly.com...
Dianec
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
I believe that is a turtle - not a crab but maybe crabs look like that there?
Are there any volcanoes we know of out to sea?
Skywatcher2011
Dianec
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
I believe that is a turtle - not a crab but maybe crabs look like that there?
Oh crap I was observing the picture from a different angle! LOL
I feel so embarrassed and yes, it is a turtle! So embarrassed right now, what was I thinking?!?!?
Trueman
Here another source :
Translation :
The landscape along the beach also has a foul odor generated by the intense heat, scaring swimmers who intend to spend a moment on the edge of the beach. This has forced municipal workers to clean up the coast.
The purpose of cleaning is to prevent an epidemic that put in danger the health of vacationers and those who decide to camp for 2014.
Villagers demand to investigate this, because they believe it is a ecological attack and never have seen a similar event in recent years.
www.rpp.com.pe...
Dianec
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
I believe that is a turtle - not a crab but maybe crabs look like that there? My guess - gasses since these guys live on the sea floor but that wouldn't explain the birds unless there is an area they're fishing in that has high levels coming from the surface. There will be a spot for release but it's all just a guess.
One of our posters has some good info on methane. That's why this is my first thought. If it were Fukushima a more diverse population would be dying. Are there any volcanoes we know of out to sea?
Skywatcher2011
Dianec
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
I believe that is a turtle - not a crab but maybe crabs look like that there?
Oh crap I was observing the picture from a different angle! LOL
I feel so embarrassed and yes, it is a turtle! So embarrassed right now, what was I thinking?!?!?
For the president of ORCA, Carlos Yaipén-Llanos, the phenomenon would respond to environmental factors such as violent change in temperature. "The stream of hot water has entered abruptly in the area where there are usually cold water," he said. This increased solar radiation and effects on atmospheric pressure adds.
The specialist added that this stranding is also registered with and Chimbote in northern areas bordering the La Libertad region, so it is recommended constant monitoring of the Peruvian coast.
Trueman
Hi Son, as I was explaining in the other thread :
I lived in Peru, I've been there when "El Nino" striked in the 80's. I walked the beaches and I saw about the same scenario.
The "anchoveta" is a little fish which is the key of this situation. The waters got lot warmer now so the anchoveta moved to colder waters far away. That means no food. All dead pelicans found had empty stomachs, according to last official investigations, in other words, they starved to death. The dolphins eat anchoveta too.
I reapeat, I saw that happen before, I used to go fishing there.
Even without "El Nino", every year about the end of summer in Peru (march - april), many dead birds are found on the beaches, those are the old ones.
The only thing I find hard to explain is the information about the damage organs and broken ears in the dolphins.
Radioactivity was ruled out by peruvian government as a possible cause for this tragic event. Recently, I read about researchers conducted some controlled explosions in the coast, they were looking for oil (will try to find a source for that). Even if the government considered there is no connection with the dead animals, it can't be good for dolphins I guess.
Some charts (spanish) explaining the situation were published by peruvian newspaper La Republica, for those who can read spanish, these are really helpful.
www.larepublica.pe...
Update. Regarding de explosions :
(Translation)
This type of activity creates some artificial seismic activity that may affect whales and dolphins.
These works are carried out from a ship that shoots compressed air through a canyon to the seafloor, producing echoes or sound waves for exploring possible oil and gas. This echo produces a shock wave that can harm an animal to reach it. However, this screening method is used in Peru since 1973.
Initially, the second hypothesis was identified as the most probable, but in recent days has lost consistency. Deputy Minister of Environment, Quijandria Gabriel announced that according to the analysis of internal organs, there are no signs of common symptoms found in dolphins when they are affected by this type of wave. Moreover, the theory seems very good for these animals appear dead both before the initiation of these marine works (carried out by the company BPZ), and after its conclusion.
actualidad.rt.com...edit on 11-5-2012 by Trueman because: (no reason given)
In my opinion, dolphins and pelicans died for different reasons. Will update this point if possible.
edit on 11-5-2012 by Trueman because: (no reason given)
Here :
(translation)
Carlos Yaipen, director of the Scientific Organization Science for Conservation of Aquatic Animals (ORCA), said: "Oil companies use different frequencies of sound wave and the effects of these bubbles are not visible to the naked eye, but also generate downstream effects in animals. That can cause death by acoustic impact not only dolphins, but also sea lions and whales. "The generalized internal bleeding evidenced in autopsies point to relentless noise impact
malcolmallison.lamula.pe...edit on 11-5-2012 by Trueman because: (no reason given)