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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sewage enters Muttukadu backwaters

CHENNAI: With the city receiving heavy downpour, the Muttukadu backwaters south of Chennai has turned black with the sudden influx of raw sewage from upstream areas. The wide bar mouth of the estuary was found pushing large volume of raw sewage into the sea, posing a serious environmental hazard. An official from Central Institute of Brackish-water Aquaculture, which is operating …

Raw Sewage Muttukadu Backwaters Sewage Outlets Muttukadu

1 month, 1 week ago

Photographers flock to Yellow River estuary for migratory birds

China Daily

The Yellow River estuary in Dongying, Shandong province, has entered its prime season for birdwatching as migratory birds arrive for the winter. Official records indicate that the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve now hosts 374 bird species, establishing itself as a crucial hub for migratory birds. Located at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Bohai Sea, Dongying …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Photographers flock to Yellow River estuary for migratory birds

China Daily

The Yellow River estuary in Dongying, Shandong province, has entered its prime season for birdwatching as migratory birds arrive for the winter. Official records indicate that the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve now hosts 374 bird species, establishing itself as a crucial hub for migratory birds. Located at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Bohai Sea, Dongying …

Bird Yellow River Migratory Birds Photographers Flock

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four routes for 2024 intl bird-watching season in Dongying

China Daily

In the changing seasons, the Yellow River estuary in Dongying city, East China's Shandong province enters its peak bird-watching season. This route starts at Yonghong Road and Dongba Road, moving through Binhai Avenue, Xiaodao River Wharf, Binhai Wetlands, and the Yellow River Embankment, leading to the Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area. This route begins at Zhimai River; heads north on …

Road Route Area River This Route Yellow Estuary

2 months, 1 week ago

Dongying showcases natural beauty and industries to overseas media

China Daily

Dongying, a city in East China's Shandong province, hosted an event for overseas media from Oct 11 to 12. During the two-day affair, foreign journalists from countries such as Cambodia, South Korea, and Syria visited various sites, including the Yellow River Estuary Hairy Crab Industrial Park, the Yellow River Estuary Tan Sheep Industrial Park, Food Union Australasia Dairy Co Ltd, …

Journalists Dongying Overseas Journalists

2 months, 2 weeks ago

As Beaufort Inlet turned into a salt lake researchers say they witnessed 'the death of an estuary'

ABC

The transformation of an inlet into a salt lake on Western Australia's southern coast is a warning of the threat the drying climate poses to estuary ecosystems, researchers say. The Beaufort Inlet "essentially" turned into a salt lake during a prolonged closure. Kurt Krispyn said the Beaufort Inlet is a "canary in the coalmine", indicating the risk of the drying …

Water Fish Species Supplied Murdoch Salt Lake Inlet

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Travel guide for Dongying during National Day holiday

China Daily

As autumn breezes in and National Day approaches, Dongying city in East China's Shandong province offers a great variety of exciting tourism activities. Cultural venues throughout Dongying will remain open during the National Day holiday, presenting a series of curated activities. Visitors are encouraged to sample the Yellow River estuary hairy crabs, Lijin pan-fried stuffed buns and cold noodles – …

National National Day Yellow Dongying Yellow River River Estuary

3 months, 1 week ago

Water Resources Department steps up monsoon preparation work; starts cleaning waterways

The Hindu

The Water Resources Department has accelerated work to clear sand bars from various confluence points of the Buckingham canal and the sea and the Cooum river estuary, ahead of the northeast monsoon, in an effort to alleviate inundation. Of the nearly 47 machines deployed in waterways falling under the WRD’s Araniyar division, the department has engaged six machines in various …

Water Buckingham Kovalam Canal Wrd Cooum Buckingham Canal

4 months, 1 week ago

In Bengal's Digha, 40 Kg Stingray Auctioned At Rs 1 Lakh

News 18

The Digha Estuary Fish Auction Center, West Bengal, is again in the headlines for its impressive catch, an occurrence not so rare at the place. As per the reports of Local18, the fishermen of the place got ahold of another humongous fish, but it is not a hilsa, Telia Bhola or Kai Bhola fish. According to more reports, the fish …

Fish Digha

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yellow River Estuary Ecological Scenic Area

China Daily

Approved by the State Council in October 1992, the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, located in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, is a premier protected area. The Yellow River Estuary Ecological Scenic Area, developed from the nature reserve, offers a wealth of unique attractions, including the confluence of the river and the sea, rare migratory bird species, and a …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Another California fish is added to the federal endangered species list

LA Times

The longfin smelt, a finger-sized fish that once filled San Francisco Bay, has suffered such a drastic decline that the federal government has determined the fish are at risk of extinction. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday that the population of longfin smelt in the bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is now listed as endangered under the federal …

Water Fish Species Federal Decline Delta Smelt

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shandong welcomes new World Natural Heritage site

China Daily

The Yellow River Estuary bird habitat in Dongying, Shandong province, gained a new world-class identity as a World Natural Heritage site on July 26. At the 46th World Heritage Conference in New Delhi, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee approved the Yellow Sea Migratory Bird Habitats for the World Heritage List. Dongying's Yellow River Estuary bird habitat was successfully included, marking it …

Heritage World River Yellow Dongying Bird Habitat World Natural Heritage

6 months ago

Stingrays' decline could spell trouble for delicate estuarine ecosystems, fisheries

ABC

In short: New research has found stingrays play a significant role in the survival and health of water ecosystems. New research has found stingrays play a significant role in the survival and health of water ecosystems. A new study has found stingrays play a significant role in the survival and health of estuarine ecosystems. A new study has found stingrays …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yellow River estuary hairy crab, a must-try delicacy in Dongying

China Daily

The Yellow River estuary hairy crab is a specialty of Dongying city in Shandong province. Characterized by their vibrant orange color and sturdy shells, the Yellow River estuary hairy crabs are carefully selected to ensure that only the highest quality specimens reach customers' tables. The Yellow River estuary hairy crab is a must-try delicacy in Dongying. Whether enjoyed steamed, stir-fried, …

River Crabs Crab Yellow Dongying Yellow River Hairy

9 months, 1 week ago

Authority for streamlining development of Aghanashini needed

New Indian Express

Declaration of Aghanashini Estuary as Ramsar site is not enough, work now needs to be done to protect the site, ensure ecological and economical balance. For this to happen, there is a need to set up a Aghanashini Ramsar Wetland Conservation Authority, said Prof TV Ramachandra from Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc. Ramachandra, who is also Coordinator of Energy and …

Wetland Aghanashini

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karaikal fishers end protest following assurances from district administration

The Hindu

Fishermen from Pattinacherry village in Karaikal district ended their protest following assurances from the district administration to dredge the Thirumalairajan estuary and build breakwater structures. Hundreds of fishermen from the village near Thirupattinam in Karaikal enclave resorted to protest, including launching a march with black flags to the shore and a hunger strike since January 25. They demanded construction of …

Karaikal Breakwater Structures Thirumalairajan

1 year, 1 month ago

Dongying specialty: Yellow River estuary rice

China Daily

Editor's note: Shandong province in East China has cultivated a range of well-known brands across several sectors including manufacturing, tourism, culture, agriculture and food. Yellow River estuary rice is a specialty from Kenli district of Dongying in Shandong province. The rice grown in the Yellow River estuary area of Kenli district in Dongying. Combining the advantages of southern and northern …

Rice Shandong River Yellow Dongying Yellow River Kenli

1 year, 1 month ago

Yellow River estuary hairy crab, a must-try delicacy in Dongying

China Daily

Editor's note: Shandong province in East China has cultivated a range of well-known brands across several sectors including manufacturing, tourism, culture, agriculture and food. The Yellow River estuary hairy crab is a specialty of Dongying city in Shandong province. Characterized by their vibrant orange color and sturdy shells, the Yellow River estuary hairy crabs are carefully selected to ensure that …

Shandong River Crabs Crab Yellow Dongying Yellow River

1 year, 1 month ago

The south's three new twangs: Study finds dialects SSBE, Estuary English and multicultural London English are becoming increasingly popular among young people

Daily Mail

The King's English and cockney have been silenced by the rise of three new accents used by celebrities. Standard Southern British English, as voiced by Ellie Goulding; Estuary English, as used by Adele; and Multicultural London English, spoken by Stormzy, are increasingly popular among young people, according to a new study. Accents that are now in, thanks to celebrities, and …

London English British Essex Cluster Accent Stormzy

1 year, 2 months ago

Over 30,000 runners compete for Dongying marathon

China Daily

The 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon was held in Dongying, a city where the Yellow River meets the sea, on Oct 22, attracting nearly 30,112 runners from 14 countries. Runners take off at the 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon in Dongying, Shandong province on Oct 22. Runners in action at the 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon on Oct 22. Robert …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Clarence Estuary prawn farmers wait for recovery package as white spot restrictions extended

ABC

Biosecurity measures restricting the movement of raw prawns out of the Clarence Estuary have been extended by up to two years. Key points: The NSW government has extended a Biosecurity White Spot Control Order by two years Prawn fishers in the Clarence River Estuary are calling on the government to offer buy-outs An MP says a government support package for …

Support Two Years Nsw Package Prawn Clarence Biosecurity Measures

1 year, 6 months ago

‘Mother Nature has no mercy': Man gets stuck waist-deep in Alaska mud flats, drowns as tide comes in

Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man who was walking on tidal mud flats with friends in an Alaska estuary got stuck up to his waist in the quicksand-like silt and drowned as the tide came in before frantic rescuers could extract him, authorities said. “It’s big, it’s amazing, it’s beautiful, and it’s overwhelming,” Kristy Peterson, the administrator and lead EMT for …

Man Tide Porter Mud Arm Peterson Flats

1 year, 8 months ago

Dredging begins at Ennore estuary after five years; second phase to cover 1.45 km

The Hindu

Work on the long-pending project to dredge the Ennore estuary has been taken up. The Water Resources Department has started the process to build a training wall at the mouth of Ennore to prevent sand deposit and flooding in areas upstream along the Kosasthalaiyar river. The project is being implemented with an allocation of ₹135 crore obtained from Kamarajar Port …

Second Phase Ennore Training Wall

1 year, 9 months ago

Portmeirion: The flight-free slice of Italy in rural Wales that’s putting sustainability first

The Independent

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Sewage enters Muttukadu backwaters

Photographers flock to Yellow River estuary for migratory birds

Photographers flock to Yellow River estuary for migratory birds

Four routes for 2024 intl bird-watching season in Dongying

Dongying showcases natural beauty and industries to overseas media

As Beaufort Inlet turned into a salt lake researchers say they witnessed 'the death of an estuary'

Travel guide for Dongying during National Day holiday

Water Resources Department steps up monsoon preparation work; starts cleaning waterways

In Bengal's Digha, 40 Kg Stingray Auctioned At Rs 1 Lakh

Yellow River Estuary Ecological Scenic Area

Another California fish is added to the federal endangered species list

Shandong welcomes new World Natural Heritage site

Stingrays' decline could spell trouble for delicate estuarine ecosystems, fisheries

Yellow River estuary hairy crab, a must-try delicacy in Dongying

Authority for streamlining development of Aghanashini needed

Karaikal fishers end protest following assurances from district administration

Dongying specialty: Yellow River estuary rice

Yellow River estuary hairy crab, a must-try delicacy in Dongying

The south's three new twangs: Study finds dialects SSBE, Estuary English and multicultural London English are becoming increasingly popular among young people

Over 30,000 runners compete for Dongying marathon

Clarence Estuary prawn farmers wait for recovery package as white spot restrictions extended

‘Mother Nature has no mercy': Man gets stuck waist-deep in Alaska mud flats, drowns as tide comes in

Dredging begins at Ennore estuary after five years; second phase to cover 1.45 km

Portmeirion: The flight-free slice of Italy in rural Wales that’s putting sustainability first