Asiatic Marine Limited

https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-plucky-robot-found-the-long-lost-endurance-shipwreck/

How a Plucky Robot Found Shackleton’s 'Endurance' Shipwreck Over a century ago, two dozen men were stranded in Antarctica. Here’s how a robot dove 10,000 feet to glimpse their lost ship for the first time.

REPSOL. Initially reported a neglible spill blaming the Tonga volcano generated tsunami waves as the cause.

Photos: An Oil Spill Causes an Environmental Emergency in Peru An oil tanker spilled thousands of barrels of oil into the ocean along the coastline of Peru.

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/1813585-feature-skoreas-beaches-face-threat-from-development-rising-seas

FEATURE-S.Korea's beaches face threat from development, rising seas | Law-Order For years, the crystalline blue water and soft sand of South Korea's Sacheonjin beach has been favoured by surfers and vacationers seeking a quieter experience than more crowded options on the east coast. But Choi Jong-min, who runs a guest house Sacheonjin, was shocked when high waves washed away m...

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/paid-content-experts-weigh-in-on-how-to-save-hong-kongs-marine-life

Experts weigh in on how to save Hong Kong’s marine life Damaged by decades of human activity, Hong Kong’s rich marine ecosystem requires concerted conservation efforts if it is to recover and flourish.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57327300

Cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka amid fears of environmental disaster Hundreds of tonnes of engine oil could leak into the sea with devastating impact on marine life.

"...to ensuring energy-positive operations – including becoming the first resort in the Maldives with 100 percent solar-powered kids’ club, recreation and dive centres.."

Surely the main back of house items like tank filling compressors (presumably done in the evening) and 400hp speedboats also need to be included in the above claim? And not just limited to the dive centre ambient lighting and recharging of night dive torch batteries.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands: Seeding Next-Gen Sustainability in The Maldives Patina Maldives, Fari Islands: Seeding Next-Gen Sustainability in The Maldives

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56829278

Indonesian submarine goes missing north of Bali The navy has launched search efforts to find the vessel, which has 53 people on board.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/07/hundreds-of-dead-dolphins-and-fish-wash-up-on-beaches-in-ghana

Hundreds of dead dolphins and fish wash up on beaches in Ghana People who may have eaten fish asked to come forward as authorities investigate sea life deaths

The House Reef and marine seascapes are a resort’s environmental responsibility.

'Of major importance, most people expect in the Maldives to be able to snorkel around the hotel island and see some great fish. Not here, other than around the underwater restaurant where the fish are fed, the house reef is small and extremely disappointing. For newcomers to Maldives, my advice for you is to choose a location known to have a great house reef and lots of sea life around it.' (Guest review extracted from Trip Advisor).

Post COVID-19, one of the first actions guests should do when booking a coastal resort holiday is to do some marine research and find out what condition the House Reef and general health of the marine environment is in. For those that are not familiar with the term House Reef, it is generally the most inspiring and visited area of nearby reef that is easily accessible to guests. So skip through the eco-friendly green washing, enhanced reality pictures on social media and covers of glossy magazines. Forget club membership and loyalty programmes and start voting with your wallet and spend holiday money with resorts that actually care and look after the needs of the marine ecosystem.

For too long, coastal resorts (island and beach) have neglected the marine environment that falls directly under their foreshore lease. Anything below low tide seems to be forgotten and ignored. Instead, landscaping, sweeping up leaf litter and pruning coconut trees become top priorities for the picture perfect setting.
Resorts continually use all sorts of clichés to describe their marine environment: breathtaking reefs, wonderland of white sand, turquoise seas and even azure seas. Yet in reality most foreshores are a wasteland of broken razor sharp coral where tourists have trampled and broken colonies as they flounder amongst floating plastic. Seagrass beds have been ripped out because they look f’ugly and schools of diseased fish wait for left over food scraps as they swim around under slicks of sunscreen oil. Mats of algae dominate the substrate near the outfall flows of brine and untreated grey water sewage. It’s not pretty.

Guests coming to the Maldives (perhaps the world’s busiest resort nation with nearly 150 properties) do expect clear blue seas and a plethora of marine life to see as part of the atoll experience. For many it is their first time to see a turtle in the wild or a baby reef shark cruising along the beach. Top notch restaurants, soothing spas and strength 5 Wi-Fi signal around the property should not be important criteria before splashing huge amounts of cash on a holiday. Jumping on a high-powered speedboat to visit less damaged reefs or chasing down megafauna are not alternative substitutes. Marine life and spectacular reefs should be freely on show.

So how about becoming a ‘Considerate & Caring Tourist’ with each one of us leaving the House Reef in a better way then it was? One only needs to see how the inconsiderate few have managed to collectively restrict wild camping throughout Europe by leaving their trash around and ruining the countryside for everyone else.

Once nestled into your overwater bungalow start showing some interest in the marine environment, given that you are spending upwards of ten days living and sleeping above it. On top of this, a few hours a day will be spent snorkelling and diving in it as well. Take notes: report coral breakage and trash/net entanglement, ensure there is no fish feeding and take underwater images (so coral colonies can be compared over timelines).

The long-term objective for all guests is to get resorts to care about the House Reef and marine seascapes. Why? Because simply the resorts will go bust or become better managed unless they do as their guests tell them to. If the marine seascape fails to meet high standards and questionable harmful activities appear to be happening then speak with the onsite management team. Don’t be the silent majority as it ruins the experience for the next guest. And don’t forget to compliment resorts that show a high degree of marine stewardship.

Leave the threat of ocean warming and acidification to the scientists and Governments to formulate policies on – the role you play as a guest on near shore shallow reefs and marine seascapes is equally important with instantaneous results. Demand a vibrant reef and make sure your presence has a minimal impact on the fragile marine ecosystem. The House Reef needs to remain intact for years to come, not just so other guests can enjoy the experience but also as a vital hotspot for biodiversity.

With 'eyes in the sky' the tanker will be found and have the MARPOL book thrown at them.

Israel pollution: Tar globs disfigure coast after oil spill Israel warns residents to avoid beaches as it tries to track the ship behind the pollution.

Completely unacceptable behaviour by the GM of Gili Lankanfushi. This type of vandalism is a crime against the environment. Tourists need to start actively choosing resorts that care and protect their marine seascape.

Locals claim GM caught in act of destroying sandbank, EPA and Police investigate Residents from Kaafu Atoll’s Himmafushi Island, on Thursday, intercepted and shut down a group from Gili Lankanfushi Resort, which included the property’s general manager and other staff members, allegedly in the process of digging up a trench to erode a