Sunday ponderings. May 2nd. 2004. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

cchris · 05-01-2004, 10:21 PM

The utilization of modern technology can be of great benefit for many things that the average joe doesn't give a second glance at and this is a great example.
The importance here ( in my view ) is whether the feasibility of a satellite based early warning system comes to fruition so as to help this particular community stay viable.

Anything can be achieved if we use a resource the right way.

It's a world away from me and probably from a lot of TFP'ers,but the planet belongs to us all and this,I feel,is a step in the right direction that governments around the globe should take a serious look at.
Not a big issue at first look but..........
It's a start at least.

Open for discussion.
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LINK ..and text from site below.

Masses of large ocean-going squid have inundated the shores of Southern Chile, alarming local fishermen who fear these carnivorous invaders could threaten fish stocks. Envisat has helped account for their otherwise mysterious arrival.

These jumbo flying squid – Dosidicus gigas is their Latin name – are some of the largest known squids on the planet: the ones here measure between 70 to 150 centimetres in length, although specimens have been known to reach more than three metres. Making their home in the open ocean, they rise to the surface at night to aggressively feed on small fish using barbed suckers.

Pictures of the many beached jumbo flying squid were taken by a Mariscope Chilena team. The squids' mysterious arrival on the shores of southern Chile is due to change in currents seen from Envisat in space.

Sea Surface Temperature data from Envisat's AATSR for 12 February 2004. The channel between the mainland and the big island of Chiloé is called the Chacao Channel and it is here that SST changes took place.

The success of using Envisat sea surface temperature results to account for the Jumbo Flying Squids' arrival means it may be possible to predict such events in future. The Mariscope Chilena team is using Envisat results including SST to investigate whether a harmful phytoplankton bloom service is feasible, to aid the country's fish farming sector.

05-01-2004, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
cchris Junkie Location: Sydney	Sunday ponderings. May 2nd. 2004. The utilization of modern technology can be of great benefit for many things that the average joe doesn't give a second glance at and this is a great example. The importance here ( in my view ) is whether the feasibility of a satellite based early warning system comes to fruition so as to help this particular community stay viable. Anything can be achieved if we use a resource the right way. It's a world away from me and probably from a lot of TFP'ers,but the planet belongs to us all and this,I feel,is a step in the right direction that governments around the globe should take a serious look at. Not a big issue at first look but.......... It's a start at least. Open for discussion. ......................................................................................................... LINK ..and text from site below. Masses of large ocean-going squid have inundated the shores of Southern Chile, alarming local fishermen who fear these carnivorous invaders could threaten fish stocks. Envisat has helped account for their otherwise mysterious arrival. These jumbo flying squid – Dosidicus gigas is their Latin name – are some of the largest known squids on the planet: the ones here measure between 70 to 150 centimetres in length, although specimens have been known to reach more than three metres. Making their home in the open ocean, they rise to the surface at night to aggressively feed on small fish using barbed suckers. Pictures of the many beached jumbo flying squid were taken by a Mariscope Chilena team. The squids' mysterious arrival on the shores of southern Chile is due to change in currents seen from Envisat in space. Sea Surface Temperature data from Envisat's AATSR for 12 February 2004. The channel between the mainland and the big island of Chiloé is called the Chacao Channel and it is here that SST changes took place. The success of using Envisat sea surface temperature results to account for the Jumbo Flying Squids' arrival means it may be possible to predict such events in future. The Mariscope Chilena team is using Envisat results including SST to investigate whether a harmful phytoplankton bloom service is feasible, to aid the country's fish farming sector. __________________ There's a fine line between participation and mockery