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Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve
Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve

The South African

time20-05-2025

  • General
  • The South African

Juvenile Humpback whale euthanised after beaching at Robberg Nature Reserve

A juvenile Humpback whale that beached at Robberg Nature Reserve has been humanely euthanised despite extensive rescue efforts by marine authorities, local organisations, and volunteers. At approximately 14:39 on Monday, 19 May, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in Plettenberg Bay, CapeNature rangers, and the Plettenberg Bay Marine Animal Stranding Network were alerted to a whale appearing to be in distress at The Wild Side of the Robberg Nature Reserve. NSRI Station Commander Jaco Kruger confirmed that both sea and land rescue teams were immediately mobilised. Rescue craft Ray Farnham Rescuer , Eric Stratford , and Courtenays Rescuer were launched, while teams also hiked to the site. The whale, approximately 7 metres long and identified as a juvenile Humpback, was found stranded in the shallow surf. Teams, along with bystander Good Samaritans, undertook extensive efforts to re-float the whale during the rising tide, including towing attempts using NSRI rescue craft. Despite these efforts, the whale continued to re-beach, showing signs that it was no longer viable to save. On Tuesday morning, marine authorities, assisted by the South African Police Service (SAPS), made the difficult decision to humanely euthanise the whale. Marine scientists collected tissue samples for necropsy to better understand the whale's condition and potential reasons behind the stranding. Commander Kruger commended all involved, including community volunteers, for their unwavering commitment to attempting a rescue. 'Bystander Good Samaritans, and all involved in trying to save the whale, are commended for the extensive efforts,' he said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.

Rajasooriar to lead Noronex Namibian copper charge
Rajasooriar to lead Noronex Namibian copper charge

West Australian

time12-05-2025

  • Business
  • West Australian

Rajasooriar to lead Noronex Namibian copper charge

ASX listed Noronex Limited has picked up experienced mining industry player Victor Rajasooriar as its new managing director and chief executive officer in a move set to realise its ambitions across the coveted Kalahari Copper Belt in southern Africa. Rajasooriar, a mining engineer with over 25 years of global experience, officially takes the helm next week and brings with him a resume tailor-made for emerging resource plays. It includes various senior positions at industry giants Newmont Mining and Gold Fields Ltd. Rajasooriar is no stranger to the junior mining game either, having carved out a reputation with stints at Breakaway Resources, Panoramic Resources and Siren Gold. Although his hands-on experience stretches from early-stage explorers all the way to producers, a key chapter of his career was spent at mining contractor Barminco between 2014 and 2018. There, as Chief Operating Officer, he ran the company's contract mining operations across Australia and Africa, including the Zone 5 copper mine in Botswana. However, it was at Echo Resources where Rajasooriar turned a few heads. Taking charge of the then-$43 million junior, he propelling it into the spotlight with a rapid rise that saw its value skyrocket. In less than a year, Echo's market cap had touched $243 million and the company was ultimately snapped up by Northern Star in a takeover. Rajasooriar has also contributed some skin in the game to his Noronex appointment with a $100,000 commitment to 7.1 million new shares at 1.4 cents each, subject to shareholder approval. The mining veteran landed his new job after current director James Thompson decided to step down from all managerial and directorship roles with the company following six years of involvement. Thompson founded Noronex privately in 2018, helped assemble the company's original copper asset base and crafted the acquisition strategy for the Kalahari Copper Belt. He intends to remain a shareholder. Rajasooriar has joined at an exciting time for Noronex as it looks to unlock the potential of its extensive copper portfolio in Namibia including a 10Mt resource grading 1.3 per cent copper at the company's Witvlei project. In total, Noronex's exploration package spans a massive 10,000 square kilometres of the Kalahari Copper Belt. The highly prospective region is also home to Chinese-backed MMG's massive 7 million tonne Cupric copper mine and Sandfire Resources' Motheo mine with 700,000 tonnes of contained copper. About 130 kilometres northeast of Witvlei, Noronex has its foot on two further projects called Humpback and Damara. Drilling is underway at the early-stage Damara grounds to test the margins of mineralisation, however, the real excitement is currently at the Fiesta prospect within its Humpback leases. Stretching across 4.5 kilometres, reverse circulation drilling at Fiesta has unearthed several copper equivalent hits from 80m downhole including 45m grading 1.0per cent, 30m running at 1.1 per cent and 16m at 1.3 per cent. The results have been enough to convince mega base metal miner, South 32 to join the party. Last year, the two signed an earn-in agreement and strategic alliance to fund and accelerate ongoing exploration at Humpback and Damara. The deal, which provides Noronex with strong technical and strategic support also allows for South 32 to earn up to 60 percent of the project areas by spending $15 million in exploration over five years. With drilling data covering more than 180,000m, strategic partnerships in place and fresh leadership now locked in, Noronex is gearing up for what could be a transformational chapter just as global copper demand surges and prices toy with new highs over US$10,200 (A$16,000) a tonne. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:

Election eats: Cafe OSG's ‘Makanfesto' menu and Humpback's ‘Oyster Polling Day'
Election eats: Cafe OSG's ‘Makanfesto' menu and Humpback's ‘Oyster Polling Day'

Straits Times

time29-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Straits Times

Election eats: Cafe OSG's ‘Makanfesto' menu and Humpback's ‘Oyster Polling Day'

SINGAPORE – With Polling Day coming up on May 3, two eateries have caught election fever and are rolling out tongue-in-cheek promotions. The first candidate is Cafe OSG at Suntec City, which has launched a new menu called 'Wok Wisely – A Makanfesto of SG Flavour'. It offers 11 dishes – each with its own political party-inspired name and accompanying symbol – such as The Dependable One Chicken Rice ($8.50), The Hardworking Hero Char Kuay Teow ($13.90) and The Comeback Kid Hokkien Mee ($15.90). Cafe OSG's owner Zach Wen, 41, is no stranger to putting a creative food spin on politics. In 2018, he dished out Harmony Nasi Lemak at OSG. This was during the Trump-Kim Summit, when United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met here. Mr Wen says: 'With the general election upon us and a record number of parties contesting, we decided to add a little local flavour to the occasion. Thus, 'Wok Wisely' was born. 'It's a playful yet meaningful nod to the season, featuring dishes that speak to Singapore's rich culinary soul.' Most dishes will remain on the menu, even after the hustings are over. Over at seafood restaurant Humpback in Bukit Pasoh Road, it is marking May 3 with its 'Oyster Polling Day'. From noon to 11pm, it will offer an 'all-day oyster happy hour' – with oysters priced at $2++ to $3++ each. These 'star candidates', says its press statement, are flown in fresh from Hama Hama Oyster Company, a sixth-generation family-run farm on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula in the US. Voting also takes place here – for one's favourite oyster varietal, that is. Diners will receive a ballot-style order sheet to cast votes with hourly updates provided as results will be tallied throughout the day. At the end of the day, one oyster will emerge victorious. Happy hour for cocktails, wine and beer is available too – from noon to 7pm – priced from $14++ a glass. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Scientists prepare to further investigate dead Corolla whale
Scientists prepare to further investigate dead Corolla whale

Yahoo

time11-04-2025

  • General
  • Yahoo

Scientists prepare to further investigate dead Corolla whale

COROLLA, N.C. (WNCT) — Officials with the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network assisted with a dead Humpback whale on the coast of Corolla Thursday, after receiving reports from beachgoers. First responders launched an investigation, taking photos of the animal and recording basic information. Weather permitting, the Currituck County public works will pull the whale up higher on the beach to allow scientists a closer look. A closer look would entail an external exam and a necropsy and they plan to attempt this Friday. Through basic investigation, scientists have been to determine that the whale is a juvenile and female. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

From sunken ships to humpback whales: The 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners
From sunken ships to humpback whales: The 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners

Euronews

time21-02-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Euronews

From sunken ships to humpback whales: The 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year winners

By Published on A camel drinking in the desert - photographed from beneath the water? Dueling wrasse fish in Japan? Just two of the stunning, unexpected images from this year's competition. The Underwater Photographer of the Year is back! The competition spans 13 different categories, pushing photographers from around the world to capture the magic of the underwater world - from intricate macro details to dramatic wide-angle scenes. With a record-breaking 7,000 submissions from over 600 photographers, this year's contest highlights the growing fascination with underwater visual storytelling. This year, Spanish photographer Álvaro Herrero has won the overall Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 title with his mesmerising shot titled "Radiant Bond" - showing a heartwarming glimpse into the world of a mother humpback whale and her newborn calf. A mother humpback whale accompanies her calf to the surface for its first breath early in the morning. The youngster is releasing a few bubbles as it rises, perhaps this is because it is still learning to control its breathing, or it is simply experimenting with its own body. Alvaro Herrero Judges praised Herrero's winning image for its perfect composition, masterful lighting, and ability to capture an extraordinary moment in nature. "The light coming from the left upper corner as well as the perfect movement of the Humpback whale and calf, in addition to the excellent framing and composition make this a truly deserved overall winner for the UPY 2025 contest," says Tobias Friedrich, one of the UPY's judges. Below, take a dive into a selection of the winning images from this year's competition: I first travelled to Cancun, Mexico, for a shoot two years ago, and since then, I've been captivated by its charm. These days, I find myself visiting Cancun frequently. From where I live, it's a very long journey - about 24 hours by plane - but this place perfectly aligns with the direction of my photography and offers a variety of shooting opportunities. To capture this particular photo, I visited during the rainy summer season and worked with a local Korean guide as my model. Ruruka The wreck sits on the reef at around 104m depth. When she sank she got wedged between the reef wall and a small reef so there is a swim through under the wreck. We did 25 min bottom time and about 2 1/2 hours of deco to produce this image. Alex Dawson This is a photo of two male Asian sheepshead wrasse fighting. The unique form of this species is characteristic of males, who form harems and claim territories during the breeding season. The one on the left in the photo is the harem king, who has defended his territory for more than 10 years and is estimated to be over 30 years old, while the one on the right is a young challenger. Shunsuke Nakano This image was captured in the northern Red Sea during a freediving expedition in search of bottlenose dolphins. The moment portrays an intimate mating ritual, where several males - four visible in the picture, though others were nearby - were playfully chasing a female. Enric Gener I captured this image at one of my favourite locations within the Everglades ecosystem. I have revisited this spot many times trying to capture various subjects and the light just right. The water levels vary significantly, sometimes completely drying, during different times of year. Ironically, on this occasion, I hadn't invested too much thought and I was enjoying the scenery when this Florida Gar positioned itself perfectly in the frame of my GoPro. Bryant Turffs Raja Ampat, Indonesia, is a magical destination where the colour, beauty, biodiversity and dense fish life can almost be an overload on the senses- a celebration of healthy reef life. I was lucky to find perfect conditions with clear water and schooling baitfish swirling amongst the canyons of a large coral bommie, adorned with verdant soft corals. Catherine Holmes At the end of this dive, I spotted a couple of underwater photographers focused on shooting and it piqued my curiosity about what they were photographing. I signalled to my guide to check what they were shooting. After realizing that it was one of my favourite subjects, a hairy shrimp, I waited patiently for my turn and used the time to plan and prepare for the shot. I chose to shoot it in profile, backlight with a snoot. My guide and my buddy played a fundamental role in expertly managing the light of the snoot. After a few test shots to find the right setting, I finally got the photo I was looking for. Paolo Bondaschi I was actually practising for a different underwater photography competition when I took this shot. For a couple of days before an on-the-day 'splash in' competition, this crab was consistently in this position, or very close by. Sadly on the day it was no-where to be seen! Happily for me though that meant I was able to use my practice photos for UPY! Dan Bolt Occasionally in my time under the water I have come across this medusa 'Neoturris pileata' in the open water but had not taken a decent photo of one. On this occasion however, my buddy and I were specifically targeting them and other similar creatures to try to explore the idea of UK 'blackwater' photographic opportunities. Of the many, many(!), images I took that day, this one revealed a larval crustacean within the bell of this medusa. Dan Bolt I had the idea of photographing the camels drinking water for about one and half a years. I wanted to photograph them drinking water from the underwater perspective because I did not see any images showing this. The weather was a critical, and it took me several weeks to get the best possible shots. Abdulaziz Al Saleh

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