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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
The ocean's unicorn: Meet the pink Manta Ray that is only one in the whole world!
Nature has a way of surprising us just when we think we've seen it all. Whether it's a bird once thought extinct making a sudden return, a creature that goes beyond our understanding of biology, or an animal that is so rare that it seems more of a myth than reality. Despite many years of scientific and wildlife research, there are still many unexplored gems on Earth that continue to show surprises. Sometimes, these wonders are discovered in the most remote and unexplored regions. But occasionally, they appear in places visited by humans right under our noses, making the discovery all the more interesting. Such incredible discoveries give a glimmer of hope even in the face of extinction crises and the worst of adversities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo Meet the rarest Inspector Clouseau! One such case is the return of the world's rarest fish after 85 years, and also only one of its kind. That's the case with 'Inspector Clouseau,' a male manta ray spotted near Lady Elliot Island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef . What makes him truly rare and precious is that he is pink. Bright, unmistakably pink in colour. Since his discovery in 2015, this 11-foot manta ray has only been seen ten times, despite living in one of the most dived areas on the planet. It has been nicknamed after the Pink Panther films, and 'Inspector Clouseau's' bubblegum hue is still a mystery. Scientists first suspected it might be due to his diet, similar to how flamingos turn pink from eating crustaceans. But a 2016 study ruled that out. How did this Manta Ray get it's colour? Project Manta, a research group focused on studying manta rays in Australia, now believes this pink colour is likely the result of a unique genetic mutation. If this trait is genetic, and Clouseau manages to mate with a female, it raises an interesting possibility that the mutation could be passed on. That means the world might one day see more pink manta rays. Though his appearance has been rare, he doesn't seem to be a loner. Observers have noted that he often hangs around with other male manta rays, possibly competing for female attention. Whether his pink colour helps or hinders him in the mating game remains unknown. Where can Manta rays be spotted? To catch a glimpse of Inspector Clouseau, you'll need to visit Lady Elliot Island. But if you're keen to swim with manta rays elsewhere, there are plenty of spectacular spots like, Socorro Island in Mexico, Palau, Fiji, the Maldives, Raja Ampat in Indonesia, and even Ishigaki Island in Japan. They can also be spotted at many other places like the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, where unforgettable encounters with stingrays, where you can swim and even interact with them in the wild. As rare as pink manta rays are, they remind us that our oceans still have secrets. Sometimes, nature's surprises come not in the form of discovery, but in the unexpected twists of the familiar. Photo Credits: Kristian Laine (Peta Pixel)
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nokia and Orange France extend long-term partnership with new 5G deal
Press Release Nokia and Orange France extend long-term partnership with new 5G deal New 5G contract extends companies' long-standing partnership with upgraded network boosting performance and customer experience. Nokia's energy-efficiency AirScale equipment portfolio to support Orange France's sustainability ambitions. Orange France to trial Nokia's Cloud RAN solutions. Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it signed a four-year contract extension with Orange France to upgrade its 5G radio infrastructure with Nokia's energy-efficient AirScale portfolio. The new deal will deliver an enhanced customer experience with best-in-class speeds, capacity, and performance across Orange's footprint in Southeastern and Western France. Orange will also trial Nokia's 5G Cloud RAN solutions to assess the transition of its network towards Cloud RAN technology Under the deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading O-RAN-compliant 5G AirScale portfolio. This includes Nokia's next-generation industry-leading, high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions, lightweight, and high-output Massive MIMO Habrok radios, and Nokia's Pandion portfolio of FDD multiband remote radio heads to cover all use cases and deployment scenarios. These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity. Nokia will also supply its AI-powered radio network management solution, MantaRay NM, which supports all radio and mobile core technologies. Orange will also trial Nokia's 5G Cloud RAN solutions. Nokia is helping its global customers to seamlessly transition to Cloud RAN technology with future-proof solutions that drive innovation for CSPs and enterprises. Nokia's comprehensive anyRAN approach provides the best choice of strategic options for their RAN evolution with purpose-built, hybrid, or Cloud RAN solutions, enabling customers to evolve their networks and continue to deliver maximum field performance. Emmanuel Lugagne Delpon, CTO at Orange France, commented: 'This new contract extension with Nokia and their industry-leading equipment portfolio will support our pioneering efforts to drive superior customer experience further, reduce our environmental footprint, and make our network as energy efficient as possible.' Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: 'We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Orange France and contribute positively towards their network performance, sustainability goals, and commitment to net carbon neutrality. Our industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio and AI-powered MantaRay network management solution will enhance Orange's network performance and deliver premium connectivity experiences to Orange customers.' Resources Product page: Nokia anyRAN Product page: Nokia AirScale Baseband Product page: MantaRay NM About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.
