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Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Why blue whales are going eerily silent and what does it mean. Scientists raise alarm
Blue whales are going eerily silent, and scientists across the world are concerned. Researchers have raised alarms after noticing a drop in the number of vocalizations from the marine mammals. A team of scientists used underwater hydrophones to record and trace the sounds of marine life to study the impact of human activity on whales, the National Geographic reported. A detailed study published in the PLOS One journal revealed that heat waves have triggered worrying changes over several years. Toxic algae is 'undermining food sources for whales'. Scientists have warned that blue whales are going silent(Unsplash) 'It caused the most widespread poisoning of marine mammals ever documented. These were hard times for whales,' coauthor and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute biological oceanographer John Ryan told NatGeo. Read More: Animal Crossing Fireworks Show 2025: How long does it last and does Redd's Raffle make an appearance? The study further adds that blue whale vocalizations have dropped by almost 40% as krill and anchovy are being killed by heatwaves. . "When you really break it down, it's like trying to sing while you're starving," Ryan added. "They were spending all their time just trying to find food." Over six years, Ryan tracked seasonal and yearly whale song patterns in the central California Current Ecosystem. Recordings began in July 2015, revealing that humpback whale songs remained steady, but blue and fin whales were singing far less. Read More: Mysterious underground 'hot blob' moving towards New York? Scientists puzzled The primary culprit, according to the study, was a decline in their primary prey, krill, triggered by ocean warming during an intense marine heatwave. While humpbacks can adapt to changes in prey availability, blue and fin whales are almost exclusively krill feeders. When krill populations collapsed, so did the whales' songs. The heatwave, known as The Blob, began in 2013 and spread from Alaska to Mexico, raising average ocean temperatures by more than 4.5°F and covering over 3,200 kilometres of the Pacific. This wiped out vast swaths of krill and anchovies. 'It's like trying to sing while you're starving,' Ryan said. The loss of krill, a foundation of the marine food chain, signals what scientists warn is a serious and unfolding crisis in the world's oceans amid accelerating climate change. Scientists further explain that the duration of these heat waves has tripled since the 1940s. 'There are whole ecosystem consequences of these marine heat waves,' Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologist Kelly Benoit-Bird told NatGeo. 'If they can't find food, and they can traverse the entire West Coast of North America, that is a really large-scale consequence.'
Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Animal Crossing Fireworks Show 2025: How long does it last and does Redd's Raffle make an appearance?
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the Fireworks Show has returned for 2025 as a limited-time summer event, which began taking place every Sunday since August 3 and will be concluding on August 31, 2025. The show runs from 7 pm, each Sunday to enjoy the event and participate in special activities. All about Animal Crossing August Fireworks show.(X/@animalcrossing) The event happens in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It includes fireworks, special items, and popular activities like Redd's Raffle, according to Animal Crossing World. Animal Crossing: How long does the fireworks show last? The Animal Crossing Fireworks Show lasts five hours. It starts at 7 pm and ends at midnight. During this time, villagers gather in the plaza, fireworks light up the sky, and special activities are available. When the clock hits midnight, the celebrations end, and Redd closes his raffle stall. Redd's Raffle returns with 24 exciting prizes Redd Raffle, the Animal Crossing World added, has made a full return during the Fireworks Show, and it is packed with exciting party-themed items. For just 500 Bells per ticket, players can win from a pool of 24 festive items, including: sparklers, fountain fireworks, frozen treats, cotton candy, boba drinks (each with three uses). Players can win balloons, fans, pinwheels, and more. Also read: Nintendo only game Animal crossing player crafts stunning Barbie-inspired home Most of these items are consumable, which means they will disappear after a few uses, but they add flair to the player's evening. Moreover, there is no purchase limit, and villagers can occasionally hand players extra items during the event, including bubbles! Collect free boppers from Isabelle Isabelle will be outside Resident Services, handing out glowing Bopper headbands. Players will receive a different Bopper each Sunday. There are four types available, so be sure to visit her weekly to complete your collection. Custom firework designs Get creative by uploading your own designs for fireworks. Talk to Isabelle before or during the event and select the 'I've got a firework idea!' option. You can submit up to 10 designs, which will be displayed in the sky alongside the regular fireworks. At any hour during the Fireworks show, players can switch patterns for different designs or change the order. FAQs: Q1: How long does the Fireworks Show last in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? From 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight) local time every Sunday in August. Q2: Does Redd's Raffle appear during the Fireworks Show? Yes, Redd sets up a raffle booth outside Resident Services each Sunday. Q3: How much do Raffle Tickets cost? Each ticket costs 500 Bells and offers a random prize. Q4: Are prizes in Redd's Raffle reusable? Some are consumable (like sparklers and food), while others, like fans and balloons, may last longer if not lost.
