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Corals experience huge extremes in lighting intensity throughout the day. Waves act like prisms focusing the sun's rays on the corals surface, creating glitter lines and flashes of intensity. Then, as clouds obsecure the sun, the light that coral is exposed to has a much lower intensity and comes from the indirect sun's rays that are diffused through the earth's atmosphere. This short video highlights these changing conditions nicely. On a recent trip to Bonaire for Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance reef restoration work, we collected light spectroradiometer data at different time points and conditions to help improve the way we manage lighting in our coral spawning systems. Canon 5DMKiii, Lens: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Settings: 1/400, f11.0 ISO400 Canon EMEA #coralreefs #coralresearch #light #photosynthesis #coralreproduction #coralspawning #exsitucoralspawning #reefrestoration

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A new 3D scan of the Titanic wreck offers a detailed and haunting view of the ship. The scan provides a complete image of the shipwreck, which is 883 feet long and lies 3,800 meters below the surface. This is the first time the entire ship has been captured in one image, providing a unique perspective on the Titanic's final resting place. The Titanic wreck is located about 350 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, in the Atlantic Ocean. It's a massive structure, with the bow and stern separated by 2,600 feet. The wreck is a testament to the tragic events of April 14, 1912, when the Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives. The 3D scan was done by Magellan Ltd. in 2022 using two submersibles that dove 2.4 miles into the ocean to reach the wreck. The submersibles were equipped with advanced sonar and camera technology, which captured detailed images of the ship's structure and surroundings. The scan is part of a documentary film by Atlantic Productions, which chronicled the expedition. The new scan provides a level of detail never seen before, showing the Titanic's massive propellers, anchors, and even the grand staircase. The image is a poignant reminder of the ship's tragic fate and the lives lost in the disaster. The scan will also help researchers and historians better understand the Titanic's final moments and the circumstances surrounding its sinking. The Titanic wreck has been filmed and photographed many times since its discovery in 1985, but this is the first time it's been captured in its entirety. The 3D scan is a significant achievement, providing a new perspective on one of the most infamous shipwrecks in history. It's a testament to human ingenuity and the desire to explore and understand the world around us. . . . #Titanic #TitanicScan #Shipwreck #DeepSea #OceanExploration #MaritimeHistory #Wreckage #UnderwaterExploration #SonarTechnology #Submersibles #OceanFloor #Newfoundland #AtlanticOcean #TragicEvents #Sinking #tribunetrends

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🌟 Dive into history with Hercules SLR's latest blog post! 🏞️ Explore the captivating tale of rigging during the mid-19th century Gold Rushes, including the iconic California Gold Rush. 🛠️ Join us on a journey back in time to uncover the crucial role rigging played in supporting infrastructure, transportation, and the rise of bustling settlements during these transformative times. Don't miss out on this fascinating read! Check it out now: https://buff.ly/3PTQwX5 . . . . #GoldRush #RiggingHistory #MiningOperations #TransportationNetworks #HistoricSettlements #HerculesSLR #CaliforniaGoldRush #HistoricalEngineering #MiningIndustry #InfrastructureDevelopment #TransportationHistory #SettlementExpansion #IndustrialHeritage #HistoricalPerspective #RiggingLegacy #HerculesBlog

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RMS Titanic, the British ocean liner that sunk over a century ago in the North Atlantic, which has subsequently been immortalised by Hollywood, has started collapsing due to corrosion from salt water and microbes, a recent dive has shown. During a recent mapping voyage, RMS Titanic Inc, which holds the rights to recover artefacts from the shipwreck, captured footage using the company’s unmanned submersible which showed that significant corrosion had occurred. The bow railing at the front of the ship, which Rose and Jack famously leant over with their arms held aloft in James Cameron’s blockbuster, has now fallen off completely. Corrosion has been documented by marine biologists for years but was more noticeable in this latest footage. RMS Titanic Inc are of the belief that, soon, the decks will fully collapse on top of one another, a process that has already partly commenced. Whilst this may open up opportunities for photographs to be taken of previously unseen areas, it could mean that the ship’s relatively well-preserved structure starts to resemble its original state less and less. The recent dive also caught a glimpse of a bronze statue of the Roman goddess Diana on the seabed, which once took pride of place in the first-class lounge. The statue’s location had previously been unknown, but now there are hopes it may be recovered and brought to the surface as it appears to still be in good condition. With the corrosion of the famous shipwreck seemingly accelerating, it remains to be seen how much more can be learnt about the liner before it’s damaged beyond recognition. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/vYc050Te9VV

Aerial view of our progress in Carver, MA!