Master Gamer
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 20:17:34 GMT
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Post by Walter_V_R on Aug 10, 2020 10:03:55 GMT
I was once on this spot ....
Blue Dot please
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Master Gamer
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 20:17:34 GMT
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Post by Walter_V_R on Aug 11, 2020 12:10:35 GMT
Apparently some clue is needed: |
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Master Gamer
April 2015 - Mar 25, 2024 7:48:45 GMT
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Post by Utapao on Aug 11, 2020 12:59:45 GMT
 I've been so focused on other things I was unaware of this incident.  |
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Master Gamer and Scrutiniser
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 19:29:04 GMT
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Post by krenek on Aug 11, 2020 14:02:53 GMT
  I was once on this spot .... clumsy of me 1) i did check your albums @fb and saw it but did not make the connection with: 2) i considered making a puzzle about the clue 4-5 days ago and checked that location then!  |
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Master Gamer
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 20:17:34 GMT
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Post by Walter_V_R on Aug 12, 2020 16:16:52 GMT
Well done Utapao and Krenek! I've been so focused on other things I was unaware of this incident. I understand. It is because I visited the place that it captured my attention. Another clue: One of the creatures that is endemic for the place and that the locals are trying to save:  |
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Master Gamer
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 8:15:11 GMT
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Post by lockhopper on Aug 13, 2020 21:20:59 GMT
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Master Gamer
April 2015 - May 3, 2024 20:17:34 GMT
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Post by Walter_V_R on Aug 15, 2020 18:47:09 GMT
Well done Lockhopper also!  It is indeed very quiet around here these days.  The answer: The Japanese cargo ship MV Wakashio hit a coral reef on the southeast coast of Mauritius on July 25. Then, the ship began leaking. The Blue Dot is on the Ile aux Aigrettes. This Island is very important both for fauna as flora. A lot of work has been done in the past years to restore the original vegetation. Some special plants and trees are already moved to the main island now in an attempt to save them. There are a lot of endemic or rare animals to be saved also: The Telfair Skink (clue), the rare Pink Pigeon, turtles, etc .. Local people are desperately trying to control the oil spill with self-made barriers, made from sugar cane leaves and even human hair. See videoI had the chance to visit this island in 2016 at the end of our trip in the region to watch the Annular Solar Eclipse. In the picture you can see the stranded ship (in the green circle) and the threatened island.  |
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