Salt Freak
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has anybody have a problem getting corals from LFS because of the tsunami my LFS cant get one coral know which really stinks because know i'm bying all my corals off the internet.
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J-Money
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I actually finally found a nice Sarcophyton a week ago... Best one i've seen, even though i've only seen one other tiny shriveled up one before that... 
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Having no problems at all in the UK. Mind you i know that some shops are getting their stock out of Singapore. BUt TMC (Largest wholesaler in the UK) still has plenty of corals and they get their from the Tsunami hit areas.
blout
Fishaholic
same here i could get a full set up with plenty of corals 2 weeks ago my LFS got a box of living rock from jakarta so the trade is still coming over
Aquascaper
Fish Aficionado
Singapore seems to be the major supplier atm, my LFS usually gets stock from Sri Lanka but apparently there is due to be a tempoary ban on marine exports soon to try and help stock recover.
Don't know if that's fact or gossip but if there is any ban it will take a few weeks to hit.
Don't know if that's fact or gossip but if there is any ban it will take a few weeks to hit.
TBLightningFan
Fish Fanatic
Tsunami is a coastal event only. (As far as a natural disaster goes) Out at sea a tsunani can go unnoticed as the wave is only an inch or so high but the wavelength is miles long. Out at sea the wave is the only thing moving but it has no current flow, so the water below is not moving at all. Even as close as a few inches from the surface the water isn't moving any more than normal.
Tsunami has zero impact until the water substantially shallows. Even then I think the damage to under water life is very minimal compared to the coastal damage. As the water shallows on the coast line only then the wave gains amplitude as the the wavelength begins to shorten.
I think any damage can only come from debris that makes it far enough out to sea(and actually sinks)to physically land on something. Even then I am sure the bulk of Tsunami debris that can go that far out is probably buoyant enough to keep from sinking.
Tsunami has zero impact until the water substantially shallows. Even then I think the damage to under water life is very minimal compared to the coastal damage. As the water shallows on the coast line only then the wave gains amplitude as the the wavelength begins to shorten.
I think any damage can only come from debris that makes it far enough out to sea(and actually sinks)to physically land on something. Even then I am sure the bulk of Tsunami debris that can go that far out is probably buoyant enough to keep from sinking.
Aquascaper
Fish Aficionado
I think it's more the tonnes and tonnnes of sand and mud debris that was washed back out to sea as the waves retreated that caused the damage. Also there was significant damage done to several offshore reefs when the waves rose over them and crashed down.
Opcn
Big fish
Hate to break it to you but coral reefs useually arent that deep
I have read several reports that the events had significant impact on the reefs. Some marine biologists are saying it will take hundreds of years for the reefs to grow back. Entire systems have been desimated.
The debris that wased into the ocean was substantial as was the soil that washed up on the shores. Many things have greatly impacted this environment. I have not read if CITES has released an offical report, but significant damage was done.
If you google you can see some before and after pictures from paticular reefs. It is hard to believe it is the sae place.
The debris that wased into the ocean was substantial as was the soil that washed up on the shores. Many things have greatly impacted this environment. I have not read if CITES has released an offical report, but significant damage was done.
If you google you can see some before and after pictures from paticular reefs. It is hard to believe it is the sae place.
blout
Fishaholic
im now confused you read all this about corals and reefs being affected but then i found this now i dont know what to believe.
Scientists: Tsunami did not damage coral reefs
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no damage to the coral reefs in Malaysia due to December’s tsunami although there were traces of sediment re-suspension.
A seven-member team of marine scientists, who conducted a post-tsunami survey on the corals, made this discovery.
The team, led by coral reef specialist Affendi Yang Amri, conducted the survey in Langkawi and Pulau Perak from Jan 28 to Feb 2.
The researchers were from the Universiti Malaya Maritime Research Centre (UMMRec), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the World Fish Centre.
“We were surprised to see that the reefs were not damaged and that there was minimal effect, especially after we saw pictures of the tsunami hitting our coastal areas.
“However, there are traces of sediments on the corals in Langkawi but we can’t be certain if it is because of the tsunami or due to a long-term build-up,” Affendi said, adding that findings from the survey would be submitted to the respective authorities after Chinese New Year.
UMMRec deputy head Associate Prof Dr Azhar Hussin said there was minimal damage because the tsunami hit during a low diurnal high tide level.
“The timing really helped as there was minimal damage because of the tide level when the tsunami occurred,'' he added.
WWF scientific officer (marine conservation) Lee Yoke Lee said rapid assessments and Line Intercept Transect data collected during the survey found that the tsunami did not cause any structural damage to the coral reefs.
“Continued monitoring to assess the full impact of the tsunami will be required to see if Langkawi’s coral reefs are resilient. If the ecosystem is healthy, the coral reefs should be able to recover on their own quickly,” she added.
Scientists: Tsunami did not damage coral reefs
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no damage to the coral reefs in Malaysia due to December’s tsunami although there were traces of sediment re-suspension.
A seven-member team of marine scientists, who conducted a post-tsunami survey on the corals, made this discovery.
The team, led by coral reef specialist Affendi Yang Amri, conducted the survey in Langkawi and Pulau Perak from Jan 28 to Feb 2.
The researchers were from the Universiti Malaya Maritime Research Centre (UMMRec), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and the World Fish Centre.
“We were surprised to see that the reefs were not damaged and that there was minimal effect, especially after we saw pictures of the tsunami hitting our coastal areas.
“However, there are traces of sediments on the corals in Langkawi but we can’t be certain if it is because of the tsunami or due to a long-term build-up,” Affendi said, adding that findings from the survey would be submitted to the respective authorities after Chinese New Year.
UMMRec deputy head Associate Prof Dr Azhar Hussin said there was minimal damage because the tsunami hit during a low diurnal high tide level.
“The timing really helped as there was minimal damage because of the tide level when the tsunami occurred,'' he added.
WWF scientific officer (marine conservation) Lee Yoke Lee said rapid assessments and Line Intercept Transect data collected during the survey found that the tsunami did not cause any structural damage to the coral reefs.
“Continued monitoring to assess the full impact of the tsunami will be required to see if Langkawi’s coral reefs are resilient. If the ecosystem is healthy, the coral reefs should be able to recover on their own quickly,” she added.
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