Cempaka Maritime, Marine and Fisheries: Waste, sedimentation endanger Ambon Bay's coral reefs

"A Summary" – Apr 2, 2011 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) (Subjects: Religion, Shift of Human Consciousness, 2012, Intelligent/Benevolent Design, EU, South America, 5 Currencies, Water Cycle (Heat up, Mini Ice Ace, Oceans, Fish, Earthquakes ..), Middle East, Internet, Israel, Dictators, Palestine, US, Japan (Quake/Tsunami Disasters , People, Society ...), Nuclear Power Revealed, Hydro Power, Geothermal Power, Moon, Financial Institutes (Recession, Realign integrity values ..) , China, North Korea, Global Unity,..... etc.) - (Text version)

“2011 and Beyond” - What you are seeing, and why - Jan 16, 2011 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) (Text version)

"The Timing of the Great Shift" – Mar 21, 2009 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) - (Text version)

“ … Here is another one. A change in what Human nature will allow for government. "Careful, Kryon, don't talk about politics. You'll get in trouble." I won't get in trouble. I'm going to tell you to watch for leadership that cares about you. "You mean politics is going to change?" It already has. It's beginning. Watch for it. You're going to see a total phase-out of old energy dictatorships eventually. The potential is that you're going to see that before 2013.

They're going to fall over, you know, because the energy of the population will not sustain an old energy leader ..."

(Live Kryon Channelings was given 7 times within the United Nations building.)

Kryon Q&A

Question: Dear Kryon: I live in Spain. I am sorry if I will ask you a question you might have already answered, but the translations of your books are very slow and I might not have gathered all information you have already given. I am quite concerned about abandoned animals. It seems that many people buy animals for their children and as soon as they grow, they set them out somewhere. Recently I had the occasion to see a small kitten in the middle of the street. I did not immediately react, since I could have stopped and taken it, without getting out of the car. So, I went on and at the first occasion I could turn, I went back to see if I could take the kitten, but it was to late, somebody had already killed it. This happened some month ago, but I still feel very sorry for that kitten. I just would like to know, what kind of entity are these animals and how does this fit in our world. Are these entities which choose this kind of life, like we do choose our kind of Human life? I see so many abandoned animals and every time I see one, my heart aches... I would like to know more about them.

Answer: Dear one, indeed the answer has been given, but let us give it again so you all understand. Animals are here on earth for three (3) reasons.

(1) The balance of biological life. . . the circle of energy that is needed for you to exist in what you call "nature."

(2) To be harvested. Yes, it's true. Many exist for your sustenance, and this is appropriate. It is a harmony between Human and animal, and always has. Remember the buffalo that willingly came into the indigenous tribes to be sacrificed when called? These are stories that you should examine again. The inappropriateness of today's culture is how these precious creatures are treated. Did you know that if there was an honoring ceremony at their death, they would nourish you better? Did you know that there is ceremony that could benefit all of humanity in this way. Perhaps it's time you saw it.

(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.

Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.

China calls for peaceful settlement of maritime disputes

Friday, January 2, 2009

Waste, sedimentation endanger Ambon Bay's coral reefs

M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon | Fri, 01/02/2009 10:29 AM

Severe sedimentation and pollution, especially from household waste, are slowly and surely degrading the marine environment in Ambon Bay.

To make matters worse, waste gathers in the bay area where it is trapped by the rapid tides.

According to studies conducted by the Ambon chapter of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), the ecological destruction in Ambon Bay is due to damage that is increasingly difficult to overcome or reverse.

The current development process, which ignores social and ecological aspects, has further worsened the area's condition.

Consequently, a number of marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, are facing further threats.

A researcher at the Ambon office of LIPI's Marine Biota Conservation Center (BKBL), Daniel Sapulette, told The Jakarta Post in Ambon recently that the underwater topography of Ambon Bay was unique because of the irregular water circulation process in the bay area.

"Not only waste, but everything gets trapped in the bay, including the exchange of fresher water from the open sea. The tidal movement is also rapid," Sapulette said.

Ali Mochtar, head of LIPI's Environmental Health Technical Center in Ambon, said it would be hard to restore Ambon Bay to its original condition.

One of the concerns, he said, was that the bay and its seabed could act as a garbage dump for all sorts of toxic waste.

Mochtar said a recent study conducted by his office found high concentrations of heavy metal almost exceeding tolerable levels in several locations.

"Mercury has accumulated around waters off Galala village," he said, adding the bay area could no longer support marine farming for local communities.

A high concentration of lead, reaching 15.28 mg/kg, has also been found in sediment around the fuel depot in Waiyame and the diesel power station in Galala, while lead has been found in the waters around the regional fishing port in Tantui.

The coastal ecosystem around Ambon Bay is facing damage from gradual sedimentation and waste, with coral reefs likely to suffer the most severe damage.

Comparable studies on the condition of coral reefs in 1985 and 2007 showed drastic changes, with 23.7 percent of reefs in Ambon Bay being damaged during that period.

For example, in 1985, there was coral reef coverage in 60 percent of the waters around Liliboy village, but by 2007 this had dropped to 28.4 percent.

A BKBL researcher at Ambon LIPI, Freddy Leatemia, said the main causes of the damage to the coral in Ambon Bay were sedimentation and pollution.

"In Ery village, for example, the coral reefs have been buried by organic and nonorganic waste, including electronic goods, such as television sets and radios," he said.

According to Leatimia, none of the coral reefs in Ambon Bay is in good condition, even though some are faring better than other coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves.

"Its existence will be at further risk if waste and sedimentation are not stopped now," said Leatimia, adding that residents were still dumping waste into the rivers that empty into the sea.

Deforestation to develop residential and commercial areas in Ambon city is also contributing to the alarming rate of environmental damage, especially of the marine ecosystem. The extent of the damage is particularly great given that Ambon is a small island of only 775 square kilometers of mostly hilly terrain.

Areas that previously acted as buffer zones and catchment areas, such as Air Besar, Kayu Putih and Bukit Lateri, have been converted into residential areas.

The clearing of forested areas, without due consideration of social and ecological aspects, has led to severe silting of the bay area from runoff carried to the sea during rain.