#largest ocean

[thehappiestgolucky]

Day 3! Largest Mer

Look look new mer just dropped - who I think Imma have a consistent factor in all Mer Aus because I fell in love with their design and personality :)

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RMS Majestic ocean liner of the White Star Line, largest steamer of the World of her time

British vintage postcard

[mycological-mariner]

Up thinking about the Levant Mine Disaster. Jesus Christ

[rabbitcruiser]

World Fiddle Day

Schedule a lesson or find a performance to enjoy one of the classic  instruments of the working class, the fiddle. Or sit down to watch  Fiddler on the Roof!

World Fiddle Day is an annual music celebration day celebrated on the  Third Saturday of May. This year it will be observed on May 19. Even  though World Fiddle Day was created in 2012, it gained popularity all  over the world within a few years. It was created to celebrate and to  teach the playing of bowed string instruments throughout the world by  conducting participatory and inclusive events. The fiddle is a bowed  string musical instrument, used by the players in all genres including  classical music.

World Fiddle Day happens once a year and is meant to celebrate  everything that everyone loves about the chirpy, fun and feisty art of  fiddle music. You’ll see it being celebrated on the third Saturday of  each May. The fiddle is always known to be something positive, with all  the songs and notes it produces high energy, entertaining, and bringing  something positive. Making the room dance, wherever the sound of a  fiddle is played.

Around the world, this day is celebrated with dancing, music, and of course plenty of fiddle playing!

History of World Fiddle Day

Before we speak about the day, it may be best to get a better idea of  the Fiddle that is being celebrated! The fiddle is a four-stringed  musical instrument of the string family, also often referred to as a  small type of violin. Like the violin, it is also played with a bow. The  terms fiddling or fiddle playing actually refer to a style of music,  most commonly folk music. The origins of the name ‘fiddle’ are not known  but is believed to be derived from an early violin or the Old English  word ‘fithele’. The fiddle is common to English folk music, Irish folk  music, Scandinavian music, Austrian, French, Hungarian, Polish,  American, Latin American, African, and even Australian music. There is  no difference between the fiddle and small violin aside from the name  and type of music the instrument is used for.

A fiddle has many parts including the neck, fingerboard, tuning pegs,  scroll, pegbox, bridge, soundhole, strings, fine tuners, tailpiece,  bass bar, soundboard, chinrest, button, backplate, and bow. The earliest  fiddles (or violins) were derived from the bow instruments from the  Middle Ages.

When it comes to building a high-quality fiddle, it can take as many  as 200 hours for craftsmen to handcraft a professional fiddle, showing  that for a relatively simple looking and fun instrument, a lot of craft  and workmanship has to go into building one.

Traditional fiddle strings were made of pig, goat, horse, or sheep  intestine. Today they are made from steel or aluminium over a nylon  core. Now, the last fiddle fact that you may want to take down for your  next game of trivia, is that the fastest fiddler/violinist on record is  Ben lee who played ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ in just over a minute in  2010. He played an average of 13 notes each second for a total of 810  notes in all. Now that is pretty impressive, so now the fiddle has been  explained, what about the day?

The day was founded in 2012 by one Caoimhin Mac Aoidh, a professional  fiddler from Donegal in Ireland. The day was birthed from a deep  respect for one of the most expert and revered violin makers in history.

This month was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the death  of the Italian violin craftsman Antonio Stradivari’s way back in 1737.

Stradivari is today considered the most significant creator of  violins in history, with his surviving instruments today seen as the  most prized and finest ever created. Although he also made the larger  string instruments cellos and violas, it’s the violins that he lovingly  crafted that he is most well-known and remembered for.

Though only a couple of hundred of his works still exists, they have  been known to capture some huge prices at auction and are especially  sought-after amongst professional violin players.

How to celebrate World Fiddle Day

If you ever learned how to play the violin in school, or you  frequently play it either for pleasure or for work, today is a great day  to get out your fiddle and play a couple of tunes! Perhaps play a  little for friends or family, or show your children how to play some  simple themes. If you do not own one, or do not know how to play it,  then this could be a great time to learn. It is always fun and engaging  to learn a new musical instrument, so why not start to learn the art of  the fiddle, and maybe at next year’s celebrations you can play to the  world what you have managed to learn!

If you aren’t lucky enough to have learned how to play this string  instrument, you can celebrate its day by listening to some of the  fantastic performances by string artists easily found on Youtube or  Spotify. Add a spring to your daily commute with some Mozart, Barber or  Brahms!

And if you’ve always fancied trying your hand at the violin, perhaps  today you could take a trial lesson learning how to play? Who knows – by  the time the next World Fiddle Day comes along, you could be able to  play along with everyone else who is fiddling away!

Whatever you get up to, have a great World Fiddle Day!

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[lyrikos]

cute molas :)

[a-rlly-generic-account]

She doesn't deserve all the hate she gets <:(

People feel like they have to... Justify their ships now? When the hell did that start? Ask me why I ship something and it's like, the characters were in a room together one time. The fuck more do you expect from me?

[spandexinspace]

I need everyone to know that the ship Götheborg, the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, answered a distress call the other day.

Imagine waiting for the coast guard or whatever to show up and instead a replica of 18th century merchant ship pulls up and tows you to the coast.

[mossandfog]

The Once Fastest Ocean Liner in the World Will Now Be the World's Largest Artificial Reef

The S.S. United States docked in Philadelphia. Image by Chuck Homler d/b/a FocusOnWildlife   When built, the S.S. United States was the largest and fastest ocean liner in the world. At 990 feet long, the giant vessel was built in 1950, and immediately set speed records, able to travel across the Atlantic less than 4 day. Indeed, the maiden crossing from New York Harbor to Bishop Rock off…

[newsepick]

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives gets recognised by Conde Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been ranked eighth among the top 20 resorts in the Indian Ocean by Conde Nast Traveller's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, just three years after its opening. The award recognizes the resort's exceptional hospitality and service, underscoring its commitment to luxury travel experiences. Commercial Director Amjad Thaufeeg expressed pride in this recognition, highlighting the dedication of the staff and owners to enhancing offerings. Located in North Male Atoll, the resort features 75 villas, the largest pool in the Maldives, and a variety of dining and recreational facilities. https://app.newsepick.com/details/kuda-villingili-resort-maldives-gets-recognised-by-conde-nast-travellers-readers-choice-awards

[vixen525]

I mean, there is at least one ship of this style still active. The Götheborg of Sweden is a replica 1700s sailing ship that even rescued a boat that broke a rudder in April 26, 2023.

Pretty much all the articles use the same photo from the small ship of the huge wooden boat, it's amusing.

There's plenty of news stories about it's tours. So wish granted! Here's the exact ship you want to see!

...Also kinda amusing this all happened literally 3 days after OP's post.

We need to go back to using sailing ships full time like immediately. Yes it would take longer to get places but the Aesthetic is unmatched

Like there is nothing sexier hthan this

[reasonsforhope]

"For years, California was slated to undertake the world’s largest dam removal project in order to free the Klamath River to flow as it had done for thousands of years.

Now, as the project nears completion, imagery is percolating out of Klamath showing the waterway’s dramatic transformation, and they are breathtaking to behold.

Pictured: Klamath River flows freely, after Copco-2 dam was removed in California.

Incredibly, the project has been nearly completed on schedule and under budget, and recently concluded with the removal of two dams, Iron Gate and Copco 1. Small “cofferdams” which helped divert water for the main dams’ construction, still need to be removed.

The river, along which salmon and trout had migrated and bred for centuries, can flow freely between Lake Ewauna in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to the Pacific Ocean for the first time since the dams were constructed between 1903 and 1962.

“This is a monumental achievement—not just for the Klamath River but for our entire state, nation, and planet,” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “By taking down these outdated dams, we are giving salmon and other species a chance to thrive once again, while also restoring an essential lifeline for tribal communities who have long depended on the health of the river.”

“We had a really incredible moment to share with tribes as we watched the final cofferdams be broken,” Ren Brownell, Klamath River Renewal Corp. public information officer, told SFGATE. “So we’ve officially returned the river to its historic channel at all the dam sites. But the work continues.”

Pictured: Iron Gate Dam, before and after.

“The dams that have divided the basin are now gone and the river is free,” Frankie Myers, vice chairman of the Yurok Tribe, said in a tribal news release from late August. “Our sacred duty to our children, our ancestors, and for ourselves, is to take care of the river, and today’s events represent a fulfillment of that obligation.”

The Yurok Tribe has lived along the Klamath River forever, and it was they who led the decades-long campaign to dismantle the dams.

At first the water was turbid, brown, murky, and filled with dead algae—discharges from riverside sediment deposits and reservoir drainage. However, Brownell said the water quality will improve over a short time span as the river normalizes.

“I think in September, we may have some Chinook salmon and steelhead moseying upstream and checking things out for the first time in over 60 years,” said Bob Pagliuco, a marine habitat resource specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in July.

Pictured: JC Boyle Dam, before and after.

“Based on what I’ve seen and what I know these fish can do, I think they will start occupying these habitats immediately. There won’t be any great numbers at first, but within several generations—10 to 15 years—new populations will be established.”

Ironically, a news release from the NOAA states that the simplification of the Klamath River by way of the dams actually made it harder for salmon and steelhead to survive and adapt to climate change.

“When you simplify the habitat as we did with the dams, salmon can’t express the full range of their life-history diversity,” said NOAA Research Fisheries Biologist Tommy Williams.

“The Klamath watershed is very prone to disturbance. The environment throughout the historical range of Pacific salmon and steelhead is very dynamic. We have fires, floods, earthquakes, you name it. These fish not only deal with it well, it’s required for their survival by allowing the expression of the full range of their diversity. It challenges them. Through this, they develop this capacity to deal with environmental changes.”

-via Good News Network, October 9, 2024

[rebeccathenaturalist]

If you aren't following the news here in the Pacific Northwest, this is a very, very big deal. Our native salmon numbers have been plummeting over the past century and change. First it was due to overfishing by commercial canneries, then the dams went in and slowed the rivers down and blocked the salmons' migratory paths. More recently climate change is warming the water even more than the slower river flows have, and salmon can easily die of overheating in temperatures we would consider comfortable.

Removing the dams will allow the Klamath River and its tributaries to return to their natural states, making them more hospitable to salmon and other native wildlife (the reservoirs created by the dams were full of non-native fish stocked there over the years.) Not only will this help the salmon thrive, but it makes the entire ecosystem in the region more resilient. The nutrients that salmon bring back from their years in the ocean, stored within their flesh and bones, works its way through the surrounding forest and can be traced in plants several miles from the river.

This is also a victory for the Yurok, Karuk, and other indigenous people who have relied on the Klamath for many generations. The salmon aren't just a crucial source of food, but also deeply ingrained in indigenous cultures. It's a small step toward righting one of the many wrongs that indigenous people in the Americas have suffered for centuries.

[wolfbirbisme]

gotta say, not being able to find an organization that does weekly litter cleanups within the city I just moved to after what I've seen this past week is a fucking crime

"we strive to maintain our waterways 😊" where are your events for the year. where are your cleanups. how do I sign up, how do I report the absolute landfill spots I've seen passing through a STATE PARK while on the commuter train.

granted it only recently got warm out but climate change might as well as be working in our favor because that means we can start cleaning NOW. LEMME AT IT GDI

[rabbitcruiser]

National Violin Day 

Tune up your fiddle and get bowing, sign up to instrument lessons or attend a concert to hear the gorgeous sounds of a string orchestra.

The violin is easily the most well-known bowed string instrument across the world, and it is really not all that surprising to see that the violin does in fact have a day dedicated to its existence! After all, everything from Western and Indian classical music to bluegrass and jazz would be unimaginable today without the violin.

It is quite possibly the most versatile instrument in the world in terms of repertoire–and that must be why there is a special day all its own to celebrate the violin.

History of National Violin Day

The violin itself seems to have evolved from medieval instruments that were like fiddles. It came into its own distinct form by the 15th century, becoming the most popular virtuoso instrument in Europe by the 1660s. Most violins made today are copies after either Stradivarius or Amati, the latter being active as a violin maker in the 16th century.

Today, the violin not only remains an indispensable feature of western classical music, but has found its way into various forms of classical and folk music around the world as well as various other genres. There are a lot of violinists and fiddle players throughout the world today, so it is easy to see why National Violin Day has caught on!

In fact, the violin is present in the most prestigious musical groups in the world, including the Venetian Philharmonic Orchestra. Imagine an instrument with such humble beginnings becoming such an important mainstay of modern classical music.

Now it’s time to celebrate the day revolving around this humble instrument!

How to Celebrate National Violin Day

For those who want to get involved with National Violin Day but are not quite sure where to start, these ideas might help to set the stage for the day:

Play the Violin

Well, for those who happen to play the instrument, then it is a no-brainer to go ahead and play the violin in honor of National Violin Day. Get that violin out of its case, tune it, place some rosin on the bow, and get ready to make some beautiful music in honor of the day! And those who are a little bit out of practice might want to invest in some ear plugs for family members.

Go to a Violin Concert

For those who simply want to appreciate the sound of the violin without actually playing it, then it might be a great idea to go to a concert where the instrument would be played on National Violin Day.

Not sure where to go? Try out one of these important groups that is sure to feature a superb violinist or two:

Boston Symphony Orchestra Playing at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, this orchestra also features a Young People’s Concert Series to allow the public to hear up-and-coming new talent.

Itzhak Perlman Undoubtedly one of the most talented violinists alive today, Perlman has achieved almost super star status with his instrument.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Mixing classical music talent with rock band style, this group plays all round the world and, yes, they feature many songs with a violin. It’s not necessarily “classical”, but a modern ear for music just might love it.

Give a Gift to a Favorite Violinist

For those who happen to know someone interested in learning the violin but who doesn’t have an instrument – today would be the perfect occasion to gift that person a violin. Or gift something to a violinist in your circle, even if it’s just some sheet music, some rosin or just a little card to show appreciation for them and their attempt at mastery of the instrument.

The modern violin family includes not only the violin, but also the viola, the violoncello, and the double bass as well. So for those who know any cellists or violists, today would also be a great day to listen to them play or to get them a gift as well!

Watch a Film About the Violin

Interested in learning more but not ready for a live performance yet? That’s okay! National Violin Day is a great way to feed a mild interest by watching a film about the instrument. Whether fiction or documentary, these movies would be a great way to get started:

Music of the Heart (1999), starring Meryl Streep This biographical drama features the true store of Roberta Guaspari, who was a violin teacher in Harlem in the late 1980s.

Orchestra of Exiles (2012), written by Josh Aronson This documentary tells the true story of a Polish violinist who founded the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Small Wonders (1995), directed by Allan Miller This is the Academy Award nominated documentary upon which Music of the Heart was based. It tells the story of the kids in East Harlem and their violinist teacher who went against the odds to play at Carnegie Hall.

A Late Quartet (2012), starring Christopher Walken This movie tells the story of a group of four struggling musicians who face serious challenges when their cellist is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Start Taking Violin Lessons

For those who have ever had the inclination to learn the violin, or perhaps have one laying around unused, this day is just the perfect time to start taking violin lessons. Start with the basics like brushing up on how to read music and then get to practicing. Don’t forget other important equipment such as a practice mute, extra set of strings, metronome and a comfortable shoulder rest.

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The World’s Top 10 Most Luxurious Aquariums: A Deep Dive into Marine Majesty

Welcome back to Loyal Luxury, your premier destination for exploring the opulence of the luxury lifestyle. Today, we embark on a fascinating journey to discover the top 10 most luxurious aquariums globally. These underwater realms offer more than a glimpse into the aquatic; they are a testament to human creativity, conservation, and the sheer beauty of marine life. If the serene deep blue captivates you or if you're an enthusiast of marine biodiversity, prepare for an adventure that promises both awe and inspiration.

1. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, USA

Starting our aquatic odyssey, the Georgia Aquarium stands out with its staggering 10 million gallons of water. This sanctuary for marine life, including the mesmerizing whale sharks, offers an unparalleled view into the ocean's heart. The Georgia Aquarium is more than an attraction; it’s an immersive experience into the marine world, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to marvel at the wonders beneath the waves.

2. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, Japan

Our journey takes us next to the enchanting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan, where the Kuroshio Sea tank, one of the planet's largest aquatic exhibits, awaits. This vibrant symphony of marine life beneath the waves showcases a kaleidoscope of vividly hued creatures, from graceful rays to majestic sea turtles, offering a spellbinding testament to the ocean's boundless wonders.

3. Dubai Aquarium, Dubai, UAE

Nestled in the heart of the desert within the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium is a marvel of over 140 species of aquatic life. This combination of a shopping sanctuary and a marine oasis highlights the city's flair for merging luxury with natural wonders, providing a unique and unforgettable experience for all visitors.

4. Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, USA

Returning to the United States, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is renowned for its commitment to marine conservation. It invites guests to explore the ocean's fascinating world, serving as a beacon for environmental stewardship. It’s a place where admiration for marine beauty and the importance of preserving our oceans coalesce.

5. Oceanogràfic, Valencia, Spain

In Europe's heart, Valencia hosts the Oceanogràfic, the continent's largest aquarium. This architectural masterpiece offers a mesmerizing journey through the world's oceans and waterways, emphasizing the importance of protecting these delicate ecosystems. It’s where science, education, and enchantment blend seamlessly.

6. S.E.A. Aquarium, Sentosa Island, Singapore

Singapore's Sentosa Island is home to the S.E.A. Aquarium, a gateway to the depths of the ocean. This sanctuary boasts some of the most rare and astonishing marine life, from vibrant coral reefs to the mysteries of the deep sea, making it a profound journey into the underwater world.

7. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Shanghai, China

In the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium invites visitors to dive into a universe of aquatic wonders. Its unique architecture and immersive tunnel experience surround guests with a diverse range of marine species, offering a mesmerizing perspective on the ocean's hypnotic beauty.

8. L'Oceanogràfic, Valencia, Spain

Venturing back to Spain, L'Oceanogràfic in Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences provides an enthralling view of marine biodiversity. Its educational exhibits and interactive encounters emphasize the critical importance of protecting our seas' invaluable biodiversity.

9. The Deep, Hull, England

In Hull, England, The Deep stands as a beacon for ocean enthusiasts and conservationists alike. Its stunning architecture and dedication to environmental preservation make it more than an attraction; it's a commitment to the future of our oceans, offering immersive experiences that resonate deeply with all who visit.

10. Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, Canada

Finally, our journey concludes at the Vancouver Aquarium, a coastal jewel that blends marine education with wildlife conservation. Learning about its efforts to foster awareness and responsible care of our oceans is both educational and inspiring, making it a pivotal stop for anyone passionate about marine life.

Embracing the Depths These top 10 luxurious aquariums are more than just destinations; they are vivid reminders of the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. As you plan your visits to these underwater paradises, remember that each offers a unique window into the wonders of the aquatic world, urging us to appreciate and protect these invaluable resources.

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