Assalamualaikum wr.wb.
I will share one of a lot of uniques place in Bandung. So here it is..

I was at Skyfield this afternoon. Skyfield is located at Paris Van Java Rooftop – Parking Area (in front of Gardenice). Skyfield who located in Bandung PVJ sky level that has the soft opening on Monday, June 2 and the grand opening began Saturday, June 7th, 2014.

The uniqueness of this field sky because there are gardens and fields lying roof of a mall. The area of ​​fields and artificial garden is 2,000 m2. This place will be opened up to 3 months in advance, and be prepared up to 6 months. In this play zone, there is a butterfly garden that has hundreds of species, landscaping flower, rice fields that have been planted with rice, dairy cow shed, until the pond fish and turtles.

In the butterfly garden area measuring 150m2 is formed like a maze where the track will be posted along the route information boards about various species of butterflies in the world. In Skyfield you can feel the nature of the rice field, see many kind of beautiful flowers and butterflies, and learning about metamorphosis of the butterfly at rooftop.

If you want to go to this place bring your friends or your family for looking for experience a true nature in the middle of the Bandung city. The entry ticket cost only IDR 20.000 / person on weekday and 25.000 / person on weekend.

Maybe just that from me,
Wassalamualaikum wr.wb.

RED TIDE

RED TIDE

Assalamualaikum, now I will share the phenomenon of natural wonders.
Subhanallah..



What is Red Tide?
Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms (Wikipedia definition) during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters (hence the name “red tide”). The algal bloom may also deplete oxygen in the waters and/or release toxins that may cause illness in humans and other animals. Species in the United States that release these harmful toxins include:

* Alexandrium fundyense—found along the Atlantic coast from the Canadian Maritimes to southern New England
* Alexandrium catenella—found along the Pacific coast from California to Alaska
* Karenia brevis—found in the Gulf of Mexico along the west coast of Florida

What Causes Red Tide?
Major factors influencing red tide events include warm ocean surface temperatures, low salinity, high nutrient content, calm seas, and rain followed by sunny days during the summer months. In addition, algae related to red tide can spread or be carried long distances by winds, currents, storms, or ships.

Where Are Red Tides Found?
Red tide is a global phenomenon. However, since the 1980s harmful red tide events have become more frequent and widespread. Detection of a spread is thought to be influenced by higher awareness of red tide, better equipment for detecting and analyzing red tide, and nutrient loading from farming and industrial runoff. Countries affected by red tide events include: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United States, and Venezuela.

How Are Red Tides Harmful?
Red tide algae make potent natural toxins. It is unknown why these toxins are created, but some can be hazardous to larger organisms throught the processes of biomagnification and bioaccumulation. Grazers such as fish and krill are unaffected by the toxins, so as they eat the algae the toxins are concentrated and accumulate to a level that is poisonous eat to organisms that feed on them. Large fish kills and several mammalian diseases and deaths have been attributed to consumption of shellfish during red tide algal blooms. Diseases that may affect humans include:
* Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)—This disease is caused by the production of saxitoxin by the Alexandrium species. It is common along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts in the US and Canada. Poisoning occurs when one ingests shellfish contaminated with PSP toxins causing disruption of nerve function and paralysis. Extreme cases may result in death by asphyxiation by respiratory paralysis.
* Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)—This disease is caused by the Dinophysis species. It generally occurs in Japan and Europe, but it has also been found in other countries such as Canada, the US, Chile, New Zealand, and Thailand. Symptoms of DSP include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and cramps. DSP is generally not lethal.
* Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP)—This disease, which has been found along the eastern Canadian coast, is caused by domoic acid producing planktonic and benthic algae, including Pseudo-nitzschia pungens forma. Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries and Amphora coffaeformis. It can also be found in soft shell clams and blue mussels infected by Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima. Gastric and neurological symptoms include dizziness, disorientation and memory loss.

What is Being Done About Red Tide?
Technological advancements such as satellite imagery have allowed scientists to better track and monitor harmful algal blooms. Tracking and monitoring red tide algae helps reduce harmful effects of the algae by providing warnings against eating infected shellfish and against swimming in infected waters. For example, the Sarasota Operations Coastal Oceans Observation Lab (SO COOL) has developed instruments that can test for red tide algae in coastal waters. Finally, researchers are attempting to develop an antidote to the red tide toxins. Interestingly, while developing such anti-toxins, researchers have found a possible cystic fibrosis treatment.

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