NGO Żibel find dead ray in shipwreck illegal net

Jun 9 2023

NGO Żibel took to social media to raise awareness for World Ocean’s Day 2023 by pointing how they have collected close to 100 nets within 3 years.

‘The health of our seas dictates our future’, wrote the NGO, explaining how the most recent net was found on the Hephaestus wreck at Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo.

‘Amongst the dead fish there was also a small ray’ said the NGO, explaining that despite it being illegal to fish on wrecks, nets and cages on at least 2 other wrecks have been sent to them this month.

With wrecks being a refuge for marine life, nets get stuck to them when fishermen get too close to the sunken vessel, creating hazards for divers as well as marine life.

The NGO thanked all divers who report nets to them, and said that they aim to be on site as soon as the weather permits to minimise the damage that can be done.

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Asthma attacks more common for Malta’s central residents

Jun 9 2023

According to information tabled in parliament by Health Minister Chris Fearne in response to a parliamentary question by PN MP Albert Buttigieg, asthma attacks are much more common for those living in Malta’s central regions.

The Northern Harbour and Southern Harbour District registered the highest amount of discharges due to Asthma by region.

In 2022, the Northern Harbour district registered 145 total discharges, followed by the southern harbour district at 123. Comparatively, Gozo saw just 1 in 2022.

Meanwhile, the Northern district saw 86 cases, the south eastern 57, and the western district 60. For this year, between January and February 2023, the same district registered the highest once again at 33 and 32 respectively.

Meanwhile, the age group most admitted to hospital due to asthma was the 65 to 74 group, with 81 cases in 2022. However, between January and February 2023, it was the 75 to 84 age group who registered the highest, but this would be too early to make a prediction based on just the two first months of the year.

What do you make of this?

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Neil Agius celebrates 37th birthday ahead of 100

Jun 9 2023

Neil Agius celebrated his 37th birthday just ahead of his attempt at undertaking a 100 mile swim, taking some time to rest and enjoy some cake and heartfelt messages.

The athlete celebrated his 37th ‘trip around the sun a little bit different than usual, resting and recovering for the journey that lies ahead.’

Neil has been training for the upcoming 70 hours of swimming as he makes his way from Mallorca to Ibiza.

‘Listening to my body and understanding it’s limits is something I am trying to do more and more’, he explained. ‘I’ll be honest it’s not easy as my body just seems to keep giving.’

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Sharing an image of his birthday cake as well as a supportive drawing by ‘The Coffee Club: Nathalie Anastasi’, he is officially gearing up for the challenge ahead which is set to take place later this month.

The potentially record-breaking initiative will all go towards raising more awareness about saving the world’s oceans and seas from pollution and other negative impacts.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we wish Neil a happy 37th birthday and massive good luck for the challenge ahead!

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Ex-Love Islander Rani issues empowering post

Jun 9 2023

Love Island contestant Rani, who has been at the centre of much of local social media following her brief appearance in the Love Island villa, issued a message of empowerment and self-love, whilst also showing the messages of support she received amidst everything else.

‘I am sharing this because of the messages I have received from young girls. I am so happy and proud that I can be an inspiration in this area’ she wrote.

She uploaded a photo of a private message she received in her Instagram DM’s, with an anonymous supporter telling her ‘you are what I aspire to be in the future.’

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‘The onlyfans and medical this or that will be explained very soon. But that stuff is just media noise’ Rani continued to explain.

‘If there’s one message I want to be taken away from this whole situation while eyes are still on me, it’s this; spend time with yourself, get to know and love who you are, until your biggest priority becomes protecting and doing right by that person. You’ll automatically worry a whole lot less about what other people are doing and saying, because it just isn’t important.’

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