Tag: Mediterranean Sea
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Storm Harry moves to the east of the Mediterranean as Malta calculates the damage
Storm Harry, which caused devastation in some coastal areas in Malta, has now moved to the east of the Mediterranean Sea with the weather in Malta moderating considerably. The weather is still cloudy with a gust of wind and some rain but the extreme conditions have now ended. Devastation was mostly recorded in coastal towns…
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18 migrants drowned after boat capsized near the Libyan coast
A migrant boat with more than 100 people capsized near the Libyan town of Sabratha earlier this week on Tuesday morning. Libyan authorities have stated that up to 18 people have died with up to 90 survivors. Survivors include up to 31 Sudanese nationals, 18 individuals from Bangladesh and 12 individuals from Pakistan. Maltese HeraldNewsroom…
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Sea Shepherd in the Mediterranean removes more than 2300 illegal octopus traps in 2 days
A vessel of the Sea Shepherd organisation called Sea Eagle is currently removing illegal octopus traps off the coast of Greece. The operation is being conducted with the support of the Greek Coast Guard and on the invitation of the of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the Fisheries Department of Xanthi. Last…
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Northwestern Mediterranean Sea temperature reaches 2023 high of 27.7°C
Temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea have reached a high of 27.7°C across the coast of Spain and France on the 3 July, just a bit short of the 2023 August high of 28°C. The temperatures are 6.21°C higher above the 1982-2015 mean. Rising sea temperatures pose a serious ecological threat, as they disrupt marine ecosystems…
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First earthquake ever to hit Maltese territory since records began
Yesterday’s earthquake at 1157PM was the first to hit Maltese territory—at least since records began. The earthquake was registered at 3.5 magnitude and was some 7km East of Mellieha, well within Maltese territory. The depth was around 9km, which makes it very shallow. Hundreds of people reported feeling the tremor very strongly. It was mostly…
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No one is criticising the AFM, Byron
No one has crticised the Armed Forces of Malta over the latest migrant deaths at sea. Instead of spinning the story and throwing the ball to the armed forces’ court, you should focus on what you are supposed to focus on which is government policy. Mark CamilleriWebsite Editor Historian and Publisher
