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Antarctic – record low sea ice extent

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) issued a news release stating that the extent of Antarctic sea ice on 1 January was 5.47 million square kilometers (2.11 million square miles), the lowest extent on this date in the satellite record. (1/3/19) [https://nsidc.org/arcticseaicenews/].

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Hong Kong – eSeaGo application

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued a news release announcing availability of the eSeaGo application for smart phones. The application displays chart information for Hong Kong waters. (1/2/19) [https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/publication/pdf/pr190102.pdf].

Marshall Islands – fishing vessel aground

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that a 308-foot commercial fishing vessel with 24 crew has grounded on Taka Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. There are no reports of injury or pollution. (1/2/19) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/225edc7]. A second news release states that two fishing vessels and a Marshall Islands patrol vessel are enroute. (1/3/19) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/225f425].

Update: Coast Guard responds to grounded fish carrier in Marshall Islands

Fonte: Dennis Bryant.