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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected practically every corner of the world, and while everyone is doing as much as they can to stop the spread of the virus, unfortunately it’s not enough.
Countries are being put on lockdown, nationwide quarantines have been instilled and we in Malaysia are currently on day three of the Movement Control Order.
Italy has recently overtaken China with the highest amounts of deaths in the world, with the death count at 3,405. If you didn’t know already, Italy is currently on full lockdown.
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Italy’s lockdown has brought one good thing for not just the nation but also, the earth.
According to recent reports, due to the public being on lockdown, Venice’s waters are now so clear that the dolphins have returned!
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Locals have reported that residents and tourists alike are no longer crowding the streets and canals - which includes water transports like gondolas and speedboats; allowing for nature to work its magic on the waters.
“The water in the city’s canals has become much clearer, with small fish visible swimming around,” CNN reported.
Besides dolphins, even swans and ducks have made their appearances in canals and ports!
Due to the massive amounts of tourism every year in Venice, it has been a while since locals have since wildlife appear around their homes.
While dolphins may be a rare sight in the Venetian Lagoon, there have been reports of dolphin sightings in other parts of Italy, most often in the Sardinian city of Cagliari.
However, things may not be as clean as it seems said a spokesman from the Venice mayor’s office to CNN.
“The water now looks clearer because there is less traffic on the canals, allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom,” the spokesman said. “It’s because there is less boat traffic that usually brings sediment to the top of the water’s surface.”
But the spokesman also noted that while Venice’s water pollution may not have decreased like we thought, the air quality has improved.
All over the world, people are amazed and in love with the clear canals that have brought back the swans, fish and dolphins!
With so much bleak news going around, we hope that this sliver of good news will help to spread some positive vibes around!
But remember to do your part in battling this pandemic by staying at home and not putting yourself or the ones you love at risk of this virus.
Be sure to keep yourself safe and healthy, wash your hands, sanitise, wear a mask if needed, practice social distancing and don’t go out unless it’s absolutely necessary!
Together we can #FlattenTheCurve!
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Info via CNN + NY Post