Wednesday, February 10, 2010

April 24, 2009 22:22 PM

Unusual Influx Of Squids Not A Tsunami Threat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The presence of a large number of squids along the shores of Pantai Batu Rakit in Terengganu over the past few days is not an indication of a Tsunami threat said Malaysian Meteorology Department's Geophysics Unit Director-General Dr Mohd Rozaidi Che Abas.

According to Dr Mohd Rozaidi the migration may have been due to a change in the water temperature in the deep sea compared with warmer conditions along the shores or due to a change in tide.

"An abundance of shrimps nearer to the shores may also be a factor for the presence of squids which like to hunt them for food," he told Bernama here Friday.

However, the situation will only be temporary, based on the changing water temperature and tide, he said.

"Fishermen and tourists need not worry of the phenomena because it is safe for all sea activities since there is no Tsunami threat. The Meteorology Department will issue a warning if there was a Tsunami threat," he said.

On Sunday, residents along Pantai Batu Rakit were deeply concerned by the presence of squids in large numbers along the shores when some residents had linked their presence to an imminent Tsunami threat.



-- BERNAMA

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