China Discovers First Whale Fall in Hainan, Magnificent Demise is Whale's Last Gentle Farewell to the Ocean
I saw a report on CCTV about the Chinese Academy of Sciences' 'Exploration One' spacecraft carrying the 'Deep Sea Warrior' submersible successfully arriving in Sanya, and it discovered a whale carcass approximately 3 meters long for the first time in the South China Sea.
whale carcass
A whale carcass is a phenomenon where a whale dies and eventually sinks to the seabed.
When whales die in the ocean, their bodies will eventually sink to the seabed.
Biologists then gave this process a name—whale fall (Whale Fall).
Just as ‘fallen blossoms are not cruel things, turning into mud to protect flowers,’ whale fall is a magnificent demise, and it is the last gentle farewell it leaves to the ocean.
It makes one wonder, ‘one whale fall and countless creatures thrive.’ One should strive to be a useful fish.
After death, one can still fulfill its purpose to the fullest, without any waste or regret.
Some say, ‘When soars in the ocean, it eventually resembles a whale fall.’ Yes, when alive, it soars across the ocean, unrestrained and free, and when it falls to the deep sea, it transforms into a magnificent spectacle, continuing to embrace and protect the vast ocean it loves.
Like birds longing for their old forests, and fish missing their old homes, whales are born of the sea and return to the sea. This is a homecoming, and whale fall is undoubtedly the most beautiful homecoming in the world.
Cherry blossoms
Nowadays, seeing cherry blossoms falling all over the city, people can’t help but feel nostalgic and melancholic, as cherry blossoms are always fleeting, like mirrors reflecting fleeting beauty.
But for cherry blossoms, their destiny is to remain pure, as they were born pure and will return pure, which is simply the fate of flowers.
Although a cherry blossom’s life may not be as vast as a whale’s, even in its smallness, its life is passionate and romantic.
Japanese often say ‘Cherry blossoms in full bloom,’ cherry blossoms are lively, and it is said that cherry blossoms suddenly bloom in a night, with thousands of trees and cherry blossoms blooming everywhere. They bloom throughout the tree, and when they fall, they fall throughout the tree.
Cherry blossoms in full bloom
Therefore, when cherry blossoms fall, it is particularly romantic.
Remember the beautiful scenes of cherry blossoms falling in ‘Seconds 5cm’?
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Just as the earth returns the nourishment it received from them, the cherry blossoms return to the earth.
Next spring, the land will still be covered with brilliant cherry blossoms.
Like Tagore said, ‘The sky does not leave the traces of birds, but I have flown through it.’
Even if I leave no trace in this world, I loved deeply.
There will be more little angels who will continue to leave and accompany you.
