The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

An American tourist caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen by touching and kissing it, despite clear warning signs.

An American tourist touched and kissed the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, ignoring warning signs, in an incident that sparked outrage among other travelers.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was most recently vandalized in 2020 with graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The head of the Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged, having been stolen in 1964 and cut off again in 1998, although it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off again in 1998 by a group of vandals.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night, and the Danish police launched an investigation into the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, indicating possible geopolitical tension between Russia and other countries, including Denmark and Ukraine.

"A tourist's actions at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen were perceived as vandalism, as they touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs prohibiting such behavior."

The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913.

The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

Title:

Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
Announcement
An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

An American tourist caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen by touching and kissing it, despite clear warning signs.

Title:

Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
1: 09 AM
The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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Author Oleg Loginov
Oleg Loginov — HSE student, Pravda.Ru freelance correspondent

An American tourist touched and kissed the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, ignoring warning signs, in an incident that sparked outrage among other travelers.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was most recently vandalized in 2020 with graffiti.

Title:

Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The head of the Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged, having been stolen in 1964 and cut off again in 1998, although it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off again in 1998 by a group of vandals.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

Title:

Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night, and the Danish police launched an investigation into the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, indicating possible geopolitical tension between Russia and other countries, including Denmark and Ukraine.

"A tourist's actions at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen were perceived as vandalism, as they touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs prohibiting such behavior."

The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913.


The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including head theft in 1964 and 1998, hand amputation in 1984, explosion in 2003, and vandalism with paint or signs in various years, most recently in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in the years 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to various incidents of vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and vandalism with paint, occurring in years such as 2003, 2017, and 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue was painted with the words 'racist fish' in 2020.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted with the colors of the Russian flag, which is considered an act of vandalism and is being investigated by the Danish police.

The Little Mermaid statue was painted with the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when the cornerstone below it was painted with the Russian flag colors, likely in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

An American tourist caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen by touching and kissing it, despite clear warning signs.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base, showing support for Russia during the war in Ukraine.

"A group of vandals caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in 1998 by cutting off its head, but the identity of the perpetrators in other incidents, such as the theft of the head in 1964, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020, is not specified."

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with the cornerstone painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an apparent show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, but the perpetrator is currently unknown and under investigation.

An American tourist touched and kissed the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, ignoring warning signs, in an incident that sparked outrage among other travelers.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when unknown individuals painted its foundation with the colors of the Russian flag, an act seen as related to the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized multiple times, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, the cutting off of its hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003. The statue has also been painted or signed on several occasions, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the pedestal with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by painting the cornerstone below it with the colors of the Russian flag, symbolizing support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 with the Russian flag being painted on its base.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue was most recently vandalized in 2020 with graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night when unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The most recent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen occurred on Thursday night, as reported on 03.03.2023, where the pedestal was painted with the colors of the Russian flag.

The most recent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue occurred in 2020, when an unknown person painted the inscription "Racist fish" on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized with the Russian flag colors, believed to be in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The head of the Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged, having been stolen in 1964 and cut off again in 1998, although it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged when unknown people painted its foundation with the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue has been damaged several times, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, the cutting off of its hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue has suffered damage to its head, arm, and the entire statue due to vandalism, including theft, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue has been damaged several times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, doused in red paint, and having the words 'racist fish' painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003, which caused it to fall into the bay.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times, including being decapitated twice, damaged with explosives in 2003, and defaced with paint in 2017 and 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off again in 1998 by a group of vandals.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off in 1964 and again in 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was stolen in 1964 and again in 1998, but there is no record of it being cut off again.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

"The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, where it has been subject to incidents of vandalism, including an incident where an American tourist touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs."

The Little Mermaid statue, created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, has been repeatedly vandalized since its creation, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of its hand, and being blown up.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with its cornerstone painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an incident that may be related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has been vandalized several times over the years.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night, and the Danish police launched an investigation into the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on the night of March 2, 2023, with the incident being investigated by the Danish police as an act of vandalism possibly related to the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023, in the latest of a series of attacks on the landmark.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on a Thursday, with the police currently unaware of the perpetrator.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, indicating possible geopolitical tension between Russia and other countries, including Denmark and Ukraine.

"The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 with the colors of the Russian flag, suggesting a possible connection to the geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine."

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized over the years, with incidents including theft, damage, and graffiti. The most recent incident mentioned was in 2020, and there may be a connection between the vandalism and geopolitical tensions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, suggesting a connection to the geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag in 2023, which may be related to geopolitical tension.

"A tourist's actions at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen were perceived as vandalism, as they touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs prohibiting such behavior."

The tourist's actions in taking pictures of the vandalized Little Mermaid statue can be perceived as curiosity or interest, but may also be seen as insensitive or disrespectful.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft and cutting off of the head, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation into the incident, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913.

The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

Title:

Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
Announcement
An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including head theft in 1964 and 1998, hand amputation in 1984, explosion in 2003, and vandalism with paint or signs in various years, most recently in 2020.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
03.03.2023, 7: 15, Misc
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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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The Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged in the years 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to various incidents of vandalism.

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Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and vandalism with paint, occurring in years such as 2003, 2017, and 2020.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue was painted with the words 'racist fish' in 2020.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted with the colors of the Russian flag, which is considered an act of vandalism and is being investigated by the Danish police.

The Little Mermaid statue was painted with the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when the cornerstone below it was painted with the Russian flag colors, likely in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

An American tourist caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen by touching and kissing it, despite clear warning signs.

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Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
1: 09 AM
The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base, showing support for Russia during the war in Ukraine.

"A group of vandals caused a disturbance at the Little Mermaid statue in 1998 by cutting off its head, but the identity of the perpetrators in other incidents, such as the theft of the head in 1964, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020, is not specified."

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with the cornerstone painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an apparent show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, but the perpetrator is currently unknown and under investigation.

An American tourist touched and kissed the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, ignoring warning signs, in an incident that sparked outrage among other travelers.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including head theft, vandalism, explosion exposure, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized when unknown individuals painted its foundation with the colors of the Russian flag, an act seen as related to the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized multiple times, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, the cutting off of its hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003. The statue has also been painted or signed on several occasions, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 when unknown individuals painted the pedestal with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by painting the cornerstone below it with the colors of the Russian flag, symbolizing support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 with the Russian flag being painted on its base.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
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The Little Mermaid statue was most recently vandalized in 2020 with graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night when unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The most recent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen occurred on Thursday night, as reported on 03.03.2023, where the pedestal was painted with the colors of the Russian flag.

The most recent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue occurred in 2020, when an unknown person painted the inscription "Racist fish" on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized with the Russian flag colors, believed to be in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The head of the Little Mermaid statue was previously damaged, having been stolen in 1964 and cut off again in 1998, although it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged when unknown people painted its foundation with the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue has been damaged several times, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, the cutting off of its hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue has suffered damage to its head, arm, and the entire statue due to vandalism, including theft, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue has been damaged several times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, doused in red paint, and having the words 'racist fish' painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003, which caused it to fall into the bay.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times, including being decapitated twice, damaged with explosives in 2003, and defaced with paint in 2017 and 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off again in 1998 by a group of vandals.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off in 1964 and again in 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was stolen in 1964 and again in 1998, but there is no record of it being cut off again.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

"The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, where it has been subject to incidents of vandalism, including an incident where an American tourist touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs."

The Little Mermaid statue, created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, has been repeatedly vandalized since its creation, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of its hand, and being blown up.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with its cornerstone painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an incident that may be related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has been vandalized several times over the years.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night, and the Danish police launched an investigation into the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on the night of March 2, 2023, with the incident being investigated by the Danish police as an act of vandalism possibly related to the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023, in the latest of a series of attacks on the landmark.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on a Thursday, with the police currently unaware of the perpetrator.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, indicating possible geopolitical tension between Russia and other countries, including Denmark and Ukraine.

"The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 with the colors of the Russian flag, suggesting a possible connection to the geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine."

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized over the years, with incidents including theft, damage, and graffiti. The most recent incident mentioned was in 2020, and there may be a connection between the vandalism and geopolitical tensions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, suggesting a connection to the geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag in 2023, which may be related to geopolitical tension.

"A tourist's actions at the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen were perceived as vandalism, as they touched and kissed the statue despite clear warning signs prohibiting such behavior."

The tourist's actions in taking pictures of the vandalized Little Mermaid statue can be perceived as curiosity or interest, but may also be seen as insensitive or disrespectful.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft and cutting off of the head, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation into the incident, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head, explosions, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998 by a group of vandals, but it was later restored.

In 2020, the Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with the inscription "racist fish".

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been intentionally damaged several times since its installation in 1913, including theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964, a second beheading in 1998, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

Hans Christian Andersen inspired the creation of the Little Mermaid statue.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue weighs 175 kilograms and has been vandalized several times, including burglaries, severing of its arm, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

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Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
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An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head, explosions, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998 by a group of vandals, but it was later restored.

In 2020, the Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with the inscription "racist fish".

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been intentionally damaged several times since its installation in 1913, including theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964, a second beheading in 1998, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
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A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue weighs 175 kilograms and has been vandalized several times, including burglaries, severing of its arm, and graffiti.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in an act of vandalism on Thursday night, with the colors of the Russian flag being painted on its pedestal, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including head theft in 1964 and 1998, hand removal in 1984, explosion in 2003, and vandalism with paint or signs, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in the years 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head burglaries, a severed arm, explosives, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, doused in red paint in 2017, and having the words 'racist fish' painted on its base in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head, explosions, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times over the years, including theft of its head, cutting off of its hand, explosion, and vandalism with paint or signatures, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue has sustained various damages over the years, including two head burglaries, a severed arm, being blown loose with explosives, and being graffitied and painted multiple times.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has sustained various damages over the years, including decapitation, explosion, and paint vandalism, often as a form of protest.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 3, 2023, and the Danish police are investigating the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, with the cornerstone below the statue being painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an incident that is believed to be a show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023, as part of a series of attacks on the landmark.

"The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023, when its base was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor."

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was recently vandalized with the graffiti "racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the base with the colors of the Russian flag, sparking an investigation by Danish police.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an incident related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was last vandalized on 03.03.2023, when unknown individuals painted the foundation of the statue in the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020, when an unknown person painted the inscription "Racist fish" on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized by being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an incident related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged several times, including an explosion in 2003 that made it fall into the bay, as well as burglaries and vandalism in 1964, 1984, and 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and vandalized with paint in 2017 and 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998 by a group of vandals, but it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998, although the exact date is not specified. The statue has suffered from repeated vandalism, including the theft of its head in 1964, the cutting off of a hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, and defaced with paint.

In 2020, the Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with the inscription "racist fish".

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020 with the words 'racist fish' being painted on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized over the years, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of a hand, and the appearance of mysterious inscriptions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an apparent show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted with the colors of the Russian flag in an act of vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue was painted with the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag colors on its cornerstone, likely in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, the Danish capital.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized, with a recent incident involving the painting of the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue, located in Copenhagen, has been repeatedly vandalized over the years, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of its hand, and the appearance of mysterious inscriptions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been intentionally damaged several times since its installation in 1913, including theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, a severed arm in 1984, and an explosion in 2003 that knocked the statue into the bay.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or racist slogans.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964, a second beheading in 1998, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation into the act, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized over the years, with incidents including theft, explosion, and graffiti. The most recent incident was the appearance of the inscription 'Racist fish' in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag colors, potentially in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war, and this incident is part of a larger history of intentional damage to the statue.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or graffiti, often as a form of protest.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue, where the Russian flag was painted on its base, but they have not indicated the source of the move.

The Danish police are investigating an act of vandalism where the Little Mermaid statue's pedestal was painted with the colors of the Russian flag, perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, and the Copenhagen police have launched an investigation into the incident.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

Hans Christian Andersen inspired the creation of the Little Mermaid statue.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue weighs 175 kilograms and has been vandalized several times, including burglaries, severing of its arm, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in 1964, 1998, 2003, and 2020 due to theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

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Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
Announcement
An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in an act of vandalism on Thursday night, with the colors of the Russian flag being painted on its pedestal, prompting a police investigation.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including head theft in 1964 and 1998, hand removal in 1984, explosion in 2003, and vandalism with paint or signs, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was damaged in the years 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020, with incidents including head burglaries, a severed arm, explosives, and graffiti.

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Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, doused in red paint in 2017, and having the words 'racist fish' painted on its base in 2020.

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It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
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Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head, explosions, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times over the years, including theft of its head, cutting off of its hand, explosion, and vandalism with paint or signatures, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue has sustained various damages over the years, including two head burglaries, a severed arm, being blown loose with explosives, and being graffitied and painted multiple times.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has sustained various damages over the years, including decapitation, explosion, and paint vandalism, often as a form of protest.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on its base on a Wednesday night.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 3, 2023, and the Danish police are investigating the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag, with the cornerstone below the statue being painted in the colors of the Russian flag, in an incident that is believed to be a show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag on March 2, 2023, as part of a series of attacks on the landmark.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was recently vandalized with the graffiti "racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized when unknown individuals painted the base with the colors of the Russian flag, sparking an investigation by Danish police.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an incident related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was recently vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was last vandalized on 03.03.2023, when unknown individuals painted the foundation of the statue in the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue was last vandalized in 2020, when an unknown person painted the inscription "Racist fish" on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized by being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an incident related to the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue was damaged by an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged several times, including an explosion in 2003 that made it fall into the bay, as well as burglaries and vandalism in 1964, 1984, and 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been damaged multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and vandalized with paint in 2017 and 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was first stolen in 1964.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998 by a group of vandals, but it was later restored.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998.

The Little Mermaid statue's head was cut off for the second time in 1998, although the exact date is not specified. The statue has suffered from repeated vandalism, including the theft of its head in 1964, the cutting off of a hand in 1984, and an explosion in 2003.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times, including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, and defaced with paint.

In 2020, the Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with the inscription "racist fish".

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020 with the words 'racist fish' being painted on it.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020 when unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized over the years, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of a hand, and the appearance of mysterious inscriptions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2020, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, in an apparent show of support for Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base, prompting a police investigation.

The base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted with the colors of the Russian flag in an act of vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue was painted with the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag colors on its cornerstone, likely in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag painted on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid statue is located in Copenhagen, the Danish capital.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized, with a recent incident involving the painting of the Russian flag on its base.

The Little Mermaid statue, located in Copenhagen, has been repeatedly vandalized over the years, with incidents including the theft of its head, the cutting off of its hand, and the appearance of mysterious inscriptions.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been intentionally damaged several times since its installation in 1913, including theft, vandalism, explosion, and graffiti.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, a severed arm in 1984, and an explosion in 2003 that knocked the statue into the bay.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or racist slogans.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964, a second beheading in 1998, an explosion in 2003, and graffiti in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the colors of the Russian flag, prompting a police investigation into the act, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly damaged or vandalized over the years, with incidents including theft, explosion, and graffiti. The most recent incident was the appearance of the inscription 'Racist fish' in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized with the Russian flag colors, potentially in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war, and this incident is part of a larger history of intentional damage to the statue.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been repeatedly vandalized since its installation 110 years ago, with incidents including decapitation, explosion, and painting with red paint or graffiti, often as a form of protest.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue, where the Russian flag was painted on its base, but they have not indicated the source of the move.

The Danish police are investigating an act of vandalism where the Little Mermaid statue's pedestal was painted with the colors of the Russian flag, perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized, with the cornerstone being painted with the Russian flag colors, and the Copenhagen police have launched an investigation into the incident.

In 2023, the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

Hans Christian Andersen inspired the creation of the Little Mermaid statue.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was vandalized in 2023 by being painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The Little Mermaid statue weighs 175 kilograms and has been vandalized several times, including burglaries, severing of its arm, and graffiti.

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Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”


"Ocean acidification has negative effects on the early life stages of the Eastern oyster, with carryover effects into the juvenile stage. These effects can be used to infer potential impacts on other marine life, including cephalopods and marine mammals."

"Ocean acidification is a consequence of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, affecting marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells. The Eastern oyster is impacted by ocean acidification, with effects on its larval and juvenile stages."

Ocean acidification impacts marine life, including Dungeness crab, which is projected to show strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues later this century.

Increased ocean heat can result in ocean acidification, warming, and changes to the ocean's chemistry, posing a threat to marine ecosystems.

Ocean acidification affects the early life stages of Eastern oysters, with carryover effects into the juvenile stage. The effects are nuanced and context-dependent, with acidification having more persistent and negative effects, while warming has more fleeting and positive effects.

Ocean pollution, specifically ocean acidification, can lead to strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues, impacting marine ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

The study on ocean acidification was published in Frontiers in Marine Science.

"The early life stages of marine species, such as the larval stage of the Eastern oyster, are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification, which can have negative and persistent effects on their development and carry over into later stages."

Ocean acidification affects marine life, including Dungeness crab, which is projected to show strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues later this century due to high CO₂ emissions.

Ocean acidification affects shell formation in marine organisms, including the Eastern oyster, by impacting their physiology and performance, with more persistent and negative effects than warming.

"Ocean acidification has negative effects on the early life stages of the Eastern oyster, with carryover effects into the juvenile stage. These effects can be used to infer potential impacts on other marine life, including cephalopods and marine mammals."

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Linking physiological effects of environmental stressors from cellular to whole-organismal levels in the early-life history stages of Crassostrea virginica (eastern oyster)

The Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791), is an ecologically and economically important species that resides in dynamic coastal ecosystems along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. The success of oyster populations depends on the recruitment of their early life stages, which are especially vulnerable to environmental stress due to high developmental energy demands. As climate change continues, it is necessary to anticipate how the early life stages of the Eastern oyster will respond to environmental stressors under ecologically relevant scenarios. Therefore, the goal of this dissertation was to understand how the early life stages of C. virginica are physiologically affected by multiple global climate change stressors from a holistic perspective by incorporating local environmental data, observations across three life stages (i.e., carryover effects), responses from two important types of Eastern oysters, and physiological metrics from the cellular to whole-organism levels. To achieve this goal, chapter two observes the relative importance of three environmental tolerance mechanisms (selective mortality, carryover effects, and phenotypic plasticity) in shaping the performance of juvenile oysters in response to salinity exposures during the larval stage. Findings from this chapter indicate that typical differences in salinity among successive larval cultures in shellfish hatcheries likely do not impact performance as juveniles; rather, phenotypic plasticity likely underpins juvenile oyster performance as their physiology correlated with environmental conditions during the juvenile phase, not the larval exposures. Chapter three investigates carryover effects in more detail to explore how multiple global climate change stressors, ocean acidification and ocean warming, might affect the physiology of larval C. virginica, if those effects carry over to impact the performance of juvenile oysters and lastly, if those carryover effects change under different future environmental scenarios. Conditions of ocean acidification and ocean warming did affect the larval stage of the Eastern oyster and carry over into the juvenile stage, though these effects were nuanced and context dependent. Specifically, carryover effects from conditions of acidification were more persistent and negative, whereas warming had more fleeting carryover, and cross-tolerant, effects that were generally positive. Continuing to observe the effects of ocean acidification and ocean warming on the Eastern oyster, chapter four compares the larval responses of wild and selectively bred oysters. C. virginica larvae from wild and selectively bred oysters responded differently to conditions of acidification, but not warming. Furthermore, wild oyster larvae may be more resilient in the face of ongoing climate change. Despite exhibiting more lethal and negative effects of acidified conditions early in the larval stage, wild oyster larvae compensated for these earlier negative effects, while larvae from selectively bred oysters began showing signs of stress towards the end of the experiment. Lastly, exploring the development of carryover effects, chapter five observes how conditions of acidification during the settlement stage (i.e., settlement and metamorphosis) carried over to impact the juvenile stage. No detectable carryover effects were found, even though conditions of acidification negatively affected tissue growth at the beginning of the settlement stage. Overall, while Eastern oysters are able to withstand environmental stress to some degree, there were sub-lethal and carryover effects from multiple global climate change stressors identified in this dissertation that could have consequences for both wild and selectively bred populations in the future. The results from this dissertation will support subsequent studies to accurately predict the future success of wild oyster populations (e.g., effects to recruitment) and aquaculture production based on their physiological performances in the face of ongoing climate change.

Schatz K. A., 2023. Linking physiological effects of environmental stressors from cellular to whole-organismal levels in the early-life history stages of Crassostrea virginica (eastern oyster). PhD thesis, Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Thesis (restricted access).

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Evaluating the evolving ocean acidification risk to Dungeness crab: time-series observations and modeling on the Olympic Coast, Washington, USA

Evaluating the evolving ocean acidification risk to Dungeness crab: time-series observations and modeling on the Olympic Coast, Washington, USA

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The Olympic Coast of Washington is home to four Coastal Treaty Tribes who have relied on the region’s rich marine resources since time immemorial. The region is characterized by large dynamic ranges of physical and biogeochemical oceanographic parameters, particularly during the upwelling season (April–September). Here, we present novel estimates of ocean acidification metrics—pH and calcium carbonate saturation states (Ω)—representing pre-industrial, present-day (using 2010 as the index year), and near-future (2030) conditions. We compare these new estimates of past, present, and near-future ocean acidification status and seasonality to published end-of-century (2100) ocean acidification projections under a high CO₂ emissions scenario, and also to sensitivity information for Dungeness crab, a regionally important subsistence and commercial fishery species projected to show strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues later this century.

Alin S. R., Siedlecki S. A., Berger H., Feely R. A., Waddell J. E., Carter B. R., Newton J. A., Schumacker E. J. & Ayres D., 2023. Evaluating the evolving ocean acidification risk to dungeness crab: time-series observations and modeling on the Olympic Coast, Washington, USA. Oceanography 36(2–3): 138–147. Article.

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« Research » conducted a study on the impact of « acidification » on shrimp
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), in cooperation with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), completed a study project to investigate the impact of ocean acidification and ocean surface warming on the growth and abundance of local shrimp.
In turn, the head of the project, researcher Lamia Muslim at the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences Research at the Institute, said that there are many animals that contain in their skeleton or shell calcium carbonate, and changes in the pH of water can negatively affect these organisms, especially in the early stages of their life. The sea and some phytoplankton species, but that does not mean that this is a positive thing because the increased growth of these organisms can disrupt the food chain, biodiversity and ecosystem mechanisms and construction.
She added that the presence of large amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to the occurrence of global warming and the rise of the surface of the oceans by between one and three degrees Celsius, and the rise of the water level to an amount ranging from 0.18 to 0.79 meters, which in turn leads to acidification and warming of the surface of the oceans, and therefore to change the chemistry of the ocean and threaten marine ecosystems.
She pointed out that the shrimp mothers were collected from Kuwaiti territorial waters during the breeding season to obtain eggs and shrimp larvae in sufficient numbers to conduct experiments on all stages of shrimp age, as the study experiments were conducted in the laboratories of the Institute in a controlled system simulating the expected climate changes in the future.
The results of the study confirmed that the warming of the surface of the oceans could have a greater impact than ocean acidification on the early life stages of shrimp larvae, as shrimp larvae exposed to high temperatures showed accelerated growth rates to reach the sizes of older shrimp, but with lower survival rates, it is very likely that lower survival and growth rates under future climate scenarios may lead to the emergence of smaller shrimp larvae. These larvae will undergo multiple molting processes over their life cycle making them vulnerable; furthermore, the study results suggest additional effects of combined exposure to ocean surface warming and acidification on egg-hatching success, survival, and shrimp larval development.
Al-Musallam said: “The study is fully consistent across the entire life cycle of the M Nair shrimp, where high mortality of larvae at low pH and high water temperature indicates a possible collapse of this species of crustacean under conditions of increased ocean acidification and future warming of the ocean surface, which also leads to a significant reduction in shrimp stocks in the Arabian Gulf due to overfishing or reduced larval growth due to climate change. ”
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Dr. Saifuddin Iqbaluddin, from the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences Research, said experts regularly measure water temperature and pH levels and look at how marine life might respond to these changes in the coming decades.
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At what stage of life are calcium carbonate-based organisms most vulnerable to changes in water pH?

How do scientists expect ocean acidification to impact specific fish species?

it will affect their physiology and growth

Ocean pollution, specifically ocean acidification, can lead to strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues, impacting marine ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

How do scientists expect ocean acidification to impact specific fish species?

How does coastal ocean acidification affect shellfish?

How does elevated water acidity affect fish ability to survive?

The study on ocean acidification was published in Frontiers in Marine Science.

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Content: Newswise — When carbon dioxide (CO2) enters the oceans, it can make the water more acidic, which is called ocean acidification. This can make it harder for some ocean creatures, like pteropods, to build and keep their shells. Pteropods are important for the ocean environment.

Pteropods are small sea creatures, including shelled sea butterflies. Not much is known about them because of their size, and they don't survive well in captivity. A team of marine scientists studied the life cycles, abundance, and seasonal changes of shelled sea butterflies in the north-east Scotia Sea, where climate change is happening quickly.

Dr Clara Manno, a researcher at the British Antarctic Survey and the corresponding author of the study published in Frontiers in Marine Science, said that the decrease in pteropod populations in the Antarctic Ocean could have significant consequences for the food web and carbon cycle. She also said that understanding the life cycle of this important organism could help to predict the impact of ocean acidification on the Antarctic ecosystem.

Population stability essential for species survival

To study the life cycle, abundance, and seasonal variability of shelled sea butterflies in the north-east Scotia Sea, a team of marine scientists collected sea butterflies in a sediment trap, a sampling device that was anchored at a depth of 400 meters. Since observing the entire life cycle of sea butterflies in a laboratory setting is impossible, the researchers had to gather information about their spawning, growth rate, and population structure. They were able to reconstruct the sea butterflies' life cycle for a year using the samples from the sediment trap.

The scientists found that the two most commonly collected species, Limacina rangii and Limacina retroversa, have different life cycles and therefore have different levels of vulnerability to changes in the ocean. During the winter months, L. rangii, which is a polar species, can be found as both adults and juveniles, while L. retroversa, a subpolar species, is only found as adults during the winter.

Sea butterflies that exist during the coldest season are more vulnerable to increased levels of ocean acidification. This is because ocean water is more acidic during this season than during other times of the year due to cooler temperatures that increase CO2 dissolution in the ocean. The researchers explained that the life stages of sea butterflies during this time are more exposed and vulnerable to the effects of ocean acidification.

L. rangii has a survival advantage over L. retroversa because both adults and juveniles coexist during winter, which reduces the risk of population instability if one cohort is vulnerable. In contrast, if one cohort is removed from L. retroversa, the entire population could be at risk.

Prolonged exposure is a survival challenge

The researchers pointed out that although the two species are affected differently, both are likely to suffer harm if they are exposed to unfavorable conditions for prolonged periods.

The scientists cautioned that the intensifying and prolonged events of ocean acidification overlap with the spring spawning period, posing a threat to the most vulnerable life stage, the larvae. This could endanger the future populations of sea butterflies.

The research team plans to further study the sea butterflies in the Scotia Sea to see how they would be affected by the increase in the intensity and duration of ocean acidification events. They will study multiyear sediment trap samples to identify potential changes in the life cycle that may occur due to environmental changes. Dr Jessie Gardner of the British Antarctic Survey, lead author of the study, said this will be the next step in their research.

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"The early life stages of marine species, such as the larval stage of the Eastern oyster, are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification, which can have negative and persistent effects on their development and carry over into later stages."

At what stage of life are calcium carbonate-based organisms most vulnerable to changes in water pH?

How do scientists expect ocean acidification to impact specific fish species?

it will affect their physiology and growth

How does elevated water acidity affect fish ability to survive?

Ocean acidification affects marine life, including Dungeness crab, which is projected to show strong declines in fisheries yields and revenues later this century due to high CO₂ emissions.

How do scientists expect ocean acidification to impact specific fish species?

it will affect their physiology and growth

How does coastal ocean acidification affect shellfish?

How does elevated water acidity affect fish ability to survive?

Ocean acidification affects shell formation in marine organisms, including the Eastern oyster, by impacting their physiology and performance, with more persistent and negative effects than warming.