Potential MH370 debris found in Mozambique is causing confusion with marine biologists

The first confirmed piece of debris was a flaperon found last July in Reunion, which showed a large growth of barnacles suggesting it has been in the water a long time.

 

Two more pieces of debris have been found, although not confirmed as belonging to MH370, in the past month on the beaches of Mozambique.

 

The first was discovered on 27^th February, and is thought to be a rear stabiliser. The second was found last week and is a “flap fairing”. 

 

Neither piece shows much build up sea life, known as fouling, with Sam Chan of Oregon State University stating it looks like the pieces has been in the water for a mere couple of weeks.

 

“It’s certainly not indicative of something that has been in the water for multiple years, let alone even half a year,” said Chan.

 

Identification of the debris is yet to be confirmed.