Articles

Malta’s underwater forests The Posidonia Medows

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Kate Falzon  for 11-14
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Posidonia is a special type of seagrass that lives beneath the Mediterranean Sea and usually grows in shallow, clear water so that sunlight can reach it. Posidonia shoots grow close to each other to form what we call Posidonia meadows.



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The process from the sea to your cup

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Chloe Debattista Orsini  for 11-14
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Malta is a beautiful and small island in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s famous for its clear blue waters and breath taking beaches. But did you know that keeping the water clean is super important for everyone living there?



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Ocean Litter a growing problem which we can’t ignore

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Jael Cutajar  for 11-14
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Littering is a environmental issue that can affect the world.



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Deforestation and its Impact

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Norah Cassar  for 11-14
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Dforestation is when people, cut down an exessive amount of trees.



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Sea pollution slowly growing in Malta

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Leah Camilleri  for 11-14
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Sea pollution is one of the most environmental challenges facing several countries including Malta.



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How littering is harming the marine life

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Zael Borg  for 11-14
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Be a wise person the sea is not a bin!



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Protecting Malta’s Endemic Plants: Preserving the Beauty of Our Natural Heritage”

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Emma Bishop  for 11-14
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0ur Maltese Islands offer a vast variety of plants and flowers, from invasive stinging nettles to delicate orchids.



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How is overpopulation effecting the country

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Elise Azzopardi  for 11-14
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Have you ever been bothered by the overpopulation in Malta? Right now, Malta is going through a catastrophic situation



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The forgotten piece of our Maltese tradition

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Julia Rose Attard  for 11-14
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The salt pans in Malta are approximately 350 years old and they extend out to around 3 kilometres. Saltpans are a big part of Maltese tradition although during the years unfortunately lost its popularity.



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Endangerment and Extinction

submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Nathan Paul Gauci  for 11-14
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The article focuses on the alarming rate of species extinction caused by human activities, highlighting the fact that humanity has driven between 777 and 260,000 species to extinction. The reasons for this include overhunting, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Overhunting has led to the extinction of species like the dodo and passenger pigeon, while animals like elephants and rhinos are endangered due to poaching. Pollution also affects marine life and birds, while deforestation and urbanization threaten species like red pandas and orangutans. Climate change on the other hand disrupts ecosystems, endangering species such as polar bears and monarch butterflies. In order to reduce these detrimental effects introducing nature reserves, reducing waste, avoiding palm oil products, and using renewable energy will reduce the damage that is being done.



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