Spot the Difference

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Alexia Formosa  for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, school media, Special School Assembly Celebrate Earth Hour, website
Proof of dissemination: Click to view
Dissemination description: http://skola.edu.mt/ Malta Independent (b) website of local NGOs- NatureTrust (c) school portal- skola.edu.mt Pictures were shared on social media network- facebook Photos were also sent to the following organisations for possible publication: (a) online local newspapers- Times of Malta
filed under Photos


These photographs show the difference between clean and polluted seawater. One of the pictures was taken at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Although hardly visible, the presence of foul smell in the area, possibly indicated contaminated seawater due to sewage discharge. In contrast, the other photograph was taken at Sliema, where the sea was clear and unpolluted. As a young reporter for the environment, I recommend the launch of an awareness campaign such that more people reduce, separate and dispose of waste responsibly. For example, people should use the waste separation bins found on different beaches around Malta. Furthermore, the authorities should ensure that the local waste water treatment plants are working in an efficient manner to safeguard the marine environment.