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Nature’s Garden

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Myles Beerman  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

This picture shows a lovely piece of art which is covered with trees and beautiful flowers which opens to this lovely garden were you can relax watching the trees and the melody of the birds. This picture is showing that nature can be beautiful and colourful.. The gate shows that when you enter that gate you are entering a completely different world where you can relax and enjoy some free time. The windmill is symbolizing the wind. The pathway takes you to different places where you can find ponds and all the other boundless marvels that nature has to offer.



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San Anton Gardens – a botanical gem

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Jack Cassar  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

The most famous public gardens of Malta, San Anton Gardens, were laid out by Grand Master Antoine de Paule as grounds for his summer residence, San Anton Palace. Successive Grand Masters enhanced and embellished the gardens, which have been open to the public since 1882. San Anton gardens are an environmental gem with graceful walkways, sculptures, ornamental pools, families of ducks, swans, birds and tortoises, and a small aviary. The gardens are a botanical delight with large variety of trees and plants from around the world, including cypress, jacarandas, palm trees and exotic plants which some of them are over three hundred years old. Such is the splendor of San Anton Gardens, that nowadays events including the Malta Horticultural show, open-air theater, drama and musical performances are held there.



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Dump site in Attard

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Matthias Grech  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

The picture shows a very big field full of bright flowers full of life and in this field there is possibly the biggest contrast that you could ever imagine, an enormous pile of rocks, nearly like a small hill. Surprisingly enough this used to be a quarry. Although filling up the quarry with uneccessary construction waste was a great sustainable effort, unfortunately it seems to have gone quite of hand since the construction waste has kept on accumulating forming the looming hill that can be seen at the back of the picture. While such sustainable efforts should be promoted, necessary care should also be given not to go overboard as shown above. This effects the not only the flora of the area but also the possible underlying water tables which can easily be contaminated if other types of waste are thrown in the area.



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Marsaxlokk

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Jacques Leon Patiniott  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

What a wonderful view of Marsaxlokk harbour. But wait…What’s that in the background? It is Delimara’s Power Station and it is ruining the view!! It is also polluting the air around it with the fumes the chimneys are omitting and it isn’t very healthy for people who live in the areas of Delimara either. It also has a very bad impact on the tourists which come to visit Marsaxlokk .And what about the impact on the environment, especially the fish in the sea and the birds? The fishermen are the most affected by this monster. If we become more aware of energy consumption and its consequences it will be easier for all of us to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. We must all understand that every drop counts and that undoubtedly all our efforts do make a difference.



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Fresh water streams

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luke Sciberras  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

As you can see in the picture above there is natural spring water found in Landrijiet, limits of Rabat, which is contaminated by illegal dumping. It is a great pity that only a few people know about it. After a rainy day this spring has a lot more water than shown in the picture above. Maybe clear signs with adequate information should be placed in the vicinity not only to prohibit people from dumping unwanted items in the stream but also to explain the ecological importance of such freshwater streams. Fresh water habitats such as these can be home to various species such as the painted frog and the Maltese fresh water crab. Both species are becoming endangered so more awareness is required!



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What do you want?

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kyle Gatt  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Waste production in the Maltese Islands is a major problem and several actions need to be taken in order to act for the future generations. Some waste components have economic value and can be recycled and correctly recovered. In the first two pictures we can see a discarded piece of furniture . If one calls the local council , they’ll send someone to collect it for free instead of throwing it away and damaging the environment! On the other hand , in the second two pictures we can see two pristine country views on the Maltese islands. It’s all depends on us basically!



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One construction site

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Kurt Demicoli  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Don’t you think that our country, Malta is becoming one massive construction site? Everyone is thinking about one aspect, MONEY – but unfortunately we sometimes fail to realise that it does not always make the world go round! This picture shows and already constructed block of apartments and another block to be constructed (in background). Both construction projects encroach on the already limited agricultural land. Besides this, construction also implies destruction of natural areas and therefore loss of endemic or indigenous species. Maybe we cannot always stop development but we can always do our best to learn more. Loss of land and species will eventually effect us all.



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Feeding marine organisms?

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Andrew Cutajar  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

As I was walking in a street near the sea in Birgu I noticed something in the sea that just was not right. It was not the sea itself but what was in it. Floating on the surface there were all sorts of used objects that included plastic and glass bottles and other materials. Unfortunately people sometimes do not realize that this will have many consequences. It is not only because people will be swimming in polluted areas but also because such garbage items might at times be considered as food by various marine organisms and will thus effect the marine food chain. Plastic items for example are easily mistaken as food by certain fish and turtles! Maybe certain areas around the coast should contain specific signs which would make people more aware of their actions!



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Nesting grounds?

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Jake Fenech  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

This picture shows us the beauty of our natural surroundings. this picture shows a long stretch of sand, lots of trees and the sheltering slopes in the background. This quaint, sheltered beach is a clear example of nature at its Best. Such beaches could have easily been nesting grounds for turtles which once were so common on our shores. Maybe we should really think of preserving some parts of such beaches, so as to enable turtles to reach our shores once again! We must understand that the world is not ours but it is simply lent to us to share with everyone!



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Isolation Block – Mtarfa

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Ethan Muscat  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Everyday, whilst I take my dog for its stroll, I pass by the Sir David Bruce Military Hospital and its Annex, the Isolation Block at Mtarfa. This hospital once served as one of the main Hospitals for the British Royal Navy for the Mediterranean region. Currently part of this magnificent building serves as a Boys' State School. The Isolation Block, built in 1924, and situated right above Chadwick Lakes,is unfortunately in a poor state of neglect. The building has no protection against nature's elements, it has never been restored, whilst some time ago it was also set on fire,suffering considerable damage. It remained unrepaired. Currently it is home to numerous stray animals. Wild trees and bushes continue adding to the general disastrous condition, along with all sorts of rubbish. It is worth noting that MEPA scheduled the Isolation Hospital as a Grade 2 national monument in July 12, 2008.



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