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Fresh water courses

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luca Micallef for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
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Fresh water courses are becoming quite scarce locally and this is mainly due to the excessive increase in the built up environment. Such scenes as the one shown in the picture are amazingly beautiful. Fresh water communities are also habitats for numerous species such as the endangered and endemic Maltese Fresh Water Crab – Potamon P. fluviatile lanfrancoi and the Maltese Painted Frog – Discoglossus pictus. Fresh water communities are highly important since a rare number of species use it as their habitat. Protection of such areas however has to start from each and every one of us and informing is the major element.

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Dylan Cachia for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
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The Holm Oak, locally known as Ballut and scientifically known as Quercux Ilex is a native evergreen tree species found in the Mediterranean region due to the climate of the area. Such trees are able to live in such a climate since the microscopically thin hairs growing on the leaves allow it to retain water. These hairs make the leaf look white underneath and this helps to reflect the sun’s scorching heat especially during the summer months. This tree can create both male and female flowers. The female flowers in turn create the acorn shown in the picture once they are pollinated. Once the acorns fall onto the soil below they are able to germinate and a new tree starts growing. The Holm Oak is also one of those species which can tolerate air pollution so its importance is undoubtedly priceless .

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Donalise Aquilina for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
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Photographing natural scenery is certainly one of my favourite pastimes. These photos show picturesque views of popular bays located in the Maltese islands, such as Għajn Tuffieħa. People are relaxing at the seaside with their families while enjoying the sea breeze and the beautiful sunset. As youths, we hope that this natural beauty remains intact for future generations.

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Maria D'Amato for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
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These photographs were taken in the South of Malta, where one finds picturesque bays excellent for swimming. On the sandy beaches, one finds seaweed which is washed to shore through winds and sea currents. Unfortunately, amounts of seaweed at times accumulate on the beach. Moreover, the regular use of small boats in these areas is adversely affecting this natural marine environment. Some boat operators may deliberately or accidentally discharge oil, fuel or cleaning agents into the sea putting at risk the life of several marine animals. Given this scenario, action must urgently be taken to protect the coastline and marine life through regular beach cleaning and law enforcement.

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Open Day, school media
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Just imagine for a moment, the year 2463. The plastic bottles shown in this photograph will finally cease to exist. Research shows that plastic material takes at least 450 years to decompose into the sea. This waste is certainly a threat to sea birds and several marine animals as some of them become entangled in it and die. Other creatures, in particular endangered sea turtles, mistake plastic bags for jelly fish. The ingestion of plastic material by these animals is often fatal as it blocks their intestines making them starve to death. Online research reveals that during an autopsy performed on a dead turtle scientists discovered 1,000 pieces of plastic in its stomach!! Public awareness should be increased urging people to reduce, re-use and recycle plastic waste. More litter and recycling bins should be placed on the beaches and people should be responsible and make proper use of them.

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Fresh water courses

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luca Micallef for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

The lofty oak from a small acorn grows !

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Dylan Cachia for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
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Enjoying Natural Scenery

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Donalise Aquilina for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
filed under Photos

Safeguarding our Coastline and Marine Life

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Maria D'Amato for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
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The Year 2463

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Open Day, school media
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submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luca Micallef for 11-14 dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website filed under Photos

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Dylan Cachia for 11-14 dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Donalise Aquilina for 15-18 dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Maria D'Amato for 15-18 dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon for 15-18 dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Open Day, school media filed under Photos

web design malta: elaine vella catalano

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luca Micallef for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Dylan Cachia for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Donalise Aquilina for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Maria D'Amato for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
filed under Photos

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Open Day, school media
filed under Photos