Activity 1:Off The Menu
Fishing is a really common activity in New Zealand. In fact, people have fished in New Zealand for centuries. Unfortunately, over the past few decades some people have caught too many fish in one area and left the region without enough fish to refill (replenish) the stocks. When this happens we call the area ‘overfished’ and it is closed to all private and commercial fishing. If people are caught fishing in these areas, they are required to pay a fine (money). The maximum fine for fishing in a restricted area is $100 000.What do you think about this rule? Is it fair that people are charged up to $100 000 for overfishing?
I Don't Think It Is Fair That People Are Charged Up To $100 000 For Overfishing. Because People Might Need The Things That They Fish For.
Activity 2: The Black Drain
Approximately two-thirds of all rivers and one-half of all lakes in New Zealand are too polluted to swim in, according to a recent article in an online newspaper. One of the most polluted is the Tarawera River in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Pollution enters the river from a local pulp and paper mill, from local farms and through the local sewage system. Many other rivers in New Zealand are also polluted with waste from businesses and farms.
Use Google to help you find two other polluted rivers in New Zealand.
On your blog, tell us:
1) The names of the rivers.
2) The location of the rivers.
3) What is being done to clean up the rivers (if anything).
1
Name: Wairua
Location: Northland
Used To Clean It: won't tell us
2
Name: Tarawera
Location: Bay Of Plenty
Used To Clean It: Won't Tell Us
Bonus Activity: Faded Glory
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, made up of 2900 individual reefs. It is so big that it can actually be seen from space! The reef is located on the east coast of Australia and many people believe that it is millions and millions of years old. For most of its life, the reef has been a healthy, vibrant ecosystem. Over the past thirty years, however, it has changed dramatically. Much of the beautiful bright coral has become bleached and has lost its colour. Sections of the reef have also been damaged by tourists, cyclones and the introduction of new, damaging invasive species.
The Australian government is working to protect and preserve the reef. Each year they spend about $200 million dollars repairing and protecting the reef. It is a lot of money and they could really use some help raising the money (funds) required to repair the reef. This is where you come in!
On your blog, list three different ideas or strategies for raising funds to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. What could you do to fundraise here in New Zealand?
1. Every School Has A Mufti Day And They All Give Money For It
2. Everyone Has A Day Of Work And Helps Out
3. 1 Person From Every Work And Every School Come Together And Get The Money
4. People Make A Day Just For Making Money
Kia ora Nici,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you've put some thought into the fishing rule. I think charging people such a large fee is a good way to deter (stop) them from fishing where they shouldn't be. It is quite a lot of money though - what do you think the punishment should be instead?
Well done on completing another activity.
Happy blogging! :)
Mikey
Hi Nici!
ReplyDeleteMe again. :)
Isn't it sad that so many of our rivers and lakes are polluted? It's great that you've looked into two of them. Because you weren't able to find out what is being done to combat pollution in these areas, what do you think should be done? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
You've come up with some good ideas there Nici. If we were able to take a day off school and work to raise money, what kinds of things would you suggest we do? I like the idea of a raffle - we often do them to raise money for my netball club. Lots of local businesses donate prizes and we go around selling the tickets. It's quite an easy (and quick) way to make money.
Blog ya later! :)
Mikey