11. Invasive species are a new threat to the
preservation of these species. Snakes,
brought in illegally, have caused 9 bird species
and 3 lizard species to go extinct
12. This guy eats the eggs of native birds
and sea turtles
13. Even animals like this frog overpopulate and
create loud noise pollution all over the island
14. Lastly there is the issue of water, Kona’s
water supply is almost to the point of rationing
Trash is a big issue in Hawaii. You will find trash in all beaches, in many cases you will see more trash than fish. In 2014 57 tons of trash were removed from Hawaii beaches, and there is still there is more all over. This hurts the wildlife, the coral reef and the beautiful beaches that sustain the Hawaiian economy.
"These items get caught up in ocean currents and unfortunately much of it eventually lands, mostly on north and east facing shores. Hawaii is recognized around the world for our beautiful beaches. Unfortunately we cannot say they are pristine, because they've been so seriously impacted by our trash," Suzanne Case, Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Scientist have yet to see if eating fish that ate marine debris affects our health. Plastic is almost half of the trash found on beaches. This plastic has been shown to sometimes strangle marine life and poison fish and birds that feed on it.
Hawaii is the most isolated land mass in the world. Our species are not made to compete with outside species. They are delicate to change, which is why many of them are endangered.
