4. It’s coming from everywhere – from
ocean currents to people, trash is making
it’s way to Hawaii’s natural landscapes.
5. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have
tried to keep certain areas clear, removing 57 tons of trash
from the Hawaiian Islands in 2014, however despite their
efforts, Hawaii continues to be plagued by trash, much of it
plastic.
7. Since 1996, Hawaii has seen the
effects of coral bleaching in their reefs
due to climate change.
8. “While warming waters are the overarching reason for global
coral bleaching, local human impacts…can not only magnify
the impact…but also make it harder for the reef to recover
afterwards.”
10. The introduction of species such as goats, sheep, cattle,
certain birds, feral cats, mongooses, insects and termites
have caused serious damage to the native environment.
11. “Since humans arrived in Hawaii, at least
10 percent of the native Hawaiian plants
have gone extinct, and an additional 40 to
50 percent are threatened or endangered.”
In this presentation I will be covering 3 environmental issues in Hawaii,
Trash in Natural Areas
Coral Decay
Introduction of Invasive Species
TRASH IN NATURAL AREAS
It’s coming from everywhere – from ocean currents to people, trash is making it’s way to Hawaii’s natural landscapes.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have tried to keep certain areas clear, removing 57 tons of trash from the Hawaiian Islands in 2014, however despite their efforts, Hawaii continues to be plagued by trash, much of it plastic.
CORAL DECAY
Since 1996, Hawaii has seen the effects of coral bleaching in their reefs due to climate change.
“While warming waters are the overarching reason for global coral bleaching, local human impacts…can not only magnify the impact…but also make it harder for the reef to recover afterwards.”
INTRODUCTION OF INVASIVE SPECIES
The introduction of species such as goats, sheep, cattle, certain birds, feral cats, mongooses, insects and termites have caused serious damage to the native environment.
“Since humans arrived in Hawaii, at least 10 percent of the native Hawaiian plants have gone extinct, and an additional 40 to 50 percent are threatened or endangered.”
