1. Climate Change and the Marine Environment
Sixth Class
Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh

2. Oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface
Oceans absorb up to 30% of the CO2 we produce

3. Ireland has 900 miles of coastline
147 beaches in Ireland were awarded a blue flag in 2016.

4. There are many threats to our oceans.
Over Fishing
Oil Spills
Pollution
Climate Change

5. Climate change is real
The Planet Earth is warming up faster than ever before.
The planet has warmed by an average of 10C in the past century.

6. What is making the earth’s climate warmer?
Burning fossil fuels

7. Cutting down forests

8. Breeding cattle

9. CO2 emissions from cars

10. This is known as GLOBAL WARMING.
Increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, means more heat is trapped making the Earth warmer.
This is known as GLOBAL WARMING.
CO2 emissions from cars

11. So what is happening to our oceans?

12. Coral bleaching

13. Melting polar ice

14. Rising sea levels

15. Some marine species may lose their homes
Penguins in the Antarctic

16. Polar bears in the Arctic

17. Sea turtles have lost their nesting habitats

18. New species off our shores
Portuguese Man – of – War

19. Shellfish under threat from acidic oceans

20. Storm weather – destroying our coastline and coastal habitats

21. TAKE ACTION NOW
Be more energy aware

22. Walk or cycle to school

23. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle or Upcycle

24. Conserve water

25. Buy local and eat less red meat

26. Plant trees, vegetables and wild flowers

27. Two minute beach clean

28. Be Aware!
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