Summer Learning Journey - W2 D5 A1,A2,A3

Activity 1: Off the Menu [4 points]

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?

On your blog, tell us what you think about this rule and why you think it!.

I think that this is a great rule. I just think that they can bring down the fine, so make it lower a bit like 50,00 or so. Either that or change the rule to maybe....community service for the whole time until the overfished area is back to normal. I also think that the people fishing should also be aware of what they're fishing up so they don't have to close the area. I think that because once they've overfished, then the area is closed. But what they do is they keep going to fish there and then they get caught, but once they find out they have to pay they start making excuses.

Task Description: For this task I had to tell what I think about the overfishing rule. I have my explanation above go check it out. I hope you enjoy.

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Activity 2: The Black Drain [4 points]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).

First River: Waikirikiri (Selwyn river)

Located: Canterbury

Solution: To solve the problem they will resolve the over allocation of ground water in the catchment to bring back lowland stream flowage. This is caused through switching ground water takes to alpine fed surface water. Also a regulatory regime is now in place to ensure the water quality is improved.

Second River:

Name: Manawatu River 

Located: Manawatu-Wanganui

Solution: They will be doing many things to improve the river. such as reducing nutrient and bacteria in the river, prevent over allocation of river water, reduce the impacts of flood control and drainage on the natural processes of the river.

Task Description: For this task I had to find two rivers in NZ that are polluted. Then I had to explain some information about these rivers. I found my two rivers, their information above go check it out. I hope you enjoy.

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Activity 3: Faded Glory [5 points]

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?

My Three Fundraising Ideas:

• Hold a show at the beach for people to see and fund money to help the Great Barrier Reef.
• Host a water day, A day where there are different types of water competitions and public people fund us with money to help the coral reef and to participate in the challenges. Then get a prize if they win.
• Host a trivia night. Ask public people questions about the coral reef and the sea. But also ask if they would like to help fund the coral reef project.

Task Description: For this task I had to list three fundraising ideas to help fund for the repairing of the Great Barrier Reef. My three ideas are above go check them out. Then comment below what you would do to help.