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Pollution, climate change and sustainability: three topics you’re probably hearing about now more than ever!
We make decisions every day that impact our rivers, oceans and the world that we live in. As a planet, we must make informed choices and take proactive steps to do what we can to preserve the environment.
Loughs Agency aims to educate young people, like you, on the ways that we can look after and conserve our local marine life and tributaries within the Foyle and Carlingford areas. In this booklet, you’ll discover fun facts and activities about what lives beneath the loughs. You’ll also learn sustainable steps you can take to help protect these creatures and their habitats. Plus, there are challenges, competitions and prizes to be won!
Did you 11,000,000know? tonnes of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year.
Sea For Yourself
Did you know…
When there is an oil spill, the oil floats on the surface of the water, preventing oxygen from getting to the wildlife living underwater? Try this experiment at home and ‘sea’ for yourself!
Christmas Crafts
Replace plastic baubles for unique DIY Christmas decorations this year! Upcycle your used toilet roll tubes for a festive feature for your tree.
Did you know?
Basking sharks can filter up to 4,000,000 pounds of water every hour while filter feeding.
Swapitout
Checkoutthesesimpleswapsthatcanmakealastingimpactonour environment.
Did you know?
There are over 200,000 molluscs in the world, all creating unique types of shells.
Bio Breakdown
Littering can be harmful to our local environment by contaminating water, endangering wildlife, and creating a negative visitor experience along walkways.
Can you guess how long it takes for each of these common household items to decompose? We have given you a head start with some!
8 0 1 t o 0 0 Y E ARS
Aluminium Can
Glass Bottle
Cigarette Butt
Banana Peel
Tin Can
See answers on page 11 4 5 0Y E ARS
To submit your entry, scan the QR code and upload your artwork along with your details by Friday 13th December 2024!
Marine Life Bingo
How many of the local marine life creatures can you spot on your next adventure? Tick off each sighting as you go!
Seal
Lobster
Otter
Dolphin Crab
Starfish
Basking Shark
Native Oyster Sea Urchin
Take the quiz below to discover which creature you would be if you lived underwater!
Which Animal
Which do you prefer? Are You?
When deciding on dinner, are you more of a...
DOLPHIN
You love to party! You are intelligent, agile, joyful, and playful with your own unique identity and characteristics!
When singing along to your favourite tune, are you...
Relaxing and basking in the heat of the sun
A cold, clear, crisp winter day
Always on the go, you love new locations
When it comes to travelling, are you...
Grand where you are
An early bird
As quiet as a mouse
How do you describe yourself?
BASKING SHARK
You’re a fun-filled social magnet
It’s time to shine! Are you a...
A night owl
LOBSTER
TROUT
You are active but can be shy on occasion. It’s in your nature to want to stand out from the crowd, and this boldness makes you one of the most popular amongst your peers. You have a habit of leaving things to the last minute, revealing your risk-taking nature!
You are uniquely intelligent with a great capacity for social bonding. You are empathetic and are the one that others can rely on to show love and support. Make no mistake though, your hard exterior is tough to crack, but once a bond is made you are fiercely loyal and very territorial.
You do things your own way but are more than happy to engage in social activityproviding it’s on your terms! You absolutely love the sun, but when winter comes, you’re rarely seen as much. 9
Singing at the top of your lungs
You’re as cool as a cucumber
Herbivore
Carnivore
Search for the Invasive Species
The Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas are home to many creatures, picturesque beaches, and breathtaking landscapes!
WIN AN INSTAX MINI 11 BUNDLE!
Next time you are out exploring, take a quick snap and send in your submission to be in with the chance of winning an Instax Mini 11 bundle!
SCAN TO ENTER YOUR SNAPS!
Closing date 13th December 2024
