The world has become an unpredictable place. Along with the depletion of earth’s natural resources, the weather is getting crazy: deadly tornadoes, sweltering heat and previously temperate places, and freak blizzard hurricanes. Changes that were happening over thousands of years are now happening in much less time, so who knows how much longer we’ll have some of the world’s natural wonders.
GALAPAGOS ISLAND
- Nearly 9,000 species call the islands and their surrounding waters home.
- Over 3/4 of the reptiles and land birds are endemic .
- Tourism is increasing at 12% per year. ( In 2008 : 200,000 visitors & In 2011 : 272,000 visitors )
- 40 islets, 19 small volcanic islands, Over 40 species fish .
THE MALDIVES
- Smallest Asian country in population and land area .
- Since 80% of it's 1,200 are no more than 1m above sea level,within 100 years The Maldives could become uninhabitable.
- 90% of the coral reefs lost to coral bleaching.
GREAT BARRIER REEF
- World's largest coral reef.
- Covers and area of 347,800 sq km . Which is more than the size of ( HOLLAND + SWITZERLAND + THE UNITED KINGDOM )
- 350 species of coral.
- Government Invest 2 Million Dollars to Save the Great Barrier Reef .
THE DEAD SEA
- 10 TIMES MORE SALTY THAN THE OCEAN
- 33.7% Salinity .
- Water level drops 4 ft. per year.
That's it for now.I hope you visit those place before disappear . If you already visit those place don't forgot to share your experience with me.