New Caledonia ESS 400 SP21

ESS 400 SP21

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NOAA suggests that coral bleaching events from Australia to Florida have been occurring since 2014. New Caledonia has experienced some coral bleaching, although a drop in temperature (2018) allowed many corals to recover. #Ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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In 2018, the New Caledonia government voted to protect 100% of their reefs, by establishing four Marine Protected Areas spanning 28,000 square km. #ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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One of New Caledonia's mitigation strategies is to improve nickel mining management. This will decrease the environmental impacts mining has on this area in addition to improving water quality. #ESS400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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The climate of New Caledonia is tropical, modified by southeasterly trade winds. It is hot and humid. Natural hazards are posed in New Caledonia by cyclones, which occur most frequently between November and March. #ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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Land preservation is important in New Caledonia. Three types of reserves exist: nature reserves, special botanical or fauna reserves, and provincial parks. level of protection offered varies, but only nature reserves have strict measures limiting access. #ESS400 @sarahwhipple15

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Around 4500 species of terrestrial animal life have been identified in New Caledonia. N.C. is home to 107 endemic reptiles, including the world’s largest gecko, the rare Rhacodactylus leachianus. It’s 35cm in length and lives in rainforest areas. #ESS400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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New Caledonia rich mountainous region is home to about 25% of the worlds nickel deposits. Nickel mining is keeping the economy a float however, it is having drastic environmental impacts on land, species, and the ocean. #ESS400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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New Caledonia's system of government is based on parliamentary and representative democracy. @sarahwhipple15 #ESS400 @kijikb

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New Caledonia has 1600km of reef, which is the second-longest in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. #ESS400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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Mt Panie is sacred to the Indigenous Kanak people and is culturally significant. "They believe their ancestors’ spirits lie in the mountain’s cloud forest, which is dominated by thousand-year-old kauri trees". #ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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Currently, 70% of the kauri tree populations lies outside of the Mt. Panie Wilderness Reserve. https://t.co/CQk1kfpaKN provides details on the efforts being made to increase the Wilderness Reserve protection area from 5,400 to 10,000 hectares! #ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb

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Educational video about the sacred Mt. Panie and the only stand of Kauri trees in New Caledonia! #ess400 @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb https://t.co/lgDpLncpnp

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A cluster of six lagoons and associated coral reefs were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. These lagoons are known for their natural beauty, biodiversity, and habitat for vulnerable species. @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400

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Following New Caledonia's majority vote against independence from France, the nation's president Emmanuel Macron issued a speech expressing "a deep feeling of gratitude" towards the territory's residents. @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400

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As of April 10, New Caledonia has voted to remain a territory of France by a small majority of 53.26%, over 3% lower than the last vote taken in 2018. @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400
https://t.co/Z9qcNWAbQX

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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the shores of New Caledonia, causing a tsunami warning. The region has been declared safe, but some sea fluctuations are expected. @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400
https://t.co/wS5kxNw9wC

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New Caledonia Maritime Cluster founded in 2014 has been working to achieve sustainable new growth. With 76 partners in these commitments to hit SDG 14 targets. As of 2020 progress is on track. @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb #ESS400

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The first "Sea Day" was organized by the New Caledonia Maritime Cluster in July 2017 in Nouma! @sarahwhipple15 @kijikb #ESS400

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The sale and management of New Caledonia nickel mines is tied to the debate around political and economic autonomy from France and foreign mining corporations. https://t.co/l7YbnRYbb6 @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400

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There are two major nickel mining projects active on the island of Grand Terre. Local Kanak mining company Société Minière du Sud Pacifique (SMSP) co-owns one project, shared with Canadian mining corporations. @sarahwhipple15 @Gwsn2012 #ESS400