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RSSPaíses, transportes, população, fundo do mar, pesca e energiaHabitats marinhosSerá que é preciso proteger o oceano?
The European Atlas of the Seas can be used for children to explore and learn about the countries of the European Union and surrounding seas in an interactive way. You can zoom in on a special area or country, export the result to a link (to use it later) or even print it. If you are working with a..
The correct answer to the question aboutPosidonia oceanicais(B) Mediterranean Sea.Posidonia oceanicais a seagrass species that is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea.Back to thebiodiversity quiz.
The correct answer to the question about marine Natura 2000 sites is(A) Less than 10%.According to the December 2020Natura 2000 Newsletter, MarineNatura 2000 sites(European Union - 27 Member States) cover 441,001 km² (8% of European Union seas). TheEU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030sets several...
1) The network of Natura 2000 sites is a key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union (EU). It stretches over 18% of the EU’s land area and what percentage of its marine territory?(A) Less than 10%(B) Around 20%(C) More than 30%Seethe answer.2) In Europe, there are four cooperation..
The correct answer to the question about Regional Sea Conventions is(D) OSPAR.OSPARis the mechanism by which 15 Governments and the European Union cooperate to protect the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. OSPAR is so named because of the original Oslo and Paris Conventions ("OS" for...
Find our Easter Egg!Easy to solve quiz, can be done with children. The quiz gives the opportunity to learn some basic operations in the Atlas, e.g. how to look for a map, how to measure, how to zoom in and out...Herewith the steps to solve the questions, and find the Easter Egg.1/ Find the answer by
Find our Easter Egg! It is hidden in one of the maps of the European Atlas of the Seas... Can you find it? Solve the questions and see what happensThe quiz is also available in French, Dutch and German:
We presented the solution to the treasure hunt during a European Atlas of the Seas workshop at theOcean Literacy Festivalin the afternoon of 22 May 2021. Have a look at the presentation:
Have you ever heard of a treasure, hidden in a map?Resolve the questions below, travel through the European Atlas of the Seas and find the treasure!1)Setting sailWatch thevideo tutorialto learn how to use the European Atlas of the Seas. When you are ready to dive into the Atlas, use the search tool.