16. They optimized water consumition. How?
DEEPER ROOTS
TREE 1
TREE 2
% of terrestrial water achieved by each tree in
the same location.
Data from: National Institute of Statistic (SPA)
17. They optimized water consumition. How?
BEING ACTIVE AT NIGHT
W
ould you go jogging at 20:00 (without sunlight)
or at 14:00 (max. quantity of radiation)?
18. In Almería, we
have more than
214endemic plants
*
* this number is based on estimations. No official data.
19. The Clavellina del Cabo de Gata (Dianthus charidemi)
It’s a perennial herb that was discovered by the Spanish pharmacist and botanist
Carlos Pau (1857-1937) in 1902. It Is located on the coast of Almeria, Rodalquilar,
Cabo de Gata or Carboneras. It is also found in Águilas.
20. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare).
Fennel is typical of temperate zones, but comes from the shores of the Mediterranean
Sea, where it is used in gastronomy. Its leaves become stronger in summer just to
avoid the loss of water.
21. The broom (Retama sphaerocarpa)
The broom is a type of shrub that can reach three meters in height. In medicine it is
used for problems of the respiratory system and for fevers.
22. The palmetto (Chamaerops humilis)
The palmetto is a palm tree between 3 and 4 meters. Its leaves measure between
50cm and 80cm. It is one of the most characteristic species of Almería and it is used
ornamentally in the gardens
23. The posidonia oceanica
Is it the most relevant aquatic plant?
It’s is an aquatic plant in the Mediterranean Sea, belonging to the family Posidoniaceae.
26. The posidonia oceanica
What do they offer to us and to the ecosystem?
They offer shelter to other animals They protect the coastline from erosion
27. The posidonia oceanica
What do they offer to us and to the ecosystem?
They offer shelter to other animals They protect the coastline from erosion They produce oxygen
28. The posidonia oceanica
What do they offer to us and to the ecosystem?
They produce oxygen
POSIDONIA APPLE TREE ROSES PINE TREE
Litresofoxygenproducedby1m³...
14
0
7
29. Oh. they’re nice...
But in Andalusia, there are
192Species in danger of
EXCTINTION,
037
Oh. they’re nice...
But in Andalusia, there are
of them in Almería
30. Why is that happening?
Oh, like 99% of the problems, it’s our fault.
31. Why is that happening?
Oh, like 99% of the problems, it’s human’s fault.
Over-exploitation
Ilex aquifolium (aka: acebo)
32. Oh, like 99% of the problems, it’s human’s fault.
Ilex aquifolium (aka: acebo)
Desertification & Climate Changes
17
18
17
19
17
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20122013 2014 2015 20162007
T ºC
Data: State Weather Agency http://www.aemet.es/
Why is that happening?
33. Each year, a
5%OF POSIDONIA
DISSAPPEARS
What are the causes? Let’s find them
34. The causes
Wow – all of themare caused by the human being...
Leaves are hooked to the propelers of
the boats
35. The causes
Wow – all are caused by the human being...
Invasive plantsLeaves are hooked to the propelers of
the boats
36. The causes
Wow – all are caused by the human being...
PollutionLeaves are hooked to the propelers of
the boats
Invasive plants
38. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Lipids and water accumulations
39. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Lipids and water accumulations
36KGOF PURE FAT
+80LTOF WATER
Data was taken from http://biomodel.uah.es/ =)
PS: A STANDARD DOG CAN ACCUMULATE NO
MORE THAN 3 LITRES. THIS IS ACTUALLY A 3,5%
OF WHAT CAMELS CAN STORE ^^
40. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Avoiding unnecesary water losses
41. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Adaptive heterothermyAvoiding unnecesary water losses
42. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Efficient digestive processes
43. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Efficient digestive processes Stronger tissues
44. They also had to evolve. Pain? Where?
They developed new systems for storing water and dealing with the temperatures :)
Stronger tissues
10
35
20
30
%ofwaterlosstissuescandealwith
CAMELS DOGSHUMAN COWS
Data taken again from http://www.uah.es/
45. The eye lizard (lacertids lepida)
The eye lizard is one of the most spectacular lacertids. It is the largest European
Lacertid. Some individuals measuring over 800mm in length have been recorded
46. The correlimos (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus)
Its size is between 17-21cm and its wings measure between 32 and 36cm. The male
has a black belly and has a curved beak. Its nest is on the ground and has a cup
shape.
47. The cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
The large cormorant is a large blackbird. They sleep and lay their eggs on trees. They
can damage them both by being overweight and by the large amount of droppings
that are deposited, as they are corrosive
48. Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
They are characterized by their long beak with a large gular sac used to catch their
prey. They frequent the inland and coastal waters where they feed, mainly fish, by
catching them on or near the surface of the water.
49. Flamingos (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
They are tall and slender birds, with very long legs and neck, and a characteristic
curved beak down. They feed on small crustaceans, microscopic algae, and other
components of plankton. They remove the mud with the feet and filter the water with
the peak
50. Aquatic Animals
When the Mediterranean fauna acquires importance and becomes relevant for our daily life
51. The starfish (Asteroidea)
These starfishes are a type of echinoderms with pentarradial symmetry, flat body and
five arms or more.
52. The starfish (Asteroidea)
There are more than 1900 types of starfish. These are the most common types:
Crinoideos
Ofiuroideoas
Clavelinas
53. Sea cucumbers
Sea cucumbers are a class of echinoderms, which includes animals with a long and
soft vermiform body that lives on the bottoms of the seas around the world.
55. Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
The loggerhead measures around 90 cm and it weights approximately 135 kilograms
Are you thinking that it is so much?
Larger specimens of up to 280 cm have been discovered and the largest
specimens weighing in at more than 450 kg.
56. Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
The loggerhead measures around 90 cm and it weights approximately 135 kilograms
Are you amazed?
The loggerhead reaches sexual maturity within 17–33 years and has a lifespan of
47–67 years.
58. Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Why is this tortoise in danger?
Persistent population declines due to pollution, shrimp trawling, and development in their
nesting areas, among other factors. Loggerheads are considerated as an endangered
species and they are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Untended fishing gear is responsible for many loggerhead deaths.
59. The morena (Muraenidae)
They inhabit tropical and subtropical waters of the world where there are coral reefs;
allowing them, thanks to their serpiform physiognomy, stalking their prey from the
cracks.
60. The cuttlefish (Sepida)
Marine mollusc of oval body, very similar to squids, but with larger head and formed of
a limestone shell; and on the back, it’s covered by the skin
61. Jellyfishes
They’re aquatic animals that can be really dangerous for us!
They’ve got tentacles that have poison, so they can hurt the people in the beach.
66. National and natural parks
Just a way to protect the enviroment
National Parks
- Protected areas with the objective of
protecting the nature.
- Large dimensions
- No population allowed to live there
- It conservation isn’t compatible with
human’s activities such as fishing or
hunting.
- Even taking a single plant could be
punishable.
- Depends from the National GovernmentSIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
67. National and natural parks
Just a way to protect the enviroment
Natural Parks
TEIDE NATIONAL PARK
- Opened to public
- Doesn’t require large distances
- Humans are allowed to live there, and
to perform their daily activities (with
moderation)
- Free entrance
- The regional governments are the
responsables of them.
CABO DE GATA-NIJAR NATURAL PARK
68. Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park
495 km²60 km² of them maritime areas
+1.000Terrestrial species, and
+250
maritime
species
69. Natural park of Punta Entinas-Sabinar
With 4 landscapes, 4x biodiversity =)
The park gets its name from the flora found there → the
main species of flora are the “sabinas suaves” and the
mastic trees (Entina in Spanish) → “Punta Entinas-Sabinar”
70. Natural park of Punta Entinas-Sabinar
7.9 km²(APROX) OF AMPLITUDE
200 +SPECIES OF BIRDS
71. Natural park of Punta Entinas-Sabinar
Marshy areas/wetland
Sandy beaches
Dunes
Salty Lakes
