OAR@UM Community: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/3414 2026-09-01T01:58:20Z 2026-09-01T01:58:20Z Can we save the Pen-Shell (Nakkra)? https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148666 2026-08-25T09:44:52Z 1975-03-24T00:00:00Z Title: Can we save the Pen-Shell (Nakkra)? Abstract: The article addresses the threat of extinction facing the Pen Shell (Maltese: nakkra) in Mediterranean bays surrounding Malta due to overfishing and unregulated collecting by underwater divers. It urges local authorities to introduce enforceable legal protections, bans on commercial sales, and environmental education to safeguard this endangered marine species alongside local wild flora. 1975-03-24T00:00:00Z The leathery turtle, a rare animal in Maltese waters https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148664 2026-08-25T09:35:37Z 1977-07-25T00:00:00Z Title: The leathery turtle, a rare animal in Maltese waters Abstract: The article highlights the capture and destruction of a rare Leathery Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) at Spinola Bay on June 3, 1977. The author details the species' physical traits, harmless nature, and unsuitability for consumption while criticizing useless killings. He advocates for legal protection, education in schools, and a shift in fishermen's attitudes to safeguard rare marine life like the Leatherback and Monk Seal. 1977-07-25T00:00:00Z Origins and history of Argotti Gardens https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147597 2026-06-22T10:34:32Z 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z Title: Origins and history of Argotti Gardens Abstract: Joe Bugeja jittratta l-oriġini u l-istorja tal-Ġonna ta' Argotti fil-Furjana, li bdew bħala ġonna privati u evolvew f'ġonna botaniċi taħt l-Università ta' Malta. L-artiklu jiddeskrivi l-kontribuzzjonijiet ta' diversi Gran Mastri u personalitajiet, l-arkitettura ta' strutturi bħan-nymphaeum u s-serra tal-ħadid, kif ukoll l-impatt tal-gwerra u l-importance edukattiva u xjentifika tagħhom sal-lum. 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z L-akwakultura https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144837 2026-03-12T10:58:14Z 1992-03-20T00:00:00Z Title: L-akwakultura Abstract: Dan l-artiklu jitkellem dwar it-twaqqif taċ-Ċentru Nazzjonali tal-Akwakultura fl-1988 biex tinħoloq industrija ġdida f'Malta. Carmelo Agius jispjega l-vantaġġi ekonomiċi tat-trobbija tal-ħut u l-importanza tal-investiment privat biex is-settur isir kummerċjalment vijabbli. 1992-03-20T00:00:00Z