https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/3414 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:24:30 GMT 2026-08-28T01:24:30Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148666 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. Mon, 24 Mar 1975 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148666 1975-03-24T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148664 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. Mon, 25 Jul 1977 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/148664 1977-07-25T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147597 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. Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147597 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144837 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. Fri, 20 Mar 1992 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144837 1992-03-20T00:00:00Z