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Are shipwrecks good or bad?

What happens to a ship when it sinks to the bottom of the sea? Learn about the Rena – the biggest shipwreck New Zealand has ever had!
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Container ship

 

A ship designed to carry items stored in containers across the sea.

Reef

 

A long line of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the ocean. An artificial reef is when a human-made structure creates a reef on the sea floor.

Tonne

 

A measurement of weight that is equal to 1,000 kilograms. It would take about 12-15 regular adults to weigh as much as a tonne!

Habitat

 

A habitat is the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally lives. A habitat provides food, water, shelter, and a place to raise young. For example a coral reef or a sandy beach.

Environmental disaster

 

A disaster to our natural environment caused by human activity. This is different from a natural disaster, such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane.

Shipwreck

 

A shipwreck, or paeārautanga in Māori, is a ship that has been wrecked. For example, by sinking to the bottom of the ocean, or by getting stuck on land.

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