加拿大的骄傲:十大濒临灭绝的动物 我们还有很多

　　6月8日星期一是世界海洋日，加拿大广播公司刊登照片报道了地球10大濒临灭绝的海洋动物。

　　但值得所有加拿大人骄傲的是，我们是这个星球上环境保护最好的国家。也许我们没有高速增长的经济，也许我们没有喧闹的股市，但这些濒临灭绝的动物我们还有很多。。。

　　首先是白鲸beluga

　　其次是绿海龟 green sea turtle。绿海龟受到的主要威胁是塑料垃圾。

　　The green sea turtle, an endangered species, is menaced by plastic waste. This year’s World Oceans Day is pushing to stop plastic pollution of marine environments. © Hugh Gentry/Reuters

　　绿海龟受到的主要威胁是塑料垃圾。

　　The Pacific bluefin tuna, considered a vulnerable species, inhabits the northern part of the world’s largest ocean. Its population has been hit by overfishing and illegal fishing. World Oceans Day aims to bring attention to these challenges. © Thomas Peter/Reuters

　　第三是太平洋蓝鳍金枪鱼Pacific bluefin tuna;濒临灭绝的主要原因是过度捕捞。

　　The endangered Galapagos penguin is the only penguin species found north of the equator. Like other penguins, it is at risk due to climate change and pollution. © Devon Goodsell/CBC

　　第四是加拉帕戈斯企鹅Galapagos penguin;地球变暖和海洋污染是导致加拉帕戈斯企鹅接近灭绝的主要原因。

　　The melting of Arctic ice due to climate change means polar bears may not be able to find enough food, recent research shows. The species is listed as vulnerable by international authorities. © Brian Battaile/U.S. Geological Survey/AP

　　第五是北极熊polar bears;北极熊受到的威胁主要全球变暖导致的北极浮冰减少。加拿大华人网 http://www.sinoca.com/