Wonders to be Seen Before They Vanish (Photo Gallery)

Belize Barrier Reef

The place hosts many marine species, including whale shark. He also is one of the most diverse coral ecosystems in the world, writes MSNBC.

Global warming seriously threatens reefs of great beauty. Other factors are harmful pollution caused by agriculture and accelerated development of the area.

Congo Basin Rainforest

It produces 40% of total oxygen on Earth and is a very important source of food, medicines and mineral raw material. This rainforest is the second largest in the world after the Amazon. Two thirds of the plants and animals there might disappear by 2040, according to a UN report.

This forest contains no fewer than six countries. It is threatened by illegal deforestation, the guerrilla war and illegal hunting of protected species. As the forest shrinks, the more they absorb less carbon dioxide, which contributes to global climate change.

Dead Sea

Its waters have a salinity of 10 times higher than normal seawater. Thus, anyone entering floats in the water without knowing how to swim. In addition, it has therapeutic properties datoritra minerals present in it. The Dead Sea is in danger of going down to 33 inches per year. She is also a process of shrinkage. Cosmetic companies also contribute to the deterioration process.

Madagascar

More than 80% of animals and plants found on the island near the African continent are not found in other places on Earth. Everything in this place of isolation due to the state for millions of years in the Indian Ocean.

If nothing is done, the forests of Madagascar (the fourth largest island in the world) will disappear in 35 years. Ecosystems of the forests are destroyed by logging and poaching. Some species of animals there have not yet been studied by scientists.

North Pole and South Pole

There are things happening on Earth truly unique and stunning landscapes can still be seen. Majestic icebergs are in danger of melting. In addition, the aurora borealis can be admired in all its splendor.

Visitors can see animals such as penguins, polar bears and whales. It is estimated that 80% of the population of Emperor penguins will disappear if global warming continues. Polar bears are in danger because of melting Arctic ice. Studies show that in 20-40 years in Antarctic ice will no longer form.