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This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
BBC 'Shells Out' for a Turtle
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I too was a bit perturbed by Karen's handling, both of the situation and the turtle.They did however say that the beach episode was an acclimatisation exercise and not just a PR stunt. As to money well spent? Well funds may well have been better apportioned closer to source but this has raised awareness in a country not normally associated with turtles.
Agreed in general but labelling something as 'acclimatisation' doesn't account for the crowds of folk (including camera crew) surrounding the beast. Turtle awareness (following the plastic bag debate) seems surprisingly good in UK.
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