Its seems that what I predicted after the 'horse meat in burgers' fuss has come to be. A recent investigation has revealed that a proportion of fish sold in supermarkets and restaurants are not the species described 'on the tin' (http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/apr/02/fish-chips-cod-food-standards?INTCMP=SRCH). What is described as 'cod' (the only white fish known by many of the UK population?) is actually Pollack or Whiting. Of course, some of these species are actually more sustainable than the species they are replacing but one can argue that people ought to be told what they are actually buying.
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.
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