Many people profess their enthusiasms for marine life such as turtles. But the discovery of a majestic but dead Leatherback turtle in Cornwall originally led to a suspicion that it had been killed by ingesting plastic. The animal feeds largely on jellyfish and, in the water, a plastic bag may look much the same to the beast (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/shortcuts/2018/aug/14/plastic-warm-seas-propellers-cornwall-turtle). Necropsy confirmed that the turtle had, in deed, consumed some plastic. Wounds on its 'shell', however, revealed that this animal was probably terminated by collision with a boat's propeller. So that's alright then?
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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