Kelp forests, in the oceans, are a surprisingly good way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (and countering climate change) but these algae are seriously endangered by voracious sea-urchins who can remain viable but inactive at times of food shortage. It is claimed by a company, called Urchinomics, that the solution is simple (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/02/why-sushi-could-be-the-solution-to-a-sea-urchin-invasion-aoe). All you have to do is convince the world populations to develop a taste for sushi, especially the delicacy of sea-urchin gonads. I must admit that it is surprisingly tasty.
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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Wooden Tops 16. Hawthorn
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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