I am sure that many of the animal-based attractions (aquaria, bird sanctuaries and, especially, zoos) are relieved that they can open again, with social distancing, in England from the 15th June (https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jun/11/on-a-rollercoaster-attractions-relieved-at-reopening-says-zoo-boss). Such organisations generally have to close to the public when animal (e.g. foot and mouth) or human (e.g. Covid-19) diseases strike. It goes without saying that most of these bodies are very financially dependent on their visitors. Visitors pay for entrance but they also spend in gift shops and food outlets (with entrance often generating the smaller proportion of the income). Of course, even when there are no visitors, the animals have to be cleaned, fed, watered and, in some cases, receive veterinary treatment. People have to be paid to carry out these activities, along with payments being made for rates, insurance, water and electrical supplies et cetera. Many bodies can only tolerate closures to visitors for a limited period of time.
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.
Friday, 12 June 2020
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