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.
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Gold!
It's a fairly obvious reminder but people are being urged not to throw their redundant goldfish into British lakes, rivers and canals (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/25/shiny-but-deadly-dont-throw-goldfish-in-rivers-pet-owners-told). Although goldfish are renowned only for their short attention spans, they are actually extremely voracious and combatative fish. Introducing this alien to UK freshwater habitats, can decimate natural populations. Goldfish, could join Parrot's feather pondweed and terrapins, as inadvertent additions by jaded aquarium keepers, that went on to cause massive environmental damage.
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