Minimum Group Size for Expedition Based on the Below Research the Minimum Group Size is between 3 and 6. This encompasses considerations for safety, cohesion, efficiency & conservation. Authors opinion would be that an activity with very little free time might work well with 3 people, but if participants are likely to spend free time… Continue reading Minimum Group Size for Expedition
Month: August 2023
Effect of Microplastics on Birds
Effect of Microplastics on Birds What are Microplastics Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5mm in size. They can be found in the environment, including in the air, water, and soil. Birds can ingest microplastics through their food, water, or the air they breathe. What Effect do Microplastics Have on Birds… Continue reading Effect of Microplastics on Birds
How do Microplastics Affect Bats?
Microplastics are small plastic pieces that are less than 5 millimeters in size. They can be found in the air, water, and soil, and they can be ingested by animals, including bats. Microplastics can affect bats in a number of ways. They can: Block the bats’ digestive tracts, leading to starvation. Cause inflammation and damage… Continue reading How do Microplastics Affect Bats?
Microplastics in Cigarette Filters
Are There Microplastics in Cigarette Filters? I have just watched this amazing video on decomposition of cigarettes in soil. Guess what after a year the cigarettes filters had not decomposed at all. This demonstrates how plastics and ergo microplastics come from cigarette filters. So this is why we spend so many cigarette filter on beaches.… Continue reading Microplastics in Cigarette Filters