by Tom McNamara | Sep 12, 2023 | All, Events, Impacts, Pollution
What is water pollution? Water pollution refers to the contamination or degradation of water bodies, including lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater, and even drinking water sources, by various pollutants. These pollutants can be of natural origin or result from human...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 20, 2023 | All
Turbidity meter Turbidity meters are instruments used to measure the turbidity, or cloudiness, of a liquid. Turbidity is a measure of the amount of suspended particles in a liquid, and can be caused by a variety of factors such as sediment, algae, bacteria, or other...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | All, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water
Aquatic ecology Water ecology, also known as aquatic ecology, is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environment in aquatic ecosystems. Water ecology plays a vital role in balancing the Earth’s...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | All, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Personal Action
What is water ecology Water ecology refers to the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, specifically in aquatic ecosystems. The importance of looking after water ecology can be seen in the multiple benefits it provides for people...
