by Tom McNamara | Feb 6, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Potable Water, Science, Waste Water
Sensor clusters by another name A sonde is a type of instrument that is used for environmental monitoring. It typically consists of a sensor or set of sensors that are used to measure various parameters, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity....
by Tom McNamara | Feb 2, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Science
What is river monitoring? River monitoring refers to the ongoing observation and measurement of physical, chemical, and biological parameters in rivers. The purpose of river monitoring is to gather data on the health of rivers and streams, identify trends over time,...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Algal blooms Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by the rapid growth of certain types of algae, which can release toxins that can harm aquatic life, wildlife and human health. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria (covered in our previous post), can bloom...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Blue-green algae Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a group of photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in a wide range of aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are considered to be one of the oldest forms of life on Earth,...
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...
