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...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Management, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Waste Water
Different methods There are various ways to measure the health of a river, including both physical and biological methods. Some of the most common ways to measure the health of a river include: Water quality monitoring: This involves measuring various physical and...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Management, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Waste Water
Bioindicators Bionicators are living organisms that indicate the health of an ecosystem are are ideally abundant and easy to collect. Certain aquatic organisms are considered good indicators of water quality, with the ideal organism being dependent on the specific...