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Instruction:
Challenge the single aspect about a problem using something within your reach,
then test and examine this characteristic for further or alternative
applications. Focus: In our water resources: Waste?, plastics?, and man enriched (anthropological) nutrients?
How can we capture and remove in a fiscally responsible
manor?
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discover there are a vast number who pursue a similar purpose, and learn from
their contributions, and create your own offering.
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| Sand Hill Crane |
Using a common Water Hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) known for its filtering properties in other
studies, I will test its ability to filter/ capture micro plastics. This plant
is introduced to Florida and quickly spreading; I want to perform the same filtering
studies on the Water speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica); a Native plant with its own known filtering
studies. Sadly my decision is still a work in progress.
Cynthia, I love the research you are getting into! It is a very interesting topic that will hopefully make a big impact down the road. I hope that the Water Speedwell produces better results than Water Hyacinth. I am not sure what you could do with the research on Water Hyacinth, if it does filter out micro-plastics it would still be depleting the dissolved oxygen levels in the water, which is also dangerous to marine life. Plus, it’s illegal to process in the state of Florida.
ReplyDeleteI felt reluctant about both species. I look at problems before I try to solve them and felt this was not a good match for me. I appreciate your response and the heads up, in the case I pursue it later.
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