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Animal:garbage ratio

YOUR MISSION

Explore a local stream, river or lake looking for trash and animals. How many birds, mammals, fish and reptiles do you find for every piece of human waste?

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Mission ID: 3304
Tags: water river stream animals fish reptiles birds pollution trash rubbish waste freshwater audit research survey MEW005

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Completed: 58

You could share your findings with your local authorities when you are done.

There may be a local organisation that helps to look after the freshwater that you have investigated for this mission. If they need help, why not volunteer with them one weekend?

BONUS QUESTION

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Make sure you get permission before doing this mission. You may need to take an adult with you. Don't go into the water or too close to the edge. Collecting trash is great for the environment but you could get sick or have your hand removed by something unexpected in the water. Take part in an organised clean-up with a local charity if you want to help wildlife and reduce pollution.

Risk overall: High. The most daring of missions. Be sensible and don't take any big risks

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Rewards for this mission

Freshwater Explorer

Mission points

Question points

817

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