What lurks beneath the water?
YOUR MISSION
Go pond-dipping and identify what you find. Submit your results online and discover the health of your pond.Make your own pond dipping net and see if you can identify some of the creatures that live beneath the water. You can even tell how healthy the water is by the type of animals you find.
Visit the OPAL website to download a free guide to freshwater wildlife and a workbook to record your results.
Once you've finshed, submit your findings to the OPAL website to discover the health of your pond and help scientists with valuable research.
BONUS QUESTION
Which is a better indicator of healthy water, mayfly larvae or water slaters?Risk overall: Medium. Keep your wits about you, anything could happen.
Rewards for this mission
OPAL nature explorer badge
Mission points
Question points
Risky business
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