MICROPLASTICS SAMPLING: SURFACE WATER

MICROPLASTICS SAMPLING: SURFACE WATER

Today’s the Day! Heading Out Onto the Water Well, folks, all the prep and planning has led to this moment: our team officially got onto Okanagan Lake to trawl for some microplastics. This day would not have been possible without the support and assistance of...
3 TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

3 TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

So Many Microplastics, So Little Time… Turns out, not all microplastics are created equal. Who knew? As we dive into the wild world of microplastics, we’re quickly learning that there are many types of microplastics. Let’s start with the big three:...
MANTA TRAWL UPDATE: IT’S HERE!

MANTA TRAWL UPDATE: IT’S HERE!

Unboxing the Manta Great news! The manta trawl – a key piece of equipment we’ll need for our surface water sampling in Okanagan Lake – arrived today, all the way from Southern California! We’re really grateful for the speediness of our...