The morning started off well! WE TRAPPED ONE WOOD
MOUSE!!!!!! We were also amazed with the different species of moths that we
trapped. According to our tutors, we contributed to the collection of data with
regard to the biodiversity of moths in this area.
Then, we headed off to Minehead to look at the various
coastal management strategies where our main aim was to assess the
effectiveness of these strategies through bi-polar surveys. However,
through discussions we learnt that the bi-polar survey is not an
accurate method to assess the effectiveness of coastal management strategies as
it may be biased. In addition, we looked at how the various coastal management
strategies complement each other. For example, a revetment was built in front
of the curved seawall to break the energy of the waves. This reduces the impact of the waves on the base of the seawall and thus reducing the risk of it collasping. From our discussions, we
found out that tourism plays a big part in Minehead. Hence, heavy investments
on management strategies were made to protect the coastal area.
After Minehead, we headed back to Portlock Bay to do a study
on the inter-tidal ecology of a rocky shore. We collected many samples of sea shells and
even some CRABS AND FISHES! We learnt how to identify the various marine life
forms and how they adapted to the environment for survival. Sadly, time and
tide waits for no man, we had to leave the rocky shore and head back for
dinner!
Looking forward to tomorrow’s study on sand dune succession
at Braunton Burrows. GOOD NIGHT :D
The woodmouse looks cute. One of the moths looks huge! All were alive? Good traps.
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