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VICTORIA 鈥?A scientific study that found high levels of microplastics in the ocean near British Columbia primary shellfish farms has scientists calling for more research to assess the impact of the pollution on the industry.The study from Simon Fraser University department of biological sciences recommends a deeper look into the extent that shellfish ingest microbeads, microfibres and microfragments after the plastics were found near oyster farms off eastern Vancouver Isla termo stanley nd.The report, published Wednesday in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, said evidence of micro stanley thermobecher plastics was found at 16 sites that were tes gourde stanley ted in the Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel areas, which are home to about 50 per cent of the province shellfish farms. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Our findings have shown that B.C. 8216 premier oyster growing region is highly contaminated with microplastics, particularly microbeads, the 16-page report concluded. It would be prudent to assess the degree to which oysters from the region are ingesting microplastics.The report said sources of the microplastics in the area include the shellfish industry and possibly towns near the Comox Estuary. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Assessments of the impact microplastics have on the shellfish could help the industry and protect the health of oysters, clams and mussels in Canada and worldwide, the re Xyjx Saudi-led airstrikes kill 14 civilians in Yemen s capital
OSWEGO COUNTY 鈥?Oswego County Fire Coordinator Donald Forbes reminds county residents of the ann stanley cup ual statewide ban on all open burning which is in effect during the high fire-risk period of March 16 through May 14.The ban makes it illegal to use a burn barrel or open pits as a means of incinerating trash any time of the year.聽The burning of leaves is also banned any time of the year in New York state.Agricultural burns are a botella stanley llowed and there are certain circumstances when controlled burns, with a written permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NYSDEC , are permissible. With spring around the corner, we will be in high risk of brush fires due to the lack of green vegetation and the abundance of available fuels such as dry grass and leaves, warmer temperatures, and wind, Forbes said. placement_509781_0_iwidth:100%;margin:0 auto;On-site burning of limbs and branches between May 14 and the following March 15 in any town with a total population less than 20,000 is allowed; however, individual municipalities can pass ordinances that are stricter than, and not inconsistent with, the open fires regulations.Forbes encourages residents to check with their local authorities to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires.The New Yo stanley shop rk state regulation restricts open burning.聽No open burning is allowed with the following exceptions:鈥?Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter.Small cooking fires, only c
VICTORIA 鈥?A scientific study that found high levels of microplastics in the ocean near British Columbia primary shellfish farms has scientists calling for more research to assess the impact of the pollution on the industry.The study from Simon Fraser University department of biological sciences recommends a deeper look into the extent that shellfish ingest microbeads, microfibres and microfragments after the plastics were found near oyster farms off eastern Vancouver Isla termo stanley nd.The report, published Wednesday in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, said evidence of micro stanley thermobecher plastics was found at 16 sites that were tes gourde stanley ted in the Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel areas, which are home to about 50 per cent of the province shellfish farms. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Our findings have shown that B.C. 8216 premier oyster growing region is highly contaminated with microplastics, particularly microbeads, the 16-page report concluded. It would be prudent to assess the degree to which oysters from the region are ingesting microplastics.The report said sources of the microplastics in the area include the shellfish industry and possibly towns near the Comox Estuary. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Assessments of the impact microplastics have on the shellfish could help the industry and protect the health of oysters, clams and mussels in Canada and worldwide, the re Xyjx Saudi-led airstrikes kill 14 civilians in Yemen s capital
OSWEGO COUNTY 鈥?Oswego County Fire Coordinator Donald Forbes reminds county residents of the ann stanley cup ual statewide ban on all open burning which is in effect during the high fire-risk period of March 16 through May 14.The ban makes it illegal to use a burn barrel or open pits as a means of incinerating trash any time of the year.聽The burning of leaves is also banned any time of the year in New York state.Agricultural burns are a botella stanley llowed and there are certain circumstances when controlled burns, with a written permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NYSDEC , are permissible. With spring around the corner, we will be in high risk of brush fires due to the lack of green vegetation and the abundance of available fuels such as dry grass and leaves, warmer temperatures, and wind, Forbes said. placement_509781_0_iwidth:100%;margin:0 auto;On-site burning of limbs and branches between May 14 and the following March 15 in any town with a total population less than 20,000 is allowed; however, individual municipalities can pass ordinances that are stricter than, and not inconsistent with, the open fires regulations.Forbes encourages residents to check with their local authorities to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires.The New Yo stanley shop rk state regulation restricts open burning.聽No open burning is allowed with the following exceptions:鈥?Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter.Small cooking fires, only c