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Dear Reader,
For the most part, the comings and goings of fish beneath the water’s surface isn’t part of our daily lives. But imagine, if you will, that you’re a fish keen to get to spawning grounds for a little piscine action. The problem? There’s a lock. But now imagine that we humans can, with the simple press of a key, release that lock and liberate the fish to continue their journey.
This “fish doorbell” has become something of a sensation, thanks to plenty of media coverage.
Haven’t yet heard of the “visdeurbel?” Here’s the story: Every spring, fish in the Netherlands try to swim up a canal. But at that time of year, the lock rarely opens. The consequence was a lot of fish unable to get to their spawning grounds and, therefore, reproduce. Another consequence was that, as they waited, they were vulnerable to being eaten. But some smart folks came up with a simple solution. A doorbell that announced the arrival of fish, alerting the lock operator to open up.
But here’s the best part! We get to participate in this, ahem, streaming service. We log onto the site,
and when we see fish waiting, we ring the doorbell. Simple. And amazing.Â
Swimmingly,
Dot
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Today’s tip is an eco-friendly gift idea!
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For a thoughtful eco-conscious gesture, consider planting a tree as a gift or in someone’s honor. To learn more, check out Tree Canada, Tree People, or One Tree Planted. For an eco-conscious gift, plant a tree or donate to reforestation projects on someone’s behalf.
For more Bluedot Climate Quick Tips, click here. Do you have a climate quick tip
you swear by? Tell Dot about it! deardot@bluedotliving.com
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