Dr Susi ArnottJun 21, 2025
On holiday but sharing latest blog from #MartynKelly #Slimewatch
https://microscopesandmonsters.wordpress.com/2025/06/21/a-garden-of-sub-visual-life-forms/
A garden of sub-visual life-forms …

We are inclined to overlook the very small that dwell among us; yet, without them we ourselves could not exist; for every one of us is a Garden of sub-visual life forms … Think of them as God’s tin…

microscopesandmonsters
Dr Susi ArnottApr 4, 2025
My knee-jerk resistance to the word 'offset' doesn't stop this being interesting #Slimewatch
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2473773-flourishing-microalgae-could-offset-emissions-as-the-planet-heats-up/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=currents
Flourishing microalgae could offset emissions as the planet heats up

Photosynthesising microbes in soil may increase their activity as temperatures rise, offsetting some of the carbon emissions expected to be released from peatland and permafrost

New Scientist
Dr Susi ArnottApr 3, 2025
Piece by #MennoSchilthuizen brings to mind the glorious tidal mudbanks of Central London
#Slimewatch
https://bit.ly/SW2
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535362-300-in-the-city-anyone-can-be-a-naturalist-explorer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=currents
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Dr Susi ArnottMay 22, 2024
Two #Slimewatch events coming up in June: waders provided on low-tide walk up Deptford creek, then live microscopy of the primary producers feeding a whole ecosystem! #WildlifeofLondon
https://www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/events/#page_content
What's On : Creekside Discovery Centre

We run events throughout the year. From Low Tide Walks and creative workshops to open days and family learning activities.