Forever

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How does this impact the Menai Strait?

Studies have shown that PFAS can have adverse effects on the wildlife in the Menai Strait and its surrounding rivers For example, exposure to PFAS can result in developmental and reproductive problems in fish and other aquatic species. PFAS can also have negative impacts on the immune systems of wildlife, making them more vulnerable to disease.

In addition to the impact on wildlife, PFAS can also pose a potential risk to human health through the consumption of contaminated seafood. The presence of PFAS in the water environment can lead to the accumulation of these chemicals in fish and other seafood, which can ultimately end up on our plates

Litter

Plastic has thousands of uses, its versatility and virtual indestructability practically unmatched in the world of synthetic materials

Since first developing plastic in 1907, we have melded and moulded the material to fulfil our needs and desires. From bags and milk bottles to agriculture and transportation, plastic is everywhere, useful and convenient.

It isn't just large pieces that pose a threat, however - microplastics are in colossal quantities, sometimes in parts of the ocean that have never been seen by humans before.

Sadly 1 million sea birds and 100,000 mammals die every year from the affects of marine litter. This has to change.’

Sian Sykes

How does this impact the Menai Strait?

Litter can negatively impact the Menai Strait in various ways, such as affecting businesses that rely on the area, reducing property values and investment It can also harm the tourism industry by detracting from the natural beauty of the area Litter can also impact recreational activities, making them less enjoyable and posing a risk to public health Additionally, wildlife can suffer from the ingestion of litter or entanglement, leading to injuries or death