Nova Scotia Buzz
The Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change along with other organizations are making a plea on social media. They’re asking people to stop putting dish soap into our waterways. Specifically they mention at the base of waterfalls to form bubbles.
If you thought eating Tide Pods was the latest craze, you might have missed this one. The Department says although the bubbles look great on social media, it’s toxic to fish and other aquatic life.
The organization Nova Scotia Species at Risk has posted to Facebook saying they’ve seen the results of the social media stunts and it has resulted in dead aquatic life.
We’ve had reports that some people have been pouring dish soap into natural watercourses, like pools at the base of…
Posted by Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change on Thursday, August 26, 2021
Nova Scotia Species at Risk says detergents including those marked biodegradable, including Dawn destroy a fish’s outer mucus layer which protects them from infection.
The Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change says fish and their eggs die even when small amounts of dish soap are poured into the water.
In recent summers a new twist on an old pastime has gained in popularity. Some fun-seeking swimmers have taken to…
Posted by Nova Scotia Species at Risk on Monday, August 9, 2021
Let’s end this trend. If you were thinking of diving into the base of a waterfall for a bubble bath, stick to the bathtub.
