Chapter 836

After a short rest, Professor Cardwell decided to lead the team to a soft muddy area, which was a possible research point they identified through satellite images.

This location is an unexplored wetland, which may contain more unknown species of organisms, and it is even possible to find birds and small mammals that have not been found in the George Crater.

The wet muddy area greeted the expedition team. The ground was soft and watery, and every sinking in the footsteps brought a rustling sound.

The fragrance of the soil and the unique smell of humus filled the air, surrounded by dense green vegetation. The leaves of the plants were large and thick, and the dew on them was glittering.

The team members put on waterproof shoe covers and carefully avoided the more muddy areas.

Under the command of Professor Cardwell, they moved along a naturally formed trail.

Although the ground was slippery, everyone remained highly alert, fearing that they would miss any corner where creatures might be hidden. Many team members even turned on flashlights just to better observe the small creatures that might be hidden here.

The trees in this wetland area are lower and the branches and leaves are denser, making it difficult for light to penetrate this thick green curtain and reach the ground. From time to time, you can see a few beams of sunlight slanting down from the gaps between the treetops, illuminating a small area on the ground, and the soil appears rich golden brown under such light.

When entering the deeper wetland area, everyone noticed some strange aquatic plants floating on the water. Their leaves are broad and covered with a thin layer of wax on the surface, which helps them float steadily on the water. In some shallow water areas, toads and small aquatic insects can be seen shuttling in the water, raising layers of tiny ripples.

As the team went deeper, Professor Cardwell pointed to an open area in front, and the scenery of lakes and mountains came into view--

"Let's go here." Professor Cardwell said.

The water here is large, forming a natural small lake. The lake water is clear and the lakeside is full of various reeds and water flowers.

As soon as Professor Cardwell finished speaking, the team members took out their tools and prepared to start a series of water quality and biological sample collection. Professor Cardwell was not idle either, helping on the side.

Each member had already made clear their tasks before departure, so although they were busy, they were not very busy.

Rosalin took out her soil sampling tool and began to dig in the soft mud by the lake, carefully putting soil samples of different depths into clearly marked plastic bags. Her movements were precise and meticulous, ensuring that each sample accurately reflected the soil characteristics of this wetland.

Jason focused on water quality analysis. He used a portable pH and conductivity tester to test the acidity and ionic strength of the lake water. In addition, he also prepared several transparent water sample bottles, collected lake water from different locations and depths, marked it and put it in a special sampling bag, so as to facilitate more detailed chemical composition analysis after returning to the university.

On the other hand, Emilia, a biologist in the team, carried a set of microscopes and simple biological collection tools. She and her assistants were carefully capturing and classifying insects and aquatic microorganisms by the lake. She used a long and thin net to gently paddle across the water surface. Every time she caught some small creatures, she carefully transferred them to the aquarium, and then observed and recorded the morphological characteristics of these creatures under a microscope.

During the entire sampling process, Professor Cardwell and several other researchers conducted surveys around the lake. They checked the vegetation types around the lake, recorded different plant species, and determined how these vegetation interacted with the wetland ecosystem. Professor Cardwell also paid special attention to some bird nests. He used a telescope to observe carefully and record the activity patterns of birds that may be newly discovered species.

As the sunset gradually sank over the mountain, the sky was dyed with a light golden red, and the entire lake reflected the beautiful sunset. The team members completed their sampling tasks one by one, began to pack up their equipment, and prepared to return to the camp.

At the same time, in central Europe.

A few days ago, after Harry and his party enjoyed the lavender sea in Provence, they set off and continued to travel around Europe along the previously planned route.

After visiting France, he did not go directly to Germany, but went directly to Spain from France, and then prepared to take a boat to visit Italy and Greece.

After arriving in Spain, Harry and his party first went to the famous Barcelona.

Barcelona is the heart of Spain and a vibrant city.

The architectural style here mostly tends to be Gothic. Even wizards like Harry and others felt a little trance when walking on the streets and alleys -

as if they were back in Hogsmeade.

Of course, this place is much larger and more lively than Hogsmeade.

Because it is summer vacation now, there are many tourists from all over the world on the streets of Barcelona.

Some tourists wear light shorts and T-shirts, wear sun hats or colorful headscarves, hold maps and cameras, and stop from time to time to carefully check or take pictures of the street scene.

Some tourists pay more attention to fashion sense, choose to wear exquisite dresses or neat shirts and pants, wear comfortable but elegant sandals, carry handbags or backpacks with strong sense of design, and in their spare time, they... well... mainly they may choose to enjoy a cup of coffee elegantly in a street cafe and observe the people passing by comfortably——

It's a bit like the little fairy who traveled on a budget before Tierra crossed over.

There are also some young travelers who dress more casually and like to incorporate personalized elements into their clothes, such as hats with changing patterns, interesting brooches or personalized pattern T-shirts. They usually travel in small groups.

Of course, there are also tourists wearing professional outdoor equipment. They are equipped with professional hiking shoes and multi-functional backpacks. They are obviously just using Barcelona as a transit station to hike up the Pyrenees, or tourists who have just come down from the Pyrenees.

The Pyrenees is a spectacular, huge mountain range that spans the border between France and Spain. It is also the natural dividing line between the two countries.

The Pyrenees is famous for its cliffs, deep valleys and numerous hiking trails.

However, no matter how many tourists there are, no matter how different their clothes are, their clothes are mainly light and cool.

Therefore, no tourist dresses like the Weasley family——