Bioindicator

Bioindicators are living things that we can use to learn about the environment we live in. Just like a canary in a coal mine can give us a warning that the air is becoming dangerous to breathe, bioindicators can show us if there are problems with the air, water, or soil that living things need to survive. These bioindicators can be plants, animals, or other organisms that we can study to see how their health is affected by pollution or other factors in their environment. By studying bioindicators, we can learn how to protect and conserve the environment, so that it stays healthy for all living things.