A Swiss IT specialist from Zurich adopted an unusual habit for commuting to work: swimming through the city's canals. This daily routine led him to discover and clean Zurich's urban canals on a regular basis.
The practice revealed what the article describes as "a surprisingly rich small urban ecosystem" beneath the city of Zurich, suggesting that the canal waters harbor hidden biodiversity that normally goes unnoticed by residents.
The IT specialist did not limit himself to using the canals as a transportation route. By swimming through these waters regularly, he also dedicated himself to cleaning them, contributing to the improvement of the environmental conditions of these urban waterways.
This case illustrates how an individual and innovative action can have an impact on both personal life and the urban environment, transforming a simple daily commute into a significant contribution to the community and the local ecosystem.
