Using Mussels to Monitor the Environment
STEM Explained
Mussels are a kind of invertebrate that filter food out of the water they live in. This makes them a great tool for monitoring environmental water quality and tracking bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs.
Adam Tofani
Career Profiles
Offshore Completions Engineer
Krysten Rutherford
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PhD Candidate, Oceanography
Christine Martinello
Assistant Curator of Canadian Waters and Propagation
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sheridan Thompson (she/her/they/them)
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Doctoral Candidate
Carl Dixon
Career Profiles
Naval Communicator
Danika Strecko (Video)
Manager of Ocean Literacy
Danika Strecko
Manager of Ocean Literacy
The Processes that Shape Landforms
STEM Explained
Canada has some amazing landforms. Learn how weathering, erosion and deposition shape landforms.
Where Do Hurricanes Come From?
STEM Explained
Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!
Why is rain not salty?
Hands-on Activities
Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.
What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
STEM Explained
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?
Hands-on Activities
Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?
What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.