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Unit A: Biological Diversity

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Winston Campeau

Researcher - Evolutionary Processes

I use computer simulations and math to research how animals' behavior changes when their environment changes.
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Isha Berry

Epidemiologist

I look for patterns in disease outbreaks and health outcomes in populations across the world.
Pier on one of the Great Lakes

Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

Ilias Hader

Ilias Hader (he/him)

Artificial Intelligence Consultant & Team Leader

I help companies take advantage of AI technologies and I manage a team to build an automated food production system for long space missions. 
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Diversity of Canada’s Marine Coastal Habitats

Learn about the plants and animals in Canada’s marine coastal habitats, and what you can do to protect them.

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Ashley Noseworthy

CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental

I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.
Red jellyfish

Life in the Deep Sea

Learn about the unique creatures that live in deep sea ecosystems.

Tomatoes of different shapes, sizes and colours

Tomato Taxonomy

A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.

Jed Christianson

Jed Christianson

Canola Seed Development Specialist

Jed works with a global team to develop new varieties of canola for farmers to grow as their crop.
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Genomics Resources

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to genomics.

Timothy Burkhart

Query a Career Profile

Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.

Yellow fever virus

Where Did Viruses Come From?

Viruses are not living things - so where did they come from? Scientists have proposed three different hypotheses.

Bob Hanner

Bob Hanner

Professor

Bob Hanner is a Professor for the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario & Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph.
Bee on flower covered in pollen

Pollinators are Important!

Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.

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Madiha Khan

Patent Examiner

Madiha Khan is a Patent Examiner at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.