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Unit 1: Introduction to Oceanography

Mark Simmonds

Mark Simmonds

Career Profiles

Marine Surveyor

I survey all different types of ships to make sure they are safe to operate.
Michael Leger standing in front of a boat tied to dock.

Michel Leger (he/him/they)

Career Profiles

Hydrographer

I use sound and light to measure, describe and map the ocean floor.
Portrait de Melanie Nadeau

Melanie Nadeau

Career Profiles

Chief Executive Officer

I lead the vision and strategy for the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE).
Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Waves and rocks

The World of Ocean Currents

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Learn about oceans and ocean currents and how they are being impacted by climate change.

Factory smokestacks

Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.

Woman with Canadian flag near the ocean

Monitoring the Ocean with Radar

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Learn about how a special type of radar helps monitor and protect Canada’s oceans.

Anaïs Remili tenant un sac de poissons à étudier.

Anaïs Remili (she/her)

Whale Researcher

I am doing research on pollution in killer whales.
Fishing boat catching fish

How will climate change impact fisheries?

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Learn about how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world.

Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV)

Human Exploration of the Deep Ocean

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Learn about how humans explore the deep ocean and what they have learned.

3D rendering of the offshore oceanographic science vessel

Canada’s Next Generation Oceanographic Science Research Ship

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Learn about Canada’s newest Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel.

Ashley Noseworthy avec l'océan derrière elle

Ashley Noseworthy

Career Profiles

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

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

Coral reef

Coral Ecosystems

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Learn about coral ecosystems and why they are important as well as what you can do to help keep them healthy.

Underwater scene with reef

Ocean Zones

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Learn about the pelagic and benthic zones of oceans.