Big Idea: The distribution of water has a major influence on weather and climate.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?

How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?

8 images of some invertebrate animals such as sea anemones, coral and jellyfish that live in a marine environment

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds

14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!