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Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems

Benjamin Pauquet

Benjamin Pauquet (he/him)

Mechanical and Materials Engineer

I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles.
Female electronics engineer runs tests on laptop

Exploring Careers in STEM Grade 8

Students will expand their knowledge of STEM career types related to a topic they are studying in science.

Ice on the Arctic Ocean

All About The Arctic: Resources

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

Mahesh Rachamalla in his lab wearing white lab coat

Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
Kaitlin Guitard working on site of an aquaculture setting.

Kaitlin Guitard

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
Melanie Nadeau headshot

Melanie Nadeau

Chief Executive Officer

I lead the vision and strategy for the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE).
Mike Bryan on walkway over fish tank

Mike Bryan (he/him)

Hatchery Technician

I work at a fish hatchery in the aquaculture industry.
Pamela Power photo taken outside in winter with trees in background

Pamela Power (she/her)

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
Benjamin Pauquet designing a part for the lunar lander on his computer

Benjamin Pauquet (video)

Mechanical and Materials Engineer

I design parts for off-road and off-planet vehicles.
Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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

Chris Derksen en train de faire ses recherches sur le terrain en Arctique.

Chris Derksen (he/his)

Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
Shari Forbes à l'extérieur du centre de décomposition humaine

Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)

Forensic Scientist

I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
Waves and rocks

The World of Ocean Currents

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

Sea ice

Ice on Earth - The Cryosphere

Learn about the cryosphere and how it is being impacted by climate change.

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!