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Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems

Ship in Arctic waters

Reaching the Arctic

STEM Explained

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

various marine microorganisms as they appear under a microscope

Marine Microbiology: Meet the Microbes of the Sea!

STEM Explained

The ocean is full of very small but very useful creatures called microbes. Without them, none of the sea plants or animals you’ve seen would exist!

Jellyfish

Invertebrates: Marine

Picture Collections

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

How can I write secret messages?

How can I write secret messages?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how you can write and reveal secret messages in this hands-on chemistry activity.

How does rain become acidic?

How does rain become acidic?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.

Clown Fish

Fish: Saltwater

Picture Collections

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

Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum

STEM Explained

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

Will Booth | General Manager, Regional Hose & Hydraulics

Will Booth

Career Profiles

General Manager

Will Booth is the General Manager for Regional Hose & Hydraulics.
Shane Monaghan | Responsable de ligne de produits

Shane Monaghan

Career Profiles

Product Line Manager

Shane Monaghan is a Product Line Manager for Gates Corporation.
TREVOR ROOTE | MECHANICAL MAINTAINER

Trevor Roote (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Maintainer

Trevor Roote is a Mechanical Maintainer, located in Ontario.
Murray Clayton | Forensic Anthropologist

Murray Clayton

Career Profiles

Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator

Murray Clayton is a Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator for the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Andrew Newman | Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman is a mechanical tree harvester in Ontario.
Kona Williams | Pathologiste judiciaire

Kona Williams

Career Profiles

Forensic Pathologist

Kona Williams is a Forensic Pathologist for Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Katharine Scotton |  Experte-conseil en environnement, PGL Environmental Consultants

Katharine Scotton

Career Profiles

Environmental Consultant

Katharine Scotton is an Environmental Consultant for PGL Environmental Consultants.
Meredith Ann Epp | Gestionnaire des communications et du marketing

Meredith Ann Epp

Career Profiles

Communications and Marketing Manager

Meredith Ann Epp is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council Oceania.