Michel Leger (he/him/they)
Career Profiles
Hydrographer
I use sound and light to measure, describe and map the ocean floor.
![Frothing water](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2022-03/Water-Main.jpg?itok=NLYemVVc)
Earth Month: Water
Backgrounders
Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.
Chris Derksen (he/his)
Career Profiles
Climate Scientist
I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
![Waves and rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-12/rock-and-water-picture.jpg?itok=Ad5gZOoY)
The World of Ocean Currents
Backgrounders
Learn about oceans and ocean currents and how they are being impacted by climate change.
![Underwater scene with reef](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-11/underwater-scene-tropical-seabed-with-reef.jpg?itok=xJ8_tLbY)
Ocean Zones
Backgrounders
Learn about the pelagic and benthic zones of oceans.
![Aquifer with tap](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-03/aquifer_with_tap.png?itok=mBLtRskW)
Groundwater Sustainability: Protecting our Hidden Treasure
Backgrounders
Learn about groundwater and why we should protect it.
![White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/white-water-rafting-on-the-fraser-river.jpg?itok=ou_sM1-M)
Introduction to Rivers & Streams
Backgrounders
Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.
![Pond in a valley](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/pond_in_valley.jpg?itok=uvEUQ15w)
Introduction to Lakes & Ponds
Backgrounders
Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.
![Nicole Brisson à un site minier](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2020-06/Nicole%20Brisson3.jpg?itok=zGzXFoCd)
Nicole Brisson
Career Profiles
Water and Tailings Engineer
Nicole Brisson is a Water and Tailings Engineer for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
![What causes ocean currents?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/what-causes-ocean-currents.jpg)
What causes ocean currents?
Hands-on Activities
Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.