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Hydrosphere

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.
Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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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)

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

The World of Ocean Currents

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

Underwater scene with reef

Ocean Zones

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Learn about the pelagic and benthic zones of oceans.

Aquifer with tap

Groundwater Sustainability: Protecting our Hidden Treasure

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Learn about groundwater and why we should protect it.

White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia

Introduction to Rivers & Streams

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Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.

Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

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Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.

Nicole Brisson à un site minier

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?

What causes ocean currents?

Hands-on Activities

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