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Strand B: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change

Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

Career Profiles

Environmental Coordinator

As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.
Red jellyfish

Life in the Deep Sea

Backgrounders

Learn about the unique creatures that live in deep sea ecosystems.

Coral reef

Coral Ecosystems

Backgrounders

Learn about coral ecosystems and why they are important as well as what you can do to help keep them healthy.

Luc Houle à la maison

Luc Houle (he/him)

Career Profiles

Founder of Johnny Footwear

I create, manufacture and market biodegradable sneakers that grow into trees.
Kirstyn Nygren à la salmoniculture

Kirstyn Nygren

Environmental Specialist

I am part of a team that monitors the water quality around our salmon farms.
Michelle Franze dans un petit avion.

Michelle Franze (she/her)

Career Profiles

Manager of Communications, Partnerships and Community Relations

I provide internal and external communications for the BC Salmon Farmers Association.
Jordan Frizzley tenant un gros saumon

Jordan Joseph Frizzley (he/him)

Salmon Brood-site Technician

My job is producing the next generation of salmon for aquaculture.
Magali Houde

Magali Houde (she/her)

Career Profiles

Research Scientist

I lead projects that look at the impacts of pollution on aquatic environments.
Saskatchewan River Delta, Manitoba

What is a Fractal?

Backgrounders

Learn about fractals and try making some yourself!

Fish farm in Norway

Should we farm fish and seafood?

Lessons

In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

Bill Butler

Bill Butler

Business Owner

My company installs oil filtration systems on all types of diesel engines.
Frances Edmonds

Frances Edmonds

Career Profiles

Head of Sustainable Impact

Frances works with customers and governments to show them how to buy technology with sustainability in mind.
S. Karly Kehoe

S. Karly Kehoe

Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Communities

Karly is a university professor who uses history to study how the past affects community development and sustainable development today.
Tomatoes of different shapes, sizes and colours

Tomato Taxonomy

Backgrounders

A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.

Cuvier's beaked whales

Are Whales Beaching Themselves Stressed By Sonar?

STEM Explained

Read about why sonar could be causing some whales to beach themselves.