Aquatic Ecosystems

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White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia

Introduction to Rivers & Streams

Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.
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Introduction to Rivers & Streams
Boat on a lake at sunset

Humans and Freshwater Ecosystems

Learn about how people impact the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.
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Humans and Freshwater Ecosystems
Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.
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Introduction to Lakes & Ponds
Amy Negrijn on boat

Amy Negrijn

Education Pathway
College/Technical
Job Title
Compliance and Certification Coordinator
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Amy Negrijn
Boat in harbour

Peter Warris

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Director of Projects and Industry Liaison
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Peter Warris
Edith Tobe à un site restauré

Edith Tobe

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College/Technical
University
Job Title
Executive Director
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Edith Tobe
Julia Matheson Technicienne en recherche, Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS)

Julia Matheson

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Bermuda Atlantic Time Series (BATS) Research Technician
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Julia Matheson

Melony Catana

Melony Catana

Education Pathway
College/Technical
Job Title
Environmental Technologist & CEO
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Melony Catana
Picking up litter

Environment Videos

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Environment Videos
various marine microorganisms as they appear under a microscope

Marine Microbiology: Meet the Microbes of the Sea!

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!
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Marine Microbiology: Meet the Microbes of the Sea!
Plastic drinking straws

We Use a Lot of Plastic

What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?
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We Use a Lot of Plastic
Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!
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Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?
Lucy Erickson | Science Communications Manager, Marine Stewardship Council/MSC

Lucy Erickson

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Science Communications Manager
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Lucy Erickson