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Earth Science

Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV)

Human Exploration of the Deep Ocean

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Learn about how humans explore the deep ocean and what they have learned.

The three RADARSAT Constellation Mission spacecraft

7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

3D rendering of the offshore oceanographic science vessel

Canada’s Next Generation Oceanographic Science Research Ship

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Learn about Canada’s newest Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel.

Ashley Noseworthy avec l'océan derrière elle

Ashley Noseworthy

Career Profiles

CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental

I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.
Edwin Makkinga

Edwin Makkinga

Career Profiles

Manager, Climate Policy

In my job I consider the risks and opportunities from climate-related public policy and how Enbridge can be part of the solution to the climate crisis.
Sea ice

Ice on Earth - The Cryosphere

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Learn about the cryosphere and how it is being impacted by 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

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

Coral reef

Coral Ecosystems

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

Satellites orbiting Earth

Introduction to Satellites

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Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

Underwater scene with reef

Ocean Zones

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Learn about the pelagic and benthic zones of oceans.

Saskatchewan River Delta, Manitoba

What is a Fractal?

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Learn about fractals and try making some yourself!

Red soil on the surface of Mars

Soil on Mars

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Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.

Soil and plant in hands

Experiment with plants!

STEM Explained

List of hand-on activities connected to plants

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.