Aquatic
Web Resources

Biobasics-The Science and the Issues

Discusses the methods and procedures that are used to cleanup spills and pollution (such as water pollution).
http://www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/View.asp?x=741

Cool Zone-Underwater World

This website distinguishes species into Groundfish, Pelagics, Invertebrates, Diadromous, Marine Mammals, Freshwater, Aquatic Topics.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/zone/under-sous_e.htm

Earthforce

Global River Environmental Education Network, green news, about green, hands-on centre, glossary and catalogue. Outlines process for water quality texts and resources.
http://www.earthforce.org/

Great Lakes Environment

Includes links on human health, sediments, an ecopage, lakes, pollution prevention, and visualizing the lakes. Also includes ecological protection and restoration links.
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/

Great Lakes Information Network

Provides resources for teachers and students. Discusses the environmental and economical issues surrounding the Great Lakes. Also includes the history of water pollution in the great lakes and information about the effects of pollution. Also discusses water quality legislation.
http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/

The Council of Canadians

Highlights many of the current issues surrounding water (human rights, trade agreements, etc.) in Canada and internationally.
http://www.canadians.org/water/index.html

Wetkit

Includes a searchable database for finding tools to work with wetlands in Canada. You may search by themes, keyword or by wizard which is a 3 step process to find the wetland tool that works best for you.
http://www.wetkit.net/modules/1/

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