In Part I of this blog series, we celebrated the innovative research presented at the Marine Fisheries session of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences (SCAS) conference and met four researchers who are driving Canadian…
Marine fisheries in Canada have a long and storied history. The importance of marine fisheries in what are now considered Canadian waters resulted in many of the most…
Scientific societies unite themed communities of researchers and professionals. These societies often host conferences (including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats), which provide a critical platform for idea…
Jellyfish, comb jellies, salps, and…
Rescuing Lakes from Road Salt: A Conversation with 2025 Frank Rigler Award Winner Dr. Shelley Arnott
It’s not a good time to be a lake. Pollution from road salt, mining, and agriculture are reshaping ecosystems with cascading effects that ripple through food webs. Wetlands,…
You can tell a lot about a scientist by how they answer a phone call. When we first connect with Dr. Trevor Pitcher, he’s in his car, excitedly offering…
Imagine trying to fix a watch while it’s ticking. That’s the challenge aquatic scientists face when working to understand and protect ecosystems constantly in motion, impacted by environmental…
Foraging humpback whales are known for incredible above-water theatrics and long sub-surface dives. But how do we know exactly what they’re eating when…
Water temperature might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of conservation, but for Dan Struthers and his team at Banff National Park,…
From locations of spawning sites to species distribution models, the data and code used by fisheries and aquatic scientists are vast. But access to the data and code…