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Evolution in real-time — the case of threespine stickleback fish in Stanley Park, British Columbia
Evolution in real-time — the case of threespine stickleback fish in Stanley Park, British Columbia
We often think of evolution as something that requires many human lifetimes to occur, and it is therefore difficult to find examples of…
Canadian Science Publishing
Apr 18
Study confirms low risk of dietary exposure to potential toxic elements from Ghana grown rice
Study confirms low risk of dietary exposure to potential toxic elements from Ghana grown rice
Although an important staple for more than half of the world’s population, rice cultivation on contaminated soils and/or irrigation with…
Canadian Science Publishing
Apr 16
Experiencing long-term ecological research projects as a graduate student: benefits and challenges
Experiencing long-term ecological research projects as a graduate student: benefits and challenges
Long-term monitoring of plant and animal populations in natural systems following similar protocols year after year, decade after decade…
Canadian Science Publishing
Mar 28
A clear definition of habitat sensitivity to support environmental management
A clear definition of habitat sensitivity to support environmental management
A common feature of many environmental laws and policies is the idea that highly sensitive habitats should be treated differently than less…
Canadian Science Publishing
Mar 7
Legacy of gold mining: persistent sediment toxicity in Nova Scotia lakes
Legacy of gold mining: persistent sediment toxicity in Nova Scotia lakes
Historical gold mining operations in Nova Scotia, Canada have left toxic tailings near abandoned mines in remote and urban areas.
Canadian Science Publishing
Feb 29
Community scientists support grizzly bear conservation: an Alberta case study
Community scientists support grizzly bear conservation: an Alberta case study
Grizzly bears are an iconic species representing the beauty of the wilderness, but also pose significant safety and economic risks to…
Canadian Science Publishing
Feb 8
Navigating the tricky waters of fish consumption advisories in the Upper St. Lawrence River
Navigating the tricky waters of fish consumption advisories in the Upper St. Lawrence River
Fishing in the St Lawrence River is a practice undertaken by thousands of anglers each year and deeply tied to the lifeways of Indigenous…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jan 25
New perspectives on interference in science from environmental researchers in Canada
New perspectives on interference in science from environmental researchers in Canada
Interference in science — also commonly referred to as “muzzling” — was a well-documented concern during the Conservative-Harper era of…
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 30, 2023
Lack of Adherence to Best Practices in Canadian Clinical Trials: Improving the Implementation Gap
Lack of Adherence to Best Practices in Canadian Clinical Trials: Improving the Implementation Gap
Evidence-based medicine minimizes harmful practices and standardizes patient care.
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 23, 2023
Assessing overall lake health across Canada to identify sites for restoration and conservation
Assessing overall lake health across Canada to identify sites for restoration and conservation
Canadians love to swim, fish, and navigate in and on the countless lakes across the country. But Canadian lakes are under a considerable…
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 16, 2023
Adapting to Climate Change: Implications for Atlantic Halibut Fisheries in Canada
Adapting to Climate Change: Implications for Atlantic Halibut Fisheries in Canada
As the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems continues to grow, adapting to these changes will be crucial for the management of…
Canadian Science Publishing
Nov 9, 2023
Involving Family Members as Care Partners for Residents of Long- Term Care Homes
Involving Family Members as Care Partners for Residents of Long- Term Care Homes
Many residents of long-term care (LTC) homes (nursing homes) are socially isolated or lonely.
Canadian Science Publishing
Oct 26, 2023
Community science to the rescue: Capturing water quality data during the COVID-19 pandemic
Community science to the rescue: Capturing water quality data during the COVID-19 pandemic
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of human life. When laboratories in Ontario closed, scientists could not collect and…
Canadian Science Publishing
Oct 12, 2023
Understanding the diverse impacts of invasive species on species at risk in British Columbia
Understanding the diverse impacts of invasive species on species at risk in British Columbia
Invasive species are the second leading cause of both biodiversity loss and species extinctions on a global scale.
Canadian Science Publishing
Oct 5, 2023
Marine debris problems and solutions for island communities: Perspectives from Alaska
Marine debris problems and solutions for island communities: Perspectives from Alaska
In recent decades, public concern over the impacts of marine plastic pollution has increased dramatically.
Canadian Science Publishing
Sep 22, 2023
Simulation-based method for emergency evacuation induced by a gas leak
Simulation-based method for emergency evacuation induced by a gas leak
A simulation-based optimization method for emergency evacuation induced by gas pipeline leakage risk was proposed in this paper.
Canadian Science Publishing
Sep 14, 2023
Existing marine parks may not protect marine species persistence in a rapidly warming climate
Existing marine parks may not protect marine species persistence in a rapidly warming climate
Human induced climate warming due to the burning of fossil fuels is rapidly affecting ocean conditions and habitats.
Canadian Science Publishing
Sep 5, 2023
Model ensemble emphasizes marine conservation challenges in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean with…
Model ensemble emphasizes marine conservation challenges in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean with…
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Marine Reserves, such as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) are heralded as key…
Canadian Science Publishing
Aug 22, 2023
Performance of Canadian Institutes of Health Research Peer Reviewers When Assessing Grant…
Performance of Canadian Institutes of Health Research Peer Reviewers When Assessing Grant…
Grant funding agencies around the world, who fund billions of dollars of research annually, aim to deliver the best quality peer review…
Canadian Science Publishing
Aug 8, 2023
Boil water advisories and climate change in Canada
Boil water advisories and climate change in Canada
Climate change has already resulted in changes to many natural processes relevant to drinking water including changes in precipitation and…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 31, 2023
Using hair samples and photos to study polar bears with Cree communities in the Eeyou Marine Region…
Using hair samples and photos to study polar bears with Cree communities in the Eeyou Marine Region…
In 2020, a group of Cree land stewards, wildlife biologists and researchers came together to study polar bear ecology in James Bay, the…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 27, 2023
Can fisheries and other aquatic foods be “regenerative”?
Can fisheries and other aquatic foods be “regenerative”?
The concept of regeneration is taking the world by storm, showing up in conversations about food and agriculture, architecture, even…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 24, 2023
Proposed CAD system using image processing and deep learning techniques for detecting malaria
Proposed CAD system using image processing and deep learning techniques for detecting malaria
Malaria is a disease transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes that can be deadly, especially in regions with limited health facilities…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 17, 2023
Integrating freshwater mussel and watershed health monitoring data could enhance watershed…
Integrating freshwater mussel and watershed health monitoring data could enhance watershed…
Freshwater mussels are central to the health of river ecosystems because they provide many benefits such filtering water, recycling…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 13, 2023
Fisheries science and management to account for shifting baselines in dynamic ecosystems
Fisheries science and management to account for shifting baselines in dynamic ecosystems
Newfoundland’s northern cod was once thought to be an inexhaustible resource. Much of Newfoundland’s history and culture is associated with…
Canadian Science Publishing
Jul 10, 2023
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