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The effects of climate change on the growth and spawning phenology of fishes in aquatic boreal environments
(2022)
Global climate change is occurring and observed warming patterns have had significant
impacts on aquatic environments as trends in water temperature are closely related to trends in
air temperature. In ectothermic organisms ...
Utilization of hydrodynamic modeling in predicting water quality and Brook Trout habitat: reclamation of a mine impacted Boreal Shield Lake
(2020)
Mining operations in Ontario are subject to regulatory limits on effluent release into
surrounding waterbodies designed to preserve aquatic life. However, said guidelines may not
always be enough to prevent damage to the ...
The effect of cottage development on aquatic macroinvertebrate communities and water quality in central Ontario lakes
(2023)
In Canada, over 3 million freshwater lakes provide a wide range of ecological, financial,
aesthetic, and public health services for their citizens, communities, and tourists. This is
especially true for regions like ...
Effects of macrophyte cutting on a whole lake ecosystem
(2023)
Macrophytes are of significant importance to aquatic ecosystems, generating
primary production in nearshore environments and providing physical structure and
habitat for organisms in the littoral zone of lakes. Macrophyte ...
Are the fish safe to eat? An examination of Lake Nipigon fish consumption guidelines through the perspective of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
(2024)
Mercury (Hg) is a contaminant of concern when consuming fish from freshwater lakes. It
is known to persist in high concentrations in piscivorous fishes such as Walleye which are
commonly consumed by people. The people ...
Understanding drivers and correlates of fish productivity: Finding optimal indicators in freshwater fishes
(2024)
Canadian freshwater commercial and recreational fisheries contribute $8.8 billion
in revenue to the economy annually and are a significant subsistence food source for
Indigenous communities. Fish production is recognized ...