Micro-algae transform carbon dioxide (CO2) and nutrients dissolved in the ocean into organic matter and oxygen. This process, photosynthesis, uses sunlight energy. These primary producers then become an energy source for a vital link in the marine food chain, that being herbivorous zooplankton.
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Scientists took up the challenge of “les 24 heures de Science”
Once again, the Takuvik Joint International Laboratory rose to the challenge of the recent 24 heures de Science. With the participation of Québec-Océan, researchers and students volunteered for this event, sharing their knowledge with the primary and secondary school students.
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Documentary film: Arctic Bloom
The Green Edge Project team is working on a documentary movie entitled Arctic Bloom, developed by the creative professionals of Parafilms. This film will document the Green Edge 2015 & 2016 ice camps near Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunuvut as well as the 2016 oceanographic campaign abord the CCGS Amundsen.