During the formation of sea ice, small spaces remain between the ice crystals and are filled with a salty liquid, known as brines.
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Scientists let kids manipulate their toys
On June 7, 2016, the GreenEdge team has organized many activities to showcase and explain the project, and to let kids sample and manipulate the scientific toys that they use daily. What a better way to learn than go and see for yourself?
Home made growth chambers on the deck of the boat
During the Green Edge cruise aboard the Canadian ice-breaker, much of our work is to keep phytoplankton alive out of their natural environment. We also aim to isolate them to get clonal cultures.
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