Just how safe are St. Lawrence River fish to eat?
Consumption advisories varied greatly between Ontario, Quebec, New York, and the First Nations communities along the St. Lawrence River.
Microplastics’ effects on perch studied
University of Wisconsin (UW) researchers recently examined the impact of microplastics in fish, specifically, yellow perch.
Highway 69 elk collisions studied
A study reports that since the highway became four lanes in 2012, vehicle-elk collisions near Greater Sudbury have more than doubled.
Study shows fear affects wildlife
A Western University study discovered that fear of predators can reduce wildlife populations by as much as 50% within a five-year period.
New study on mercury contamination in fish
New research finds methylmercury-contaminated fish recover quickly once the mercury source is eliminated.
Research shows fish can be hooked on drugs
According to research, brown trout can become addicted to low levels of methamphetamine occurring in their surroundings.
Hunter help needed for West Nile virus study
A study to determine the extent of West Nile Virus (WNV) exposure in wild turkeys and ruffed grouse is entering its second year.
$18.9 billion spent on fishing, hunting, trapping, sport shooting
Canadians spent an estimated $18.9 billion on fishing, hunting, trapping, and sport shooting in 2018, according to a new study commissioned by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA), with support from 30 other groups.
CanSeq150: Genetically mapping Canada’s wildlife
Researchers in the CanSeq150 project are hoping to sequence the genomes of 150 of Canada’s most significant species to commemorate Canada’s 150th.