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Aquatic habitats, both freshwater and marine, are an essential part of British Columbia’s defining character. Yet many people living here rarely appreciate the true value of the natural wealth at their doorsteps, do not know how to contribute to its well-being, and are unaware of how their activities affect their surrounding lands, streams, rivers, and ocean. … Improved public awareness and action are essential in ensuring that BC’s aquatic ecosystems will be maintained for future generations.
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Zandvliet, D.B., Holmes, M., Starzner, M. (2011). Seaquaria in Schools. In: Yore, L.D., Flier-Keller, E.V.d., Blades, D.W., Pelton, T.W., Zandvliet, D.B. (eds) Pacific CRYSTAL Centre for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Literacy: Lessons Learned. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-506-2_5
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