Beneath the ice: The hidden life of Canada’s frozen lakes with Andrew Budziak and Andy Bramburger

About this episode

Explorers reveal the hidden life beneath Canada's frozen lakes and discuss climate impacts and citizen science.

In the frigid underwater ecosystems of Canada’s frozen lakes, these explorers are revealing what lies beneath the ice. Plus, climate impacts, citizen science, and what it’s really like to dive below the surface.

People in this episode

Guests: Andrew Budziak, Andy Bramburger

Topics covered

• frozen lakes
• underwater ecosystems
• climate change
• citizen science
• exploration

Keywords

• frozen lakes
• Canada
• underwater ecosystems
• climate impacts
• diving
• citizen science

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Places: Canada

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