Scientific edition, translation, communication
Édition, traduction et communication scientifique
Aquatic ecosystems research
Recherche sur les écosystèmes aquatiques
Services (English)
The paleolimnological approach, which consists in the analysis of the biogeochemical content of lake sediment archives, constitues an asset in any aquatic environmental assessment. It is useful not only to improve understanding of lake dynamics, but can define reference conditions that will guide restoration targets, and provide quantitative reconstructions of long-term environmental changes. Paleolimnology can be applied to a wide array of questions, including the evaluation of human impacts, pollution and climate change on aquatic systems. Diatoms (microscopic algae) and chironomid larva (diptera; non-biting midges) can also be used for biological monitoring of the environment and water quality, for example, following restoration. The expert services described below are offered to universities (academic researchers), governemental and non-governmental agencies, individuals and associations (such as lake owners) and the private sector. They are intened to contribute to a better understanding of freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
Translation and copy edition of scientific texts in the field of environmental sciences is also available, as well as the preparation and presentation of didactic material on subjects related to environmental change.
Please contact me directly for an evaluation of the costs of your project.
Biological analyses
Characterization of diatom and chironomid community composition in sediment or fresh samples from lakes, ponds, wetlands and coastal environments.
The analyses include:
- preparation of permanent microscope slides,
- identification and enumeration,
- graphical representation of the results,
- summary report on the findings.
For publication purposes, more in-depth analysis of the results, along with photo documentation and statistical analyses are also available.
Field study design
Consultancy on best practices for long-term evaluation of aquatic environments (paleolimnological approach).
The study of lake sediment archives can offer a wealth of information about past dynamics in an aquatic system and its surroundings. Information gleaned from biological, physical and geochemical indicators preserved in the sediment is helpful to assess the current condition of the environment relative to past states. This long-term perspective is nececssary to guide sustainable management, conservation and restoration strategies.
Scientific communication
Translation of scientific texts (articles, book chapters, courses, presentations, abstracts, etc) between English and French (either way)
Language revision (proofreading) for non-native English speakers is also avaliable, as is copy editing for a specific journal.
Production of didactic material (posters, slides), presentations and short courses on subjects related to environmental change is offered for a variety of audiences, either academic (from school-aged children to university students) or general.