The first half of the course covers the issues of long-range contaminants in northern eco-systems; what they are, where they come from, how they get there, the latest research results on levels and trends, and what it all means for northern fisheries and wildlife. The second half covers a range of issues affecting the health of northern fish and wildlife including climate change, contaminants from mining, selected fish and wildlife diseases, environmental monitoring and other topics. The course will join together both traditional knowledge and science.