IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) an exceptional natural laboratory comprised of 58 small lakes and their
watersheds set aside for scientific research. Located in a remote region of northwestern Ontario, Canada, it is one of the only places in the world where it is possible to conduct experiments on whole ecosystems. By manipulating these small lakes, scientists are able to examine how all aspects
of the ecosystem—from the atmosphere to fish populations—respond. Findings of real-world experiments are often much more accurate than those from research conducted at smaller scales, such as in laboratories.
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