Understanding Stratospheric Ozone

Learn about the stratospheric ozone layer, ozone depletion, and UV radiation. Quiz your knowledge of stratospheric ozone. Find out about current scientific research in the polar regions, across Canada and in space!

 Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions

The Canadian Stratospheric Ozone Primer

Understanding the Ozone Layer

Stratospheric Ozone Action: An Historical Overview

The Ozone Layer Fact Sheet and 2000 Quiz

1999 Ozone Quiz

 Stratospheric Ozone Science

Ozone Balloon Research

Ozone Depletion and Climate Change: Understanding the Linkages (pdf 3.14MB)

Ozone Science: A Canadian Perspective on the Changing Ozone Layer

National Environmental Indicator Series

 Arctic Ozone

Arctic Ozone: The Sensitivity of the Ozone Layer to Chemical Depletion and Climate Change

Arctic Stratospheric Ozone Observatory, Eureka, N.W.T

British Antarctic Survey

Ozone and UV Monitoring Programs

 Health and Environmental Effects

Fact Sheet: The Health Impacts of Living with UV Radiation

UV and You: Living with Ultraviolet

The UV Index, Weather and You!

Canadian Daily UV Index Forecast