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Identification of the Carrier of Magnetization in a Basalt Core from Bermuda
(1987-04-15)Peckenham (1981) attempted to use the magnetic properties of a basalt core from Bermuda to help him define the stratigraphy of basalt flows present in the core. The results of his investigation were not helpful. Magnetic ... -
Identification of tools for implementing an ecosystem-based approach to species recovery under the Species at Risk Act
(2020-12)The objective of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) is to protect and recover at-risk species and their habitat. However, limitations have been identified for its implementation with aquatic species. These include taxonomic ... -
Identifying and prioritizing barriers to Atlantic salmon habitat connectivity in Napu’saqnuk (St Mary’s River), Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia, Canada)
(2024-04)Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are an anadromous fish species that migrate from headwaters of their home rivers out to the open ocean and back; this ecologically, economically, and culturally significant species requires ... -
Identifying and Tagging Tree Species for Removal and Revitalization Within the Dalhousie University Ocean Pond
(2018-04)The Ocean Pond is a space on Dalhousie Campus that was developed by faculty and students to create an area that replicated the natural forest ecosystem of Nova Scotia (Clark, 2006). The native ecosystem in Nova Scotia is ... -
Identifying Canadian Freshwater Fishes through DNA Barcodes
(2008-06)Background: DNA barcoding aims to provide an efficient method for species-level identifications using an array of species specific molecular tags derived from the 59 region of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I ... -
Identifying Environmental Concerns of the Dalhousie Community on Studley Campus
(2009-04)The Photovoice concept was developed in the early 1990s by Caroline Wang and Mary Ann Burris. It is a tool that enables the public to voice its opinion on important issues through photos and discussion and uses grassroots ... -
Identifying institutional barriers to marine fisheries development projects in Bangladesh
(2020-12)Marine waters of Bangladesh are amongst the most biologically diverse in the world. With financial and technical support from international organisations, several large-scale projects have been implemented to support the ... -
Identifying potential spatial use conflicts between the commercial fishing industry and offshore wind development in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy planning area
(2023-05-30)Offshore wind (OSW) is beginning to emerge as a major player within the Nova Scotia renewables sector as the province moves to fulfil its commitment of net-zero emissions by 2050. The addition of OSW as a new use in the ... -
Identifying the Desirability & Feasibility of a Passenger Ferry Across the Northwest Arm
(2013-04)Dalhousie University’s population is growing and with this growth comes increased demand for sustainable transportation options. Although, the Dalhousie Green Guide provides sustainable transportation alternatives for ... -
Identifying the economic, environmental, and social impacts of overnight, indoor lighting on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus.
(2018-04)The objective of completing our research project was to comprehend an understanding of the social, environmental, and economic impacts that interior overnight light wastage has on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus. By ... -
Identifying Waste Management Behaviours of Dalhousie University Students Concerning the Reduction of Disposable Cups on Studley Campus
(2020-04)An online survey was advertised throughout Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus asking undergraduate students about their disposable cup usage on campus. From the participating students (n=105) they were divided into ... -
An Impact Assessment of de-icing Salts: Mapping de-icing Salt Movement into Surrounding Soils from Treated Pathways Across Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2023-04)The use of de-icing salts plays a key role in reducing injury and damage from inclement winter weather. However, repeated applications of salt on roads and walkways throughout the winter takes a toll on the neighboring ... -
An Impact Assessment on Shipping in the Canadian Eastern Arctic: A Baffinland Mine Case Study – Phase 2 Project Proposal
(2020-12)Sea ice is melting at an unprecedented rate, improving access to the Arctic and greatly increasing development opportunities such as mining. The Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Phase 2 project proposal aims to expand ... -
Impact of acetone on ozone production and OH in the upper troposphere at high NOx
(2000-05)No abstract available.