Browsing Marine Affairs Program, Graduate Projects by Title
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A tale of two standards: A case study of the Fair Trade certified Maluku handline caught tuna (Thunnus albacares) fishery [graduate project].
(2016)Fishery certification programs and ecolabels have emerged as a method for promoting the sustainability of global fisheries. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program is considered the largest, most recognized ... -
Tools for marine debris management: A case study of beaches in South Eleuthera, The Bahamas
(2018-12)There is a paucity of information on the abundance and distribution of marine debris on beaches throughout The Bahamas, making it challenging to inform policy aimed at identifying sources and mitigating local contributions. ... -
Toward sustainable shipping: Minimizing impacts on Inuit traditional harvesting in Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area through integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM)
(2018-12)With the decline in sea-ice cover in the Arctic, shipping is expected to increase in the eastern Canadian Arctic. While sea ice is often perceived as a threat to marine transportation, Inuit rely on the sea ice for travel ... -
Towards adaptive management of mooring systems to reduce the threats of yachting tourism in marine protected areas. [graduate project].
(2016)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are often popular tourism destinations, and therefore, must be managed to accommodate tourism while protecting marine ecosystem health. This project explored the potential for adaptive ... -
Traditional Knowledge in Marine Spatial Planning: Addressing epistemological and practical challenges in the Arctic [graduate project].
(2017)Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a tool for comprehensive, integrated ocean management, used to mitigate anthropogenic impact on the environment and promote co-operation between ocean users. In the Beaufort Sea LOMA, the ... -
The Tragedy of the Independent: Public Policy and Traditional Recruitment in Nova Scotia’s Small Boat Fishery.
(2013-10-03)The industrialization and modernization of the fishery in Atlantic Canada has had a destructive effect on small boat dependent fisheries communities. The neoliberal policies and processes of the current political economy ... -
Transformative change in shellfish food systems: Overcoming barriers to Indigenous Food Sovereignty in coastal BC
(2023-05-30)Abstract Clams and other shellfish are central to many aspects of coastal First Nations communities including food security, health and nutrition, economy and trade, and culture. However, the current shellfish management ... -
Transparency and communication in Norwegian and Nova Scotian salmon aquaculture industries
(2019-12)The Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry has the potential to have a significant contribution to economic development and seafood production – particularly in rural and coastal communities. However, the lack of social ... -
Understanding Indigenous Consultation in MPA Governance: Mi’kmaq and Eastern Shore Islands Case Study
(2020-04)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a well-recognized marine conservation tool to aid in protecting marine biodiversity and associated social, economic and cultural values. However, MPAs also have the ability to limit marine ... -
Understanding the ecological linkages between salt marsh ecosystems and nearshore fisheries
(2020-12)Salt marshes are some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet however they continue to experience severe threats from human activities. These ecosystems have been increasingly recognized for their capacity to ... -
Understanding the impacts of anti-finning regulations on global shark mortality
(2022-07-18)Increasing fishing pressure coupled with regulatory failures impede biological conservation of sharks worldwide, resulting in population declines for many species. Much of the demand for shark products has been fuelled by ... -
Untangling the Problem of Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gear: Evaluating the Benefits of Side Scan Sonar as a Gear Detection Method
(2021-12)Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) has surfaced as a significant conservation issue that continues to compromise the economic, social, and ecological aspects of the marine environment. To alleviate ... -
The use and value of opportunistic sightings for cetacean conservation and management in Canada
(2019-12)Twenty-one marine mammal species are designated under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) in Canada. When species are designated under SARA, management plans, recovery strategies, and action plans are outlined to prevent wildlife ... -
The use of ecosystem service valuation in environmental sensitivity analysis for ship-source oil spill preparedness and response planning in Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia
(2015-03-09)A recent decision was made by the Government of Canada to bring its national ship-source oil spill preparedness and response regime up to world-class standards. This signaled the movement away from an approach that uses ... -
Using Adaptive and Fisheries Management to Increase MPA Success: A Case Study of the Gilbert Bay MPA [graduate project].
(2016)The Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA) was established in 2005 with the purpose of conserving the genetically discrete Gilbert Bay cod subpopulation. However, following the implementation of the MPA the cod subpopulation ... -
Using the Sustainable Livelihood Approach to inform the development of a multispecies fishery management plan
(2011-10-18)The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation would like to develop a livelihood fishery to sustain a moderate livelihood. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework guided the identification of challenges and opportunities that the Paqtnkek ... -
Vessel needs, preferences, and restrictions related to minimizing risk to whales without compromising vessel operations and the safety of navigation [graduate project]
(2015-11-23)New approaches to large whale conservation make use of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs such as ocean gliders) to acoustically detect whales in near real-time, and send ‘whale alert’ information on whale locations to ... -
What counts in making MPAs count: The role of legitimacy as a contributor to perceived MPA success in Canada. [graduate project].
(2016)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are powerful management tools used worldwide for conserving marine species and habitats. Yet, many MPAs fail to achieve their management objectives because of shortfalls in understanding ... -
What’s in our toolbox: Exploring and unlocking Canada’s blue carbon potential
(2023-05-30)Despite growing recognition of the ability of blue carbon ecosystems to sequester and store atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) for several decades, their value is often overlooked in marine management decisions and climate ...