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Influences on advice and decision-making in the DFO Maritimes Region: Opportunities for improving integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM)
(2020-12)
Integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM) is an approach used by marine managers and practitioners to balance ecosystem health and preservation with the sustainable development of multiple ocean activities. In Canada, ...
Drivers of Social Acceptability for Bivalve Aquaculture in Atlantic Canadian Communities
(2020-12)
Aquaculture is a growing sector in Canada; while salmon remains Canada’s largest export, bivalve aquaculture production is increasing due to its perceived sustainability. Despite similar environmental effects of bivalve ...
Consideration of marine non-indigenous species in the planning, management, and monitoring of Canadian marine protected areas
(2020-12)
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an important tool for protecting marine environments. They
can help conserve biodiversity, protect endangered species and critical habitats, regulate human
activities, and preserve social, ...
When and Where Can Farm-level Life Cycle Assessments be Used to Predict Aggregate Food System Contributions to Global Warming?
(2021-04)
Food production is a key anthropogenic system driving global warming, biodiversity
loss, land use change, and biogeochemical cycle disruption. Food system sustainability is a field
of research dedicated to addressing ...
Quantifying the Causes of Human-Black Bear Conflicts in Nova Scotia
(2021-04)
Black bears are curious and will stop at nothing for a good meal. Unfortunately, Nova
Scotian residents are seeing an increase in the presence of black bears around their properties and
homes (Parsons pers. com., 2020). ...
QUANTIFYING IMPACTS OF SPATIAL RESOLUTION ON PIXEL AND OBJECT-BASED METHODS OF IMAGE CLASSIFICATION: A CASE STUDY OF IDENTIFYING ESTUARINE MORPHOLOGY IN COBEQUID BAY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
(2020-04-15)
Image processing methods can be used to classify land cover and phenomena fromsatellite imagery according to their spectral characteristics and identify target features. These methodscanprovide a relatively efficient ...
Geological controls on radon concentration in surficial sediment in Whitehorse, Yukon
(2021-04-15)
Indoor concentrations of radon gas in excess of HealthCanada guidelines have been reported throughout the Whitehorse area, yet only cursory measurements have been made to determine the concentration of radon in undisturbed ...
THE STRENGTH EVOLUTION OF A CRUSTAL SCALE SHEAR ZONE
(2020-04-15)
The brittle-ductile transition zone, thelocation of greatest strength in the crust,can be determined through the construction of a stress profilewith depth. The profile is constrained from the calculated flow stresses for ...
Understanding Resistance to Flood Risk Mapping: A Test of Climax Thinking in Southwestern Nova Scotia
(2021-04)
As a result of climate change, flooding is projected to become more severe and
frequent. Flood risk mapping delineates areas of past and potential future flooding, and allows
for informed decision-making regarding personal ...
Examining the effectiveness of municipal reuse centers in Nova Scotia: Benefits and Best Practices
(2021-04)
One of the major environmental challenges of today is the overconsumption of resources and excessive waste. Municipal reuse centers offer a potential solution, as they work to extend the lifespan of objects otherwise ...