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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 ...
Exploring traceability in small-scale fisheries: from harvest to landing
(2020-12)
As consumers and governments demand to know the origins of seafood products, there is a push
for transparency across the seafood supply chain. However, for many small-scale fisheries (SSF),
this growing demand for ...
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 ...
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, ...
Incorporating climate change adaptation into large marine protected areas: the case of Ascension Island MPA
(2021-04)
The ocean, composed of many highly diverse and complex ecosystems, provides essential ecosystem services that contribute to human health, society and economy. Climate change presents an unprecedented threat to the world, ...
Evaluating Canada's single-use plastic (SUP) mitigation policies via brand audit and beach cleanup data
(2021-12)
Single-use plastics (SUPs) represent a major threat to marine environments and require proactive policies to reduce consumption and improper disposal. A range of SUP mitigation strategies are available to deter SUP use and ...
A Potential Tool to Support the Prioritization of Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Canada
(2021-12)
Globally, climate change and various anthropogenic activities have contributed to a significant decline in blue carbon ecosystems over the past few decades. These ecosystems can be prolific at accumulating and sequestering ...
A Climate Change Vulnerability and Data Gap Assessment of Arctic Marine Species in the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area
(2021-12)
Arctic ecosystems are warming at twice the rate of oceans worldwide, resulting in a loss of sea ice and available habitat for many marine species. While new conservation policies are required to protect the increasingly ...