Browsing by Subject "biodiversity"
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A Comparison of Eight Country Plans for the Invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean [graduate project].
(2016)The coastal Caribbean region is generally characterized by the following ecosystems: coral reefs, mangroves and seagrasses, also including other environments, such as sandy beaches and rocky shores. These tropical ecosystems ... -
DETERMINANTS OF THE BIODIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION OF STREAM INSECT COMMUNITIES
(Springer, 2009)The North Mountain of the Annapolis Valley, NS, in eastern Canada, is a ~200 km basalt ridge drained by many small first or second order streams in independent catchments. The area is fairly uniform geologically, presenting ... -
Effectiveness of Marine Species at Risk Conservation within the UNEP Regional Seas Programme: Taking Stock and Charting Future Courses
(2023-12-06)The impending biodiversity crises demands urgent, effective action. The transboundary nature of many marine species at risk makes international law a necessary tool in this endeavour. The United Nations Environment Programme ... -
Effects of Different Light Treatments on a Microbial Mat Photobioreactor
(2017-10-10)One of the most exciting scientific innovations in fish feed and waste remediation systems has been the use of microbial mats for biomass production. This study aimed to improve productivity of biomass in an open microbial ... -
Evaluating the role and designation of critical habitat for conserving Canadian marine species at risk: a decision framework
(2012-09-20)Human-induced activities are increasing the rate at which species and their habitats are declining. The Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) offers a protective framework for species and their habitat. To receive full habitat ... -
GRAPTOLITE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY CHANGES SURROUNDING THE LATE ORDOVICIAN MASS EXTINCTION: HIGH RESOLUTION DATA FROM THE BLACKSTONE RIVER, YUKON
(2017-09-07)The Late Ordovician Extinction Event (LOME), the first of the “Big Five” extinction events, decimated marine communities just prior to the end of the period (ca. 444 Ma). Graptolites, the principal index taxon during the ... -
MANAGING AND ENHANCING URBAN TREE DIVERSITY: A COMPARISON OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT IN TWO CANADIAN CITIES
(2016-08-23)Given the widespread suburbanization of Canadian cities, it is crucial to explore the mechanisms by which subdivision development influences forest composition. This study assessed whether suburban neighbourhoods in two ... -
RECONCILING ECOLOGICAL RISK FRAMEWORKS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS AT MULTIPLE SCALES
(2020-12-16)Maintaining biodiversity, ecosystem stability, and avoiding functional boundaries are essential for maintaining a functioning biosphere. In this thesis, I analyse the effectiveness of two recent biodiversity policy and ...