Browsing Marine Affairs Program by Title
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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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Improving eel fishery management through the incorporation of indigenous knowledge into policy level decision making – A case study in Eskasoni, Cape Breton.
(2015-04-22)As the world continues to transform due to factors such as to climate change, and the expansion of our towns and cities there will continue to be negative consequences for the ecosystems that support our natural resources, ... -
Improving international fisheries management by prioritizing geopolitical issues: A case study on Atlantic shortfin mako management
(2018-12)Managing internationally-shared fish stocks is incredibly difficult and requires international cooperation. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is the regulatory body responsible for ... -
Improving resources to assess climate change coastal vulnerability: a pre-assessment criteria of the socio-economic values of working waterfront infrastructures in Nova Scotia
(2012-10-26)The scientific community has stated that coastal zones will be among the zones that would suffer major negative consequences in terms of climate change effects. Nova Scotia, as a coastal province, is not absolved of such ... -
Improving shark conservation and management in Canada: Recommendations for the National Plan of Action for Sharks
(2011-11-16)The International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-sharks) is a voluntary instrument developed by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Its implementation on a national scale has ... -
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, ... -
Incorporating concerns of coastal communities in planning and management: The case study of Port Joli and lessons learned from the Eastport Marine Protected Areas
(2012-09-20)Marine environment and resources are experiencing the degradation in Canada. Since Oceans Act was established in 1996, the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has tried to engage a broader view of participatory governance. ... -
Incorporating Participatory Approaches into the Management of Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area
(2013-10-03)Participatory approaches to marine protected area (MPA) management have the potential to offset management costs while promoting a sense of stewardship among communities. This study investigated the enhancement of participatory ... -
Increasing Supply Chain Security: The Requirement for RFID Technology on Containerized Cargo [graduate project]
(2017)International shipping or transportation of goods, other than bulk cargo, such as petroleum products or LNG, is carried out almost entirely using cargo containers and through various modes including surface and marine. ... -
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, ... -
Influential of Ignored? The Role of Fishermen in Management of the Nova Scotia Lobster Industry [graduate project].
(2015-11-23)The Atlantic Canadian lobster industry is the highest valued fishery in Canada, with Nova Scotia landings representing more than half of the total industry value. As catches have steadily risen over the past decade, the ... -
Information source and channel preference in marine policy development: A case study of the Nova Scotian Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest consultation process.
(2019-12)The ways in which environmental information is communicated and by whom are important factors in decision-making processes. The sources and channels that people receive environmental information from have the potential to ... -
An institutional analysis of Canadian advisory committees: Linking committee structure and function to policy changes
(2012-09-20)The creation of Canada’s Oceans Act in 1997 encouraged public participation and the use of advisory committees in marine management. To date however, there have been few comparative studies examining whether these advisory ... -
Integrated Ocean management - Making local global: the role of monitoring in reaching national and international commitments
(2013-10-03)With a global effort to manage the ocean’s resources and regulate the different uses, there are many international conventions and treaties. Ideally, participating counties will have their own ocean management plans either ... -
The Integration of Climate Change Modeling, Monitoring and Management for Cold-Water Coral and Sponges in Eastern Canada
(2023-05-30)Deep-sea cold-water coral and sponges are vital for maintaining ecosystem integrity. Deep-sea coral and sponge species can be found individually or in a grouping, both systems create habitat for marine species by providing ... -
Investigating the certifiability of Nunatsiavut’s commercial fisheries: The case of the Marine Stewardship Council
(2019-12)Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification uses market-based incentives to promote the development of sustainably managed fisheries and has brought benefits to fisheries worldwide. However, the MSC is criticized for ...