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Developing an Ocean Literacy Framework: Lesson from an Analysis of Ocean Week Canada
(2021-12)The UN Decade of Ocean Science and the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy (the ‘Strategy’) have led to increased recognition of the need for ocean education at all levels to increase ocean literacy. According to the Strategy, ... -
Developing and implementing a research framework to determine the overall use and influence of a long-term marine environmental monitoring program: A Case Study on Gulfwatch in Nova Scotia [graduate project].
(2015-03-03)Chemical contamination of marine environments can pose numerous risks to both ecosystem and human health. Monitoring trends of chemical contaminants over time and space can provide managers and decision-makers the information ... -
The development of ballast water management in Canada: A critical analysis of the journey [graduate project].
(2015-03-03)Non-indigenous species (NIS) and aquatic invasive species (AIS) create significant risks when introduced to foreign ecosystems. One of the many vectors facilitating the transport of NIS is ballast water, and as commercial ... -
Diving dangerously: Exploring human health and resource trade-offs of extreme dive profiles in a Caribbean dive fishery. [graduate project].
(2016)Dive fishers around the world employ compressed air diving to harvest marine living resources in the quest for livelihoods. Fishers can suffer catastrophic health consequences while targetting these fisheries resources ... -
Do You Sea What I See: Exploring the Representation of Place-Based Knowledge in Spatial Planning in Coastal Nova Scotia, Canada
(2023-12)Spatial planning is essential in the interdisciplinary management of dynamic coastal environments. However, conventional approaches to spatial planning do not focus on the comprehensive representation and visual communication ... -
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 ... -
Ecotourism and Ecological Restoration in Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
(2018-12)Ashton Lagoon, located in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is examined as a case study, where an abandoned marina development left significant changes to the marine and coastal environment. For over 20 years, the lagoon has ... -
Ecotourism and marine protected areas: Case Study of perceptions of tourism operators in Nova Scotia
(2019-12)As “Canada’s Ocean Playground” Nova Scotia relies on a healthy ocean to support its economy and citizens’ livelihoods. As part of the economic development strategy, the province is seeking to significantly increase its ... -
Electrically stimulated artificial mussel (Mytilus edulis) reefs to create shoreline protection and coastal habitat in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia.
(2020-12)Infrastructure designed to protect coastal environments, such as seawalls, can have adverse effects on the area they are supposed to protect. Hard shore armouring can be expensive, disrupt hydrodynamic processes, eventually ... -
Emerging Contaminants of Concern in Canadian Harbours: A case study of Halifax Harbour (Marine Affairs Program Technical Report #15).
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Engaging stakeholders in marine conservation planning: Recommendations for moving forward with a bioregional marine protected area network on the Scotian Shelf
(2011-10-19)It is widely recognized that engaging stakeholders in marine protected area (MPA) network planning is critical for ensuring the long-term success of this conservation tool. Participatory decision-making leads to smoother ... -
Enhancing Small-Scale Fishing Communities Through the Advancement of Women’s Participation in the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework [graduate project].
(2016)Globally, fisheries are in a precarious position. Climate change, over-fishing and pollution threaten marine eco-systems and the communities that rely on them. As so often is the case, these pressures are experienced ... -
Enhancing sustainability through aesthetic values: Exploring the role of aesthetic values in the management and planning of marine social-ecological systems in Nova Scotia
(2023-12)Marine and coastal areas offer crucial Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) like enjoyment, inspiration, and aesthetic experiences, which are essential for human well-being. Recognizing and evaluating these CES is vital for ... -
Enhancing the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Process in the British Columbia Northern Shelf Bioregion MPA Network to Improve Indigenous Participation
(2019-12)The development of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Canada is increasing in order to maintain and conserve important fish and marine mammal species and habitats. However, with protection comes certain regulations that ... -
Environmental function analysis as a beach management tool: The Eastern shore of Nova Scotia Canada
(2011-10-19)Globally, sandy beaches are in a state of accelerated erosion and degradation due to various anthropogenic and natural stressors imposed on these complex coastal systems. In Nova Scotia, protection of sandy beaches has ... -
Environmental Performance as a Port Selection Criterion
(2011-10-18)Maritime transport is the largest mode of transport and the container segment in particular has grown strongly in the last two decades. Many ports compete against each other to attract containers and this study analyzes ... -
Establishing an Appropriate Regulatory Framework and Harmonized Security Measures for the Protection of Mixed-Use Marine Facilities within Canadian Ports
(2014-12-12)The significance of maritime transport security is a factor of the highly vulnerable and variable mode of maritime transportation and the resulting security threats from the various sources of cargo. There is an urgent ... -
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 ...