Browsing Marine Affairs Program by Subject "oil spill"
Now showing items 1-2 of 2
-
Assessing and managing the ecological risk to leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) from marine oil pollution in Atlantic Canada
(2012-09-20)The critically endangered leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) migrates annually into Canadian waters. The species has been listed under the Canadian Species at Risk Act (2002) since 2003. The act legally requires ... -
Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Marine Mammal Oil Spill Response in Canada [graduate project].
(2015-11-23)The coastal waters surrounding Canada are home to diverse ecosystems that provide rich feeding grounds and critical habitat for many marine species. Marine mammals face numerous anthropogenic threats to their recovery and ...