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Leaving Space to Roost: An Examination of Human Disturbances to Shorebirds in the Minas Basin, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia.
(2020-12)
Every year, up to 1.4 million shorebirds, such as the Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), use the Bay of Fundy and the Minas Basin as a stopover site before continuing their transoceanic migration to their southern ...
Regional Response Planning (RRP) for Ship-Source Oil Spills in Canada: Assessing the Implementation Status of Recommendations and Integration into an RRP Framework
(2020-12)
In 1995, the National Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime (NOSPRR) was
established by Transport Canada. Although there has not been a major spill in Canadian waters
since NOSPRR was implemented, experts have ...
FACTORS AFFECTING IMTA (INTEGRATED MULTI-TROPHIC AQUACULTURE) IMPLEMENTATION ON ATLANTIC SALMON (SALMO SALAR) AQUACULTURE FARMS
(2020-12)
Aquaculture operations are currently the fastest-growing food production industry, increasing output over 20 times in the past few decades alone. Waste management on “fed” aquaculture farms, like Atlantic Salmon, is a ...
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, ...