Browsing Marine Affairs Program by Title
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A Ghostly Issue: Managing abandoned, lost, and discarded lobster fishing gear in the Bay of Fundy
(2018-12)Abandoned, lost, and discarded (ALD) fishing gear contributes to economic losses across fisheries and can be a significant hazard to conservation and safety at-sea. Lobster fishers (n = 32) and management agencies (n = 5) ... -
A Guide for Integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into Decision-making for Marine Shipping Development in Nunavut
(2013-10-03)Shipping development in the Arctic region is becoming a topic of local, national, and international interest and is closely linked to other issues in the Arctic, such as climate change and natural resource exploitation. ... -
Halifax Harbour Integrated Response Plan (HHIRP) for Marine Oil Spills
(2019-01)Shipping has played a vital role in the globalization of trade, allowing goods to be transported between continents efficiently and cost-effectively. While safety standards have improved dramatically, the increasing scale ... -
Harbour Facilities and Marine Accessibility in British Columbia's Isolated and Coastal Communities
(2021-12)In British Columbia, growing concerns of economics, demographics, and infrastructure are impeding the traditional marine transporters that are a lifeline to the rest of Canada. Trying to offset increased costs of operating ... -
How Decision-Making in Fisheries Management Contributes to Changes in the Fishery: A Case Study of North Atlantic Swordfish
(2021-12)Fisheries management must constantly adapt to changes in stock status, shifts in effort, and national and international policy. The North Atlantic Swordfish Fishery is an interesting case study because of the migratory ... -
Humanizing Marine Spatial Planning: A Salutogenic Approach
(2021-12)Despite the growing acknowledgement within the academic literature that human well-being is an important aspect of marine spatial planning (MSP), research and practice continue to neglect this concept. Specifically, the ... -
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, ...