Browsing Marine Affairs Program, Graduate Projects by Title
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Queen conch in the Grenadines islands: A preliminary assessment on its abundance and current management needs [graduate project].
(2016)The queen conch (Lobatus gigas) is a very important fisheries resource among Caribbean countries due to its cultural and economic value. However, queen conch has been overexploited in many areas of the Caribbean. In Union ... -
Recommendations to improve Canada’s marine biosecurity
(2023-12)Alien species are species that have been introduced to areas outside of their native range, whether intentionally or unintentionally. A small proportion of alien species will become invasive, meaning they reproduce and ... -
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 ... -
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems: A tool to support coastal climate change adaptation in Nova Scotia
(2019-12)Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), more commonly known as “drones”, are being increasingly utilized to assist with civilian tasks. The rapidly developing technology offers a host of current and potential applications ... -
Respecting ontology: Documenting Inuit knowledge of coastal oceanography in Nunatsiavut
(2019-12)Climate change is having profound effects in the Arctic environment and ocean (i.e. changing sea ice thickness and timing, increasing water temperatures, changing species distributions), effects which are increasingly ... -
Restoring mangrove forests in Indonesia’s Tanjung Panjang area through the use of market-based incentives: Lessons learned from international case studies.
(2013-10-03)Indonesia’s Tanjung Panjang area has experienced an unprecedented loss of mangrove habitat over the past few decades, due largely to illegal aquaculture practices know as tambak farming. This is of particular concern as ... -
Revealing the Seafloor: Exploring Local Knowledge and Interpretations of Benthic Spaces along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada
(2023-05-30)Marine ecosystems are increasingly affected by climate change, understanding impacts, how they might change, or the role they will play in system adaptation is key to protecting the overall marine environment and broader ... -
A review of the planned shipping activity for the Baffinland Mary River Project: assessing the hazards to marine mammals and migratory birds, and identifying gaps in proposed mitigation measures
(2011-11-16)Exploration for minerals, oil, and natural gas, as well as their exploitation and transportation, is heavily reliant on marine transportation. Global demand for these natural resources, as well as a rise in Arctic warming ... -
Risk vs. public reaction in marine oil spills: a case study analysis of six Atlantic Canadian marine vessel-sourced oil related incidents
(2012-09-20)Marine vessel-sourced oil related (MVSOR) incidents represent a potential threat to marine organisms and ecosystems in Atlantic Canada. The management of these incidents must involve management of the objective risks ... -
A Role for Inuit: How northern communities can inform and influence the dynamics of offshore oil and gas development in Nunavut [graduate project].
(2015-11-23)Climate change and declining ice cover, as well as socio-political and economic incentives, are increasingly attracting corporate attention towards the Canadian North. Oil and gas companies have renewed their interests in ... -
The role of the information of the Marine Stewardship Council certification process in developing countries: A case study of two Mexico MSC fisheries certified in Mexico
(2013-10-03)Scientific information faces many basic challenges in developing countries that affect its use and influence. Fisheries assessments are an important management tool to assist the decisions of managers and policy and ... -
Roles of Marine Affairs Programs in Preparing their Graduates to be Marine Affairs Professionals
(2022-07-18)Coastal and marine environments face increasing challenges from anthropogenic activities and climate change, resulting in an increasing need for professionals to address these complex ocean issues. Marine affairs programs, ... -
Rules of engagement: How and why are ocean and aquatic scientists communicating with the public?
(2018-12)In marine-management contexts, public engagement is increasingly being incorporated into the decision-making process. As governments devolve more responsibility for the management of marine space and resources, it is more ... -
Safety in the Canadian Commercial Fishing Industry: Over a Decade on the Transportation Safety Board Watchlist, what has changed?
(2022-07-18)Commercial fishing is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in Canada, as dozens of fishermen lose their lives or get seriously injured every year. Since 2010 fishing safety has been on the Transportation Safety ... -
A Scoping Literature Review of European and Atlantic Canadian Green Grab (Carcinus Maenas) Fisheries Literature to Identify Knowledge Gaps for Fisheries-Based Invasive Species Management
(2023-11)Aquatic invasive species are considered economic and environmental threats to Canada’s aquatic ecosystems. In Atlantic Canada, the European green crab (Carcinus maenas) is a management concern due to its destructive nature. ... -
Sediment Quality Analysis and Related Management Approaches in Halifax Harbour [graduate project].
(2015-11-23)Halifax Harbour is one of the world’s deepest harbours (AMEC Earth & Environmental, 2011). It is sheltered, spacious, and has minimal currents and tides (Robinson, Hui, Soo, & Hellou, 2009). The ice free port leaves the ... -
Shipping and Seismic Exploration Noise in the Arctic Marine Soundscape: A look at Mitigation Measures for Cetaceans [graduate project].
(2015-11-23)Increasing levels of anthropogenic noise in the Arctic marine soundscape can have negative effects on cetaceans that have adapted to a relatively pristine acoustic environment and are unaccustomed to the loud, low frequency ... -
Skate and Ray Management in the Northwest Atlantic: An Overview of Current Management and Recommendations for Conservation
(2012-09-20)Skates and rays are among the most vulnerable of exploited marine fish, not only due to target catches, but also because of high bycatch and discard rates in ground fisheries. This thesis reviews existing management measures ...