Browsing Marine Affairs Program, Graduate Projects by Title
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Understanding Indigenous Consultation in MPA Governance: Mi’kmaq and Eastern Shore Islands Case Study
(2020-04)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a well-recognized marine conservation tool to aid in protecting marine biodiversity and associated social, economic and cultural values. However, MPAs also have the ability to limit marine ... -
Understanding the ecological linkages between salt marsh ecosystems and nearshore fisheries
(2020-12)Salt marshes are some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet however they continue to experience severe threats from human activities. These ecosystems have been increasingly recognized for their capacity to ... -
Understanding the impacts of anti-finning regulations on global shark mortality
(2022-07-18)Increasing fishing pressure coupled with regulatory failures impede biological conservation of sharks worldwide, resulting in population declines for many species. Much of the demand for shark products has been fuelled by ... -
Untangling the Problem of Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gear: Evaluating the Benefits of Side Scan Sonar as a Gear Detection Method
(2021-12)Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) has surfaced as a significant conservation issue that continues to compromise the economic, social, and ecological aspects of the marine environment. To alleviate ... -
The use and value of opportunistic sightings for cetacean conservation and management in Canada
(2019-12)Twenty-one marine mammal species are designated under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) in Canada. When species are designated under SARA, management plans, recovery strategies, and action plans are outlined to prevent wildlife ... -
The use of ecosystem service valuation in environmental sensitivity analysis for ship-source oil spill preparedness and response planning in Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia
(2015-03-09)A recent decision was made by the Government of Canada to bring its national ship-source oil spill preparedness and response regime up to world-class standards. This signaled the movement away from an approach that uses ... -
Using Adaptive and Fisheries Management to Increase MPA Success: A Case Study of the Gilbert Bay MPA [graduate project].
(2016)The Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA) was established in 2005 with the purpose of conserving the genetically discrete Gilbert Bay cod subpopulation. However, following the implementation of the MPA the cod subpopulation ... -
Using the Sustainable Livelihood Approach to inform the development of a multispecies fishery management plan
(2011-10-18)The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation would like to develop a livelihood fishery to sustain a moderate livelihood. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework guided the identification of challenges and opportunities that the Paqtnkek ... -
Vessel needs, preferences, and restrictions related to minimizing risk to whales without compromising vessel operations and the safety of navigation [graduate project]
(2015-11-23)New approaches to large whale conservation make use of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs such as ocean gliders) to acoustically detect whales in near real-time, and send ‘whale alert’ information on whale locations to ... -
What counts in making MPAs count: The role of legitimacy as a contributor to perceived MPA success in Canada. [graduate project].
(2016)Marine protected areas (MPAs) are powerful management tools used worldwide for conserving marine species and habitats. Yet, many MPAs fail to achieve their management objectives because of shortfalls in understanding ... -
What’s in our toolbox: Exploring and unlocking Canada’s blue carbon potential
(2023-05-30)Despite growing recognition of the ability of blue carbon ecosystems to sequester and store atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) for several decades, their value is often overlooked in marine management decisions and climate ... -
. “Whose voices are not in the room?” Indigenous women’s participation in the Arctic climate crisis research
(2019-12)The climate crisis is the new black with thousands of documents published on the topic every year with significant input from the Inuit, knowledge holders of the dynamic of the Arctic environment. This study reports on a ... -
A youthful look at the future of Nova Scotia’s coasts: Towards Inter-generationally inclusive coastal management
(2018-12)Natural resource management initiatives often aim to manage resources for the benefit of future generations; however, the input and perceptions of the youth who make up those future generations are rarely included in the ...