Seagrass, Zostera marina, Resource File
An important marine seagrass, this Resource File provides information about this species. Useful for field trips, teaching, and reference. Source: Seagrass, Zostera marina,…
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WHALES: Spying on animals is relatively inexpensive
Another old post from 2007 – Scientists listen to endangered whales By Russ Bynum, Associated SAVANNAH, Ga. — Beneath the ocean, microphones listen…
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WHALES: Canadian Whale Institute delivers the message about the North Atlantic Right Whale
The following post from 2006 provides an interesting history of the New England Aquarium and Canadian Whale Institute in their continuing efforts to save…
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ISSUES: Marine Protected Areas – Canada's failure in the face of big business?
Everyone knows the Bay of Fundy … right? It is home to thousands of unusual and spectacular marine invertebrates as well as more…
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Whale Neighbours – Bonaparte's Gull
Larus philadelphia (Ord) These beautiful little gulls are distinguished by their slaty black hood contrasting with white plumage and a back and wings…
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WHALES: Reducing Ship Strikes Worldwide with Whale Alert App
Whale Alert – Reducing Ship Strikes – Worldwide Whale Alert helps reduce the chance of fatal ship strikes by large vessels by displaying…
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ENTANGLEMENT: What to do if you encounter a marine mammal in trouble.
Who are you going to call if you see a marine mammal in distress? The Campobello Whale Rescue Team will respond to calls…
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Invasive species exploit a warming Gulf of Maine, sometimes with destructive results – The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
PART 4 | OCTOBER 28, 2015 FULL SERIES Invasive species exploit a warming Gulf of Maine, sometimes with destructive results BRUNSWICKS tory by…
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WHALES: Right whale sightings still on the decline in Bay of Fundy – New Brunswick
There are a couple of problems with this article. Firstly, 15 days in the field does not a season make. One would hope…
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BIRDS: Can the beautiful Harlequin Duck stall development in the Bay of Fundy?
Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus On April 22, 2008, Joyce Morrell of Campobello sent around a photo of a single drake at Head Harbour Light…
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WHALES: Right Whales Lay Claim to Historic Grounds
Memories From 2006. Ever since LNG Carpetbaggers Smith (Quoddy Bay LNG) and Girdis (Downeast LNG) decided to favour Passamaquoddy Bay with 2 LNG…
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IMAGES: Cooked Lobster
A culinary favourite, lobster are an important fishery throughout Atlantica.
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