Marine Affairs Program: Recent submissions
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Nonpoint source pollution and diadromous fish restoration: An analysis of coastal watershed management strategies and their effectiveness
(2011-11-15)Human development has had damaging effects on coastal watersheds and estuarine environments worldwide. This paper considers the impacts of nonpoint source pollution (NPS) on these environments. Urbanization and agricultural ... -
Fair Trade Fish: A Tool to Protect Culture and Promote Responsible Fisheries Management
(2011-11-15)The fishing industry has played and continues to play an important role within Aboriginal culture and the larger Canadian demographic. Due to decades of habitat loss and poor fisheries management, many wild keystone fish ... -
Opportunities to improve and integrate coastal water quality monitoring in Nova Scotia
(2011-11-01)Coastal water quality (CWQ) has been identified as a priority issue in the development of a Sustainable Coastal Development Strategy for Nova Scotia. While a host of different monitoring programs currently contribute to ... -
Linking people to places: evaluating the methodology of collecting human-use data from conservation and protection officers for coastal marine protected area planning in Nova Scotia
(2011-10-21)Nova Scotia’s coastal habitats and marine resources are vital to the province’s economy, identity, and well-being. Increasing human populations and associated pressures, however, are threatening these resources. A key ... -
Engaging stakeholders in marine conservation planning: Recommendations for moving forward with a bioregional marine protected area network on the Scotian Shelf
(2011-10-19)It is widely recognized that engaging stakeholders in marine protected area (MPA) network planning is critical for ensuring the long-term success of this conservation tool. Participatory decision-making leads to smoother ... -
Environmental function analysis as a beach management tool: The Eastern shore of Nova Scotia Canada
(2011-10-19)Globally, sandy beaches are in a state of accelerated erosion and degradation due to various anthropogenic and natural stressors imposed on these complex coastal systems. In Nova Scotia, protection of sandy beaches has ... -
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 ... -
Environmental Performance as a Port Selection Criterion
(2011-10-18)Maritime transport is the largest mode of transport and the container segment in particular has grown strongly in the last two decades. Many ports compete against each other to attract containers and this study analyzes ... -
A Proposed Arctic Search and Rescue Strategy for Canada
(2011-10-18)The Canadian Arctic has experienced a notable increase in maritime activity in recent years, driven in part by increased accessibility due to environmental changes as well as a growing northern cruise industry and hydrocarbon ... -
Addressing Coastal Water Quality as a Priority Coastal Issue in Nova Scotia. Volume 3, Issue 1
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Addressing Working Waterfronts as a Priority Coastal Issue in Nova Scotia. Volume 2, Issue 3
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Addressing Coastal Access as a Priority Coastal Issue in Nova Scotia. Volume 2, Issue 2
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Adressing Sea-Level Rise and Storm Events as a Priority Coastal Issue in Nova Scotia. Volume 2, Issue 1
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Addressing Sensitive Coastal Ecosystems and Habitats as a Priority Coastal Issue in Nova Scotia. Volume 3, Issue 3
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Marine Protected Areas on the Eastern Scotian Shelf: MAP's perspective on selecting the next Area of Interest. Volume 3, Issue 2
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On Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach to Coastal Management in Nova Scotia. Volume 1, Issue 2
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Understanding the 1999 Georges Bank Moratorium Decision. Volume 1, Issue 1
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MAP Matters - The Newsletter of Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University featuring the PROGOVNET Project
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MAP Matters - The Newsletter of Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University featuring the graduating MMM class of 2007 and the MMM 2008 incoming class
(Marine Affairs Program, 2007-11-01)