Annual Report on the Science Activities of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009–2010

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Table of Contents
Message from the Assistant Deputy Minister
Key Accomplishments
Targeted Research
- Deepwater Mission Discovers New Species, Ancient Corals and More
- Ocean Acidification — Researching Potential Impacts on Canada’s Fisheries
- Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture — From Research to Commercial Reality
- Oyster Farming — Why Are Oysters Grazing Slowly to Market Length?
- Science in Support of the Regulation of Genetically Modified Fish
- HydroNet — How Hydropower Operations Impact Canada’s Aquatic Ecosystems
- Aquatic Animal Health — Surveillance and a New Screening Test for VHSV
Monitoring
- Exploring the Mysteries of Wild Salmon at Sea
- Factors Affecting Sea Level in Coastal British Columbia
- Oceanographic Monitoring Supports Salmon Aquaculture on the South Coast of the Island of Newfoundland
- Monitoring Ocean Colour from Space for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management — Bridging the Land-Water Divide
- Mission to Map Arctic Seabed Succeeds in Proving New AUV Technology
- Probing Ocean and Ice Fluxes Passing Through Barrow Strait
- Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- New Identification Guide to Marine Fishes of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Advice
- Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat — 2009–2010 Overview
- Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture — Assessing Pathways of Effects
- Studies Probe Risks of PCB Contamination off the West and East Coasts
- Whale Watching — Monitoring the Beluga Population of the St. Lawrence
- Exploring the Effects of Seismic Sound on Salmon and Shellfish
- Collaborative Research with Industry on the 4WX Herring Stock
- The Precautionary Approach and Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Snow Crab
- Modeling Ditch Maintenance Scenarios to Reduce Risk to Spawning Grass Pickerel
- Geomatics to the Rescue of the American Eel
- Project to Restore the Bay of Quinte in Lake Ontario Enters 40th Year
- Restoring Aquatic Habitat in the Greater Toronto Area
Data Products and Services
- An Ocean Forecasting System for the Northwest Atlantic and Canadian Arctic
- The SPINE System Ensures a Safe Trip
Management of Data and Information
- Date Modified:
- 2013-04-22