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 Dartmouth, NS, Canada
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Joined September 2014
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For the second time, we hosted the Brilliant Blue Challenge at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography! This international competition brings together young leaders in ocean innovation. 🌊⚙️ Learn more about the Brilliant Blue Challenge: ow.ly/VZWj5100afh.
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Scientists are at sea on the Scotian Shelf! 🌊 Through annual surveys, we collect data on ocean conditions over the long term.
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🐳🐟 We also monitor cetaceans and other species, and we retrieve and deploy equipment. This includes acoustic and oceanographic moorings to detect whale calls, as well as gliders to capture data autonomously.
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Learn more about our long-term Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program: ow.ly/FF2g50ZZ48h
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Our fishery officers work with the public, harvesters, Indigenous communities, industry and other groups across the Maritimes Region to conserve and protect oceans, coasts, waterways and their habitat.
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If you suspect unauthorized fishing activity, report it to your local Conservation and Protection detachment or call 1-800-565-1633 (toll-free) : ow.ly/RmwU50ZcpEF
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Last month, staff participated in the Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) annual Mawiyamok (Powwow). Woliwon (thank you) for including us!
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The weekend is a celebration of culture on the Wolastoq (Saint John River) in New Brunswick, with activities, performances, and ceremonies that highlight the heritage and spirit of the Wolastoqiyik people.
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To learn about the work of a fishery officer, check out: ow.ly/V6qe50ZXcaJ.
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You’re invited! 🎉 Interested in learning more about what we do at our area offices? Meet fishery officers, scientists, and staff who support our small craft harbours. Join us: 📍 St. George, NB | Oct. 6 📍 Yarmouth, NS | Oct. 7 📍 Sydney, NS | Oct. 8
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2/2 Don't have an application? Get set up today: ow.ly/BXWa50ZCntO
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1/2 Thank you to all the harvesters keeping up with accurate catch reporting this season! Every catch report submitted through electronic logbook (ELOG) applications helps inform next year's quotas and management decisions to keep our stocks healthy.
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2/2 Learn more: ow.ly/eB2l50ZCv4r
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1/2 The progress report for the Athabasca River populations of rainbow trout is now available. This population is uniquely adapted to the small, cold and unproductive headwater streams of the area, and is currently listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act.
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The final Action Plan for Alberta At-Risk Native Trout is now available. Learn more about how we’re planning to protect these three at-risk species: ow.ly/zvlJ50ZGCL2
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2/3 Starting today, active wild oyster licence holders in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick can apply to the new Oyster Licence Retirement Grant Program.
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Wondering if it’s an invasive European Green #crab? Check the shell on its back – does it have 5 distinct points on each edge? Yup, that’s one! ow.ly/1Iig50ZShQh
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The final Recovery Strategy for the Mountain Sucker (Milk River populations) is now available on the Species at Risk Public Registry. Learn more: ow.ly/fpq350ZSiFx
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2/2 Learn more about what it takes to become a fishery officer: ow.ly/2jLx50ZCnxB
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1/2 Wearing the green and gold means proving yourself under pressure. At the Atlantic Police Academy, instructors put fishery officer cadets to the test so they're prepared for any challenge they may face on the job. Stay tuned for Episode 2 coming soon!
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