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Historical distribution of kelp forests on the coast of British Columbia: 1858 - 1956 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This dataset is a contribution to the development of a kelp distribution vector dataset. Bull kelp (Nereocystis leutkeana) and giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) are important... Read more -
Conservation network sites for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion Canada Open Gov Dataset
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has worked with partners and ocean users to develop a draft conservation network plan for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion. This work... Read more -
Known concentration areas of the Stimpson's surfclam in the Estuary and the... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Stimpson's surfclam or Arctic surfclam (Mactromeris polynyma) concentration areas in this layer are described as being known and commercially exploited historically and/or... Read more -
British Columbia Geoduck (Panopea generosa) Age, Size Structure and Growth... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Biological samples of Geoduck Clams have been collected during surveys in British Columbia as part of the broader survey objectives of determining Geoduck density, distribution... Read more -
Glass sponge grounds on the Scotian Shelf and their associated biodiversity Canada Open Gov Dataset
Emerald Basin on the Scotia Shelf off Nova Scotia, Canada, is home to a globally unique population of the glass sponge Vazella pourtalesi. Through the analysis of both in situ... Read more -
Feeding and migration important areas for Blue whales in the Estuary and the... Canada Open Gov Dataset
A modelling analysis conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) identified these areas as the most suitable habitat for Blue whales: Gulf of St. Lawrence, waters off the... Read more -
Landings, abundance series, and biological data for a potential range-wide... Canada Open Gov Dataset
PURPOSE: To provide a permanent repository of key data series necessary to build a range-wide American eel stock assessment. DESCRIPTION: This collection presents data... Read more -
Community Aquatic Monitoring Program (CAMP) data for the Southern Gulf of... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Each summer, environmental community groups collect important data to determine if groupings of fish, shrimp and crab – what is called a community- can be used as an indicator... Read more -
Fish Habitat Assessment Output from Bay of Quinte Suitability Modelling Canada Open Gov Dataset
Habitat suitability was assessed for the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern, at a 3 m grid resolution, using the Habitat Ecosystem Assessment Tool (HEAT), temperature algorithms,... Read more -
Spawning Stock Biomass Estimates of Atlantic Cod in the Southern Gulf of St.... Canada Open Gov Dataset
PURPOSE: These data have been updated following a Canadian Science Advice Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Science Advisory Process. Associated publications are available in the... Read more -
Institute of Ocean Sciences Moored Instrument Data (Pacific), 1965-present Canada Open Gov Dataset
Moored instrument time series data include current velocity, temperature, salinity, oxygen, fluorescence, transmissivity, turbidity, sediment trap data and particle capture of... Read more -
Fieldnotes 2023-2024: Pacific Science Field Operations Canada Open Gov Dataset
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) conducts research and undertakes monitoring surveys of the marine and freshwater environment in support of sustainable fisheries, healthy... Read more -
Large Gorgonian Coral Fields in the Scotian Shelf (Western IIA Trawl Sample) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Polygons denoting concentrations of sea pens, small and large gorgonian corals and sponges on the east coast of Canada have been identified through spatial analysis of research... Read more -
White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) sightings in Atlantic Canada (1873 to 2022) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Locations are indicated based on the information available. If coordinates were not available, the approximate location is indicated using the description associated with the... Read more -
Updated Species Distribution Models for Marine Invasive Species Hotspot... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Monitoring data from DFO invasive species monitoring programs, along with occurrence information from online databases and the scientific literature, have been paired with high... Read more -
Coastal Environmental Baseline Program (Newfoundland Region), Placentia Bay... Canada Open Gov Dataset
This project was completed by the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program (Coastal and Freshwater Ecology Section) in the Newfoundland and Labrador Science Branch of Fisheries... Read more -
Invertebrate assemblages and submerged aquatic vegetation in coastal areas... Canada Open Gov Dataset
This dataset is derived from analyses of photo samples obtained by deploying drop camera photo (DCP) systems conducted during various research surveys in coastal areas of the... Read more -
Fish Habitat Assessment Output from Bay of Quinte Suitability Modelling:... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Fish Habitat Assessment Output: 1 of 16 High Water Level (75.4m ASL) - Spawning Habitat - High Vegetation Association Species (All Temperature Windows) Habitat suitability was... Read more -
Fish Habitat Assessment Output from Bay of Quinte Suitability Modelling:... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Fish Habitat Assessment Output: 15 of 16 Average Water Level (75.0m ASL) - Juvenile/Adult Habitat - Low Vegetation Association Species (Coolwater Guild) Habitat suitability was... Read more -
Fish Habitat Assessment Output from Bay of Quinte Suitability Modelling:... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Fish Habitat Assessment Output: 13 of 16 Average Water Level (75.0m ASL) - Juvenile/Adult Habitat - High Vegetation Association Species (All Thermal Guilds) Habitat suitability... Read more