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Vessel Density Mapping of 2021 AIS Data in the Northwest Atlantic Canada Open Gov Dataset
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a global, satellite-based and terrestrial-based ship tracking system that uses shipborne equipment to remotely track vessel... Read more -
Morrison Creek Lamprey Survey Data Canada Open Gov Dataset
Morrison Creek lamprey, Lampetra richardsoni variety marifuga are found only in Morrison Creek in Courtenay, BC. In 1995, this variety was designated Endangered by COSEWIC and... Read more -
Important Areas for Geography in Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area Canada Open Gov Dataset
This layer details Important Areas (IAs) relevant to important geographic features in the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (PNCIMA). This data was mapped to inform... Read more -
Scientific Survey of the Northern Contingent Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Since 1979, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has conducted near-annual mackerel egg surveys in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence using a standardized methodology. This survey... Read more -
Small Craft Harbours Locations and Information Canada Open Gov Dataset
Map of harbours critical to fishing and aquaculture industries managed by harbour authorities (Core fishing harbours), harbours that support fishing and aquaculture industries... Read more -
Capelin - Important Sites - FHAMIS Canada Open Gov Dataset
Important sites: reproduction, feeding and concentration area. Data extracted from the Fish Habitat Management Information System (FHAMIS) according to a literature review of... Read more -
Seasonal salinity climatology of the Canadian Pacific Exclusive Economic... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Description: Seasonal mean salinity from the British Columbia continental margin model (BCCM) were averaged over the 1993 to 2020 period to create seasonal mean climatology of... Read more -
Harp seal distribution in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean Canada Open Gov Dataset
This layer represents the Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) distribution. During the summer, the Harp seal is in Arctic and it migrates south of its distribution range during... Read more -
Relative occurrence of Atlantic Wolffish in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Canada Open Gov Dataset
Spatial distribution of the relative occurrence of Atlantic Wolffish in the annual DFO groundfish research surveys conducted by the Québec (1978-2008) and Gulf (1971-2008)... Read more -
Aerial photos from the Aug 12th, 2015 survey of the Western Hudson Bay... Canada Open Gov Dataset
PURPOSE: An aerial survey of the Western Hudson Bay beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) population was conducted on August 12th, 2015 to provide a population estimate. Surveys... Read more -
Dressed Weight/Whole (Round Weight) Relationships for Halokvik River Arctic... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Commercial and exploratory fisheries for Arctic Char, Salvelinus alpinus, provide significant economic opportunities for Nunavummiut in several Nunavut communities. Having an... Read more -
Likelihood of Presence of North Atlantic Right Whales in Area Response... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Likelihood of Presence of North Atlantic Right Whales in the Bay of Fundy and Port Hawkesbury Area Response Plan. The Coastal Oceanography and Ecosystem Research section (DFO... Read more -
eDNA-based distribution assessment of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)... Canada Open Gov Dataset
PURPOSE: Scope the distribution of Smallmouth Bass in the Miramichi River Watershed using eDNA DESCRIPTION: This dataset contains the results of work undertaken from 2019 to... Read more -
Evaluation of Toronto Region Area of Concern Degradation of Phytoplankton... Canada Open Gov Dataset
This dataset supports the assessment of plankton community structure and water quality within Toronto Area of Concern (AOC). The data was collected to evaluate the Beneficial... Read more -
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Orthomosaic (2019) Canada Open Gov Dataset
In July and August of 2019, a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) project was undertaken in Canada’s western Arctic along the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk (ITH) and Dempster... Read more -
Maritimes Region Fisheries Atlas: Catch Weight Landings Mapping (2019–2023) Canada Open Gov Dataset
These datasets show commercial fisheries catch weight landings of directed fisheries and bycatch from the Scotian Shelf, the Bay of Fundy, and Georges Bank from NAFO Divisions... Read more -
Atlantic Herring Abundance in Placentia Bay Canada Open Gov Dataset
This project was completed by the Pelagics Section in the Newfoundland and Labrador Science Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). As part of the Coastal Environmental... Read more -
Baseline oceanographic records for the Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest Canada Open Gov Dataset
The Eastern Shore Islands was announced as an "Area of Interest" (AOI) in 2018 by the DFO Maritimes region to potentially be considered for a Marine Protected Area under the... Read more -
A climate risk index for marine species of commercial and conservation... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Significant climate change impacts are highly likely in all Canadian marine and freshwater basins, with effects increasing over time (DFO 2012). Climate models project that... Read more -
Commercial catches sampling program in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence... Canada Open Gov Dataset
Summary The Quebec region of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is responsible for the assessment of several fish and invertebrate stocks exploited in the Estuary and... Read more