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Storm brewing in Canada over French halibut fishery in Atlantic
Tensions are rising between Canada and France over fishing quotas for halibut, a valuable groundfish that migrates across the jurisdictions of both countries.
Atlantic whitefish are on the brink of extinction. Can a captive breeding program save them?
Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up to 200 captive-raised Atlantic whitefish this year as part of the effort to stave off extinction of one of Canada's most critically endangered species.
Downward spiral for Atlantic cod continues in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Between 60 and 70 per cent of cod in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence do not survive beyond age five and are likely being eaten by the huge herds of grey seals in the region, according to a federal Fisheries and Oceans biologist.
Argyle warden stands by fast-tracking shellfish farm approvals despite complaints
Opposition is surfacing in southwestern Nova Scotia over a decision by two levels of government to fast-track approvals of shellfish farms in the Municipality of Argyle, raising questions about the level of public support in the area for shellfish aquaculture.
Nova Scotia tidal power developer rebrands, seeks more money
A tidal energy company awarded the right to harness electricity from the Bay of Fundy has changed its name, its CEO and its business model, but it is not clear when it will start generating power.
Is more needed to protect migratory birds as N.S. expands land-based wind farms?
With Nova Scotia going all in on land-based wind farms to reduce reliance on burning fossil fuels, there are calls to do more to protect migrating birds from the spinning blades.
New $25M facility allows Canada's ocean scientists, military to share research
A new marine research centre has opened in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used by Canada to gather ocean data.
DFO seeks to reassure fishermen after 'scary' map released of potential protected areas
A member of the Fisheries Department's marine planning group was publicly challenged in Nova Scotia this week to guarantee marine protected areas will not harm the region's inshore lobster fishery.
Calling all budding marine scientists: Dal's Aquatron research pool to hold open house
If it swims, floats or sinks, it may have been tested inside the Aquatron's laboratories and tanks since it opened 50 years ago. The golden anniversary is being marked this weekend with an open house.
Frustration over lengthy delays in Nova Scotia aquaculture approvals triggers company pullback
A large Nova Scotia seafood company says it has stopped aquaculture operations in frustration over the provincial government's handling of the industry.