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The following are links to the websites of organizations and
groups with an interests in the Bay of Fundy. They are arranged in general
categories for convenience. Select the category of interest from the list, or simply
browse down the page. This page is regularly updated, so you should check back
periodically. If you find problems with any of the links, or would like to suggest
additional worthwhile web pages for inclusion in the list, please contact BoFEP
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Select an Organization Category
Academic
Institutions
Coastal Communities
Ecotourism, Education & Recreation
Environmental/Conservation Groups
Fishery Organizations
Government Agencies
Industry groups
Networks
Publications
and e-zines
Other Groups
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Academic Institutions
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| Acadia Centre for
Estuarine Research |
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. Primary focus is research attention
on the estuaries and nearshore coastal waters Bay of Fundy |
| Huntsman Marine Science Centre |
St. Andrews, NB. Dedicated to research and education in areas such as
Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Coastal Marsh Ecology, Developmental Biology, Ecology,
Ethology, Fisheries Science, Ichthyology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Parasitology,
Physiology, Phycology, Systematics, and Toxicology. |
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University of New Brunswick in Saint
John |
Coastal
Studies and Aquaculture |
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Rural and Small Town Programme - Mount
Allison University |
The
Rural and Small Town Programme (RSTP) was established in 1984 as an independent research
centre dedicated to exploring and resolving social, environmental,and economic issues
facing small communities in Canada. RSTP prepares people and organizations to adapt to
change and to act on opportunities for developing sustainable rural communities and small
towns. The Programme links research and action by generating and sharing new knowledge,
developing self-help tools, and providing information and educational services which lead
to innovative approaches and solutions. Phone: (506) 364-2391 Fax: (506) 364-2601 Email:
rstp@mta.ca |
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International Ocean Institute |
The International Ocean Institute was founded in
1972 as a knowledge-based
non-governmental, non-profit international organisation
devoted to the sustainable development of the oceans. It
operates through the activities of its Headquarters in Malta and
Operational Centres located in 25 countries,
including Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. |
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Atlantic Coastal Zone Information Steering
Committee (ACZISC) |
ACZISC was established in 1992 to foster
cooperation in Atlantic Canada with regards to
integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM), coastal mapping and
geomatics. |
Coastal Communities
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| Coastal Communities Network |
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| Sustainable
Communities Info service |
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| SCI - Community
Links Index |
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| Deer Island |
at the western entrance to the Bay of Fundy. Information about
history, attractions, accommodation & dining, and other local services. Gallery
of photos. |
| Freeport, Nova Scotia |
Fishing village on the SW tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. Information
on accommodations and attractions. Gallery of seascapes. |
| Grand Manan Island.
N.B. |
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| Digby, Nova Scotia |
Town on the shore of the Annapolis Basin in southwestern Nova Scotia.
Info about accommodations, local attractions and a collection of scallop recipes. |
| Saint John Links |
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Grand Manan, N.B.
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an
island community of about 2700 people situated in the mouth of the Bay of Fundy.
Traditionally a fishing community, tourism and aquaculture are becoming important aspects
of the community economy. |
| St. George, New
Brunswick |
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| Maguaguadavic River NB & its
communities |
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| Wolfville, Nova Scotia |
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| Parrsboro, Nova Scotia |
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Ecotourism, Education & Recreation
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| Balancing Rock - Long
Island, Nova Scotia |
Information on history, biology, geology and tourist
attractions on Long Island, including the Balancing Rock Walking Trail. |
| Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro,
Nova Scotia |
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Joggins Fossil Centre |
Welcome to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs on the Bay
of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, a
UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
These magnificently exposed layers of rock reveal the world’s most complete
fossil record of life in the “Coal Age” when lush forests covered Joggins
and much of the world's tropics, 300 million years ago. |
| Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises |
Westport on Brier Island, southwestern Nova Scotia. Whale and Seabird
Cruises and scientific surveys. |
| Freeport House B& B |
Accomodation in village of Freeport on Long Island in SW Nova Scotia.
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| Freeport Whale &
Seabird Tours |
Whale & Seabird cruises from Freeport, Long Island, SW Nova
Scotia |
| FreshAir Adventure - The
Bay of Fundy |
Kayak tours, based in Alma, New Brunswick |
| Fundy Hiking |
Fundy Hiking And Nature Tours based in St. Martins, New
Brunswick |
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Fundy National Park |
Something for everyone: from wilderness to modern family camping (700
sites); chalets and a motel; picnic areas; challenging 9-hole golf course; heated
saltwater pool as well as lakes for swimming; canoe, kayak and sailboat rentals; tennis;
lawn bowling; adventure playgrounds; and hiking await you. |
| Bayoffundy.com |
A new on line guide to the attractions of the Bay of Fundy. You can browse
through our hundreds of links covering the Bay of Fundy, leading to everything from whale
watching tours to hotel and inn sites. |
| Explore Nova Scotia -
Homepage |
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Grand Manan SeaLand Adventures
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A
day long journey into the Bay of Fundy to experience whales, seals, seabirds and other
sealife close at hand through a fully narrated trip by a
marine biologist aboard the
sailing vessel Schooner D'Sonoqua. |
| Fundy Geological Museum |
Located
in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. A great source of information on Fundy Geology and on Nova
Scotia Dinosaurs. |
| Quoddy Loop Tour Guide |
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| Bay of Fundy Tourism Site |
Articles,
Links, Cultural & Environmental Attractions, Discussion & more |
| Quoddy Link Marine Inc. |
Educational
and Responsible Whale and Wildlife Cruises. Passenger Ferry Service to Campobello Island.
Departures from St. Andrews, N.B. We also support educational organizations through the
provision of vessels for Biology Field Courses.
Contact: John Eldridge, email; quoddylink@townsearch.com
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| Nova Scotia Lighthouse
Preservation Society |
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Environmental/Conservation
Groups
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| Brier Island Ocean Study |
Brier Island Ocean Studies (BIOS) is a marine wildlife research organization,
based om Brier Island, Nova Scotia, that has been monitoring the ecosystem of the lower
Bay of Fundy, with emphasis on documenting seasonal habitat use by cetaceans and
seabirds. |
| ACAP Community Programs |
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| Atlantic Coastal Action Program
(ACAP) Saint John |
The Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP), an initiative of the
Federal Government's Green Plan, provides an opportunity for selected coastal communities
in Atlantic Canada to develop "blueprints" for managing their coastal resources.
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| Canadian Ocean Habitat
Protection Society (COHPS) |
Focus
on protecting deep water coral "forests" in Gulf of Maine
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Clean Annapolis River Project
(CARP) |
The
Clean
Annapolis River Project (CARP) is a charitable, community-owned
corporation created to work with the community and interested organizations to foster the
conservation, restoration and sustainable use of the freshwater and marine ecosystems of
southwestern Nova Scotia's Annapolis River and its watershed. |
| Conservation Council Of
New Brunswick |
CCNB has been at the forefront of environmental action in New
Brunswick since 1969. |
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The Ecology
Action Centre, |
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| Friends of
Cornwallis River |
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| Eastern Charlotte Waterways
Inc. |
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| Federation
of Nova Scotia Naturalists - Home |
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| St. Croix
Estuary Project |
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| Tusket
River Environmental Protection Association (TREPA) |
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| Oceans Conservation Website |
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Grand
Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station
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A
non-profit organization dedication to research and education primarily of marine mammals
and seabirds in the Bay of Fundy. |
| Atlantic
Salmon Federation |
A
wealth of information about the Atlantic salmon in the Bay of Fundy and relevant research
programs. Includes the online version of the ATLANTIC SALMON JOURNAL
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| Marine
Conservation Biology Institute |
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| Bay of
Fundy Marine Resource Centre |
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| Petitcodiac
Riverkeepers |
The
Petitcodiac Riverkeepers is a non-profit organisation which has the main objective of
bringing back the Petitcodiac River to ecological health. It is Canada's first
chapter of a network of over 50 Keeper organisations located throughout the Americas. For
information, access
http://www.petitcodiac.org |
| Cumberland County River Enhancement Assoc. |
The Cumberland County River Enhancement Assoc. (ccrea) is a Non-Profit, community-group created to work with the community
and with interested organizations to foster the conservation, restoration and sustainable
use of the freshwater and marine ecosystems of Cumberland County Nova Scotia. |
Fishery
Organizations
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| Bay of Fundy Salmon Marketing
Institute |
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| FishBase A Global Information System on Fishes |
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| Bay of Fundy Marine Resource Centre |
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Government
Agencies
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| Atlantic Region Green Lane -
Environment Canada |
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| Commision for Environmental Co-operation |
The Environmental component of NAFTA |
| Ecological Monitoring and
Assessment Network [EMAN] |
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| Gulf of Maine Council Homepage |
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| Gulf of Maine Council Links |
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| Atlantic Coastal Action
Program |
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| Aquaculture Coordination
Branch DFO Maritimes |
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Industry
Groups
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Networks
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| Atlantic Cooperative Wildlife
Ecology Research Network (ACWERN) |
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| Coastal Communities Network |
The Coastal Communities Network (CCN) of Nova Scotia is a volunteer
association of organizations whose mission is to provide a forum to encourage dialogue,
share information, create strategies and undertake actions that promote the survival and
development of our coastal and rural communities. |
| Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Network
(EMAN) |
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| New Brunswick Environmental Network |
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| Fundy Forum |
DFO
sponsored Listserver/Website on Fundy topics.
(presently inactive) |
| Fundynet - The Bay of Fundy Connection |
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| Gulf of Maine Information Exchange (GOMINFOEX) |
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Publications
and E-zines
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| Éléments Online Environmental Magazine |
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| The Razorbill - Fundy Bird
Observatory Magazine |
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Ocean Yearbook |
The
International Ocean Institute's major publication is the Ocean
Yearbook, published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers in cooperation with the
Marine & Environmental Law Institute at Dalhousie Law School.
Twenty-two volumes have been published to date, with the University
of Chicago Press publishing volumes 1-19. |
Other Groups
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| Atlantic Coastal Zone Information
Steering Committee |
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| Dartmouth RARGOM |
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| Atlantic Cooperative Wildlife Ecology
Research Network |
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| FAX ACTION |
send
faxes to politicians on environmental issues |
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