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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership
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The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership is a “Virtual Institute” open to individuals and groups who are interested in the well being of the Bay of Fundy. It is our goal to promote the integrity, vitality, biodiversity and productivity of the Bay of Fundy.
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At-sea observer program is ‘broken’ advocates say but electronic tools and AI could help | CBC News
Advocates say the observer program for Atlantic Canada’s fisheries is "broken," with many fisheries failing to meet required levels for monitoring by at-sea observers.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A summary of International Geodiversity Day @geodiversityday.bsky.social in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark #NovaScotia @visitnovascotia.bsky.social ⚒️ www.geodiversityday.org/post/geodive...
Geodiversity Day 2025 at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
In this guest article Tim Fedak outlines how the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, Nova Scotia, Canada celebrated International Geodiversity Day 2025 with a very special guided hike.Photo of sunr...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Let's hear it for the tiny and mighty that are changing entire oceans!
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Tiny Turbulent Whirls Keep the Arctic Ocean Flowing - Eos
Centimeter-sized turbulence controls the rate at which the Arctic Ocean churns.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Good tidings! The latest issue of Fundy Tidings is available at www.bofep.org/wpbofep/wp-c...
and packed with great information and announcements.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Share Your Voice: Offshore Wind
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December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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An eternal and timely question may soon be answered.
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When Does Rainfall Become Recharge? - Eos
Counting drips in caves is helping to reveal how much precipitation is needed to start refilling underground aquifers.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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When Should a Tsunami Not Be Called a Tsunami? - Eos
It’s time to redefine the term so it more clearly conveys meaningful risks to coastal communities and prompts them to act when needed.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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2026 ACCESS/BoFEP Conference: 5.19.26-5.22.26
Mt. Allison University, Sackville, NB: “Connecting communities to ocean science”. Abstracts due 3.31.26. Public forum scheduled for evening of 5.20.25: "Making Connections and Ocean Literacy". [email protected] and [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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2026 ACCESS/BoFEP Conference: 5.19.26-5.22.26
Mt. Allison University, Sackville, NB: “Connecting communities to ocean science”. Abstracts due 3.31.26. Public forum scheduled for evening of 5.20.25: "Making Connections and Ocean Literacy". [email protected] and [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Restoration of a creek in the Bay of Fundy watershed (creeks aren't supposed to be straight lines)
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Fish habitat restored at unnaturally straight Saint John creek | CBC News
A Saint John creek in an industrial park had become unnaturally straight from sediment and contaminants. But after recent work from environmental group ACAP Saint John, the waterway is now more habita...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Echoes From the Past: How Land Reclamation Slowly Modifies Coastal Environments - Eos
Reclamation of tide-influenced areas has a large impact on coastal environments through gradual modification of tidal dynamics, erosion, and siltation.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A New Way for Coastal Planners to Explore the Costs of Rising Seas - Eos
A framework featuring a range of plausible future sea level rise scenarios could help coastal planners prepare critical infrastructure for the worst-case scenario.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Vulnerability of marine megafauna to global at‐sea anthropogenic threats
Marine megafauna species are affected by a wide range of anthropogenic threats. To evaluate the risk of such threats, species’ vulnerability to each threat must first be determined. We build on the e...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A Bay of Fundy legend who shall be missed.
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Susan Ann Farquharson - St. George Funeral Home Ltd.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Ann Farquharson, aged 65, who left us peacefully at home on November 7th with her family by her side. A person of ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Not shocking news but sad... Watch for the new Fundy Minute on plastics (coming soon).
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New N.S. study finds microplastics in edible portions of lobster tails | CBC News
Dalhousie University researchers found an average of six to seven microplastic particles per gram of meat.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Marine Heat Waves Slow the Ocean’s Carbon Flow - Eos
When plankton find themselves in hot water, organic matters stalls at the surface and disrupts transport of carbon to the deep ocean.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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From the BBC(!)
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Where travellers can walk on the ocean floor
Swept twice daily by the world's highest tides, the Bay of Fundy is home to a host of only-here experiences for adventurous travellers willing to venture off the beaten path.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Imagine a burp in the Bay of Fundy!
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The Southern Ocean May Be Building Up a Massive Burp - Eos
Modeled results suggest that if anthropogenic emissions decrease and the atmosphere cools, heat stored in the Southern Ocean could be released abruptly in a few hundred years, kicking off a temporary ...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Shhh; listen. Do you hear it?
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Scientists Tune In to the Ocean’s Sound Waves - Eos
A new technique detects inaudible acoustic signals from crashing waves, opening up possibilities for monitoring sea and atmospheric conditions from shore.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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This is an excellent short documentary about the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership's very own vice-chair is a star with excellent communication. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC6m...
This Bay Moves 100 Billion Tons of Water Every Day
YouTube video by PBS Terra
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October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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North Atlantic right whale population grew slightly in 2024 | CBC News
The long-endangered North Atlantic right whale saw a “modest” increase in numbers in 2024, according to a newly released estimate from the New England Aquarium, and ship strikes and entanglements are ...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Fundy tides to peak in 2034, adding urgency to Chignecto flood project | CBC News
The protection of the Chignecto Isthmus is on track for completion in 2035. That’s right around the same time that an astronomical tidal cycle hits its peak, increasing the chance a storm surge will c...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Ocean and coastal acidification are severe threats to the Bay of Fundy. You can read more in this just-released report.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Good Fundy Tidings to you all. The September 2025 issue is ready for your reading pleasure at www.bofep.org/wpbofep/wp-c...
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Lack of transparency about salmon die-off feels like déjà vu, salmon federation says | CBC News
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is calling for a large-scale investigation into a mass fish die-off reported by Mowi Canada East, saying a lack of transparency means things aren't adding up.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM