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An attractive new strategy for brain surgeryA Canadian team is developing minimally-invasive micro-tools for brain surgery that can be operated by magnetic fields from outside of the skull. The tools, including scalpels and forceps, will enter the cranium through small incisions, and then be controlled by focused and precise magnetic fields. Eric Diller is associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Toronto and his research was published in the journal Science Robotics.Animal tool use is fishyIn recent decades scientists have discovered animals from primates to birds and marine mammals can use tools — a capacity once thought to be exclusive to humans. Now scientists have discovered fish using hard surfaces to crack open hard-shelled prey and get at the meaty meal inside. The research, led by Juliette Tariel-Adam from Macquarie University, included recruiting divers and scientists from around the world to report any sightings of tool use, which led to 16 reports across five species of wrasses. The results were published in the journal Coral Reefs.Bad news — a long cold bath may be good for youFor a hardy few, soaking in cold water has long been held out as being healthful and invigorating. Well, unfortunately, the latest research suggests that they're right. Volunteers who soaked in cold water for an hour a day for a week showed improvements in autophagy, an important cellular clean-up function that typically declines with age. Kelli King is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Ottawa and was co-lead on this study, published in the journal Advanced Biology. How the unicorn of the sea uses its hornThe Narwhal is a small whale distinguished by its long spiral horn — an elongated tooth. Researchers have long speculated about what the ostentatious bit of dentition is actually for, but the elusive narwhal has, until now, been hard to study. Now scientists, including Cortney Watt from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, have used drones to learn that the horn is used in several ways: to play, explore, and forage. The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science.Why your body and brain might be fighting your efforts to get and stay slimmerNew research is revealing why it's so difficult to keep weight off after you've lost it. One study in Nature found that genes in the fat cells of people who lost a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery largely continued to behave as if they were still obese. Ferdinand von Meyenn, from ETH Zurich, said that despite these individuals becoming, in many respects, much more healthy, genes that became active during obesity remained active, and genes that were turned off, remained turned off, predisposing them to regain lost weight. In formerly obese mice, their fat cells remained much better at taking up sugars and fats. In addition, another study revealed that neurons in a primitive part of the brain hold onto memories of fat and sugar that can drive our cravings, according to a study on mice in Nature Metabolism. Guillaume de Lartigue, from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and the University of Pennsylvania, said specific neural circuits in the brain light up, depending on whether the gut received sugar or fat. Removing these neurons protected the mice from diet-induced weight gain, something de Lartigue is hoping to translate to humans to dial down impulsive eating behaviour.

In this episode of Geographical Thinking, host Michelle Brake is joined by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Lead Data Scientist at Esri Canada, to explore how AI is transforming marine conservation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada collaborated with Esri Canada to train deep learning models to detect beluga whales in Arctic waters using aerial, drone, and satellite imagery. With accuracy rates of 85-88%, these models can analyze thousands of images in hours, a task that previously took months. Mohamed shares insights into the challenges of distinguishing whales from ice, the evolution of the AI models, and what this breakthrough means for the future of marine research. Tune in to discover how technology is helping us better understand Arctic ecosystems and the impact of climate change.

De Clarke/Cortes Currents - There has been a flurry of media stories about the dangers of eating raw oysters lately, but Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirmed that there have been no problems with Cortes Island grown oysters. (And there have been no problems anywhere with cooked oysters.) Only one of the 8 emergency closures DF0 listed, in response to Cortes Currents request, is in the Discovery Islands. A DFO notice from December 23 states, “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received reports of illness linked to BC Aquaculture Tenure Landfile #1402974” in the Bold Island-Crescent Channel area between Quadra and Read Islands. The other 7 oyster closures pertained to 42 ‘Landfiles' in the Baynes Sound area across from Denman Island. Mo Qutob, Communications Advisor with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, emailed that all of the closures he listed were in force as of December 31, 2024. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received illness reports linked to aquaculture tenures in British Columbia and has recommended emergency closures for certain aquaculture tenures within Pacific Fisheries Management Areas 13 and 14.” The Crescent Channel tenure mentioned above is in Management Area 13 (Subarea 13-12), and the Baynes Sound closures were in Management Area 14 (Subareas 14-8 and 14-15). Two of the Landfiles mentioned In DF0's December 19, 2024, closure notice (#1402293, #1413888), were also in US reports about people being infected with Norovirus after eating ‘raw oysters from British Columbia.' The associated DFO notice mentions ‘multiple reports of illness' and lists closures to 13 Landfiles in the Baynes Sound area. A second closure notice, issued the same day, lists closures to another 18 Landfiles in the Baynes Sound area. An extensive list of these and subsequent closure notices is at the bottom of this page. Qutob: “The Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) is a federal food safety program jointly administered by the CFIA, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and DFO. The goal of the program is to minimize the health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated bivalve molluscan shellfish such as mussels, oysters and clams.” “As partners in the CSSP, CFIA conducts testing for biotoxins and ECCC conducts water quality sampling. DFO's role as partner in the CSSP is to enact fishery openings and closures based on recommendations from CFIA and ECCC. Please reach out to those agencies for specific information concerning biotoxins and water quality sampling.” “DFO's mandate under the CSSP is to manage shellfish harvest (e.g., to close and open areas, patrol closures) and provide support to illness investigations.”

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - There are more Chum swimming up Basil Creek than we've seen for years. According to Matthew Clarke of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Cortes Island isn't the only place where the Chum run is good this year.  “As a general rule this year things are looking much better for Chum than they have looked, albeit with a couple of places that are not quite as strong as we would have hoped to see,”  he explained. “We are seeing strength like you mentioned on Cortes. We actually saw some Chum in Campbell River, which has been hard for us to really survey for a while. It was nice to see that because we have had that as a question mark. Oyster River has some good Chum numbers in it, and as we move down the island, things are generally good."  "There are definitely some returns that are better than we have seen in recent years, but we are also seeing some runs that may not come up quite as high as we would like to see. At Orford (which empties into Bute Inlet and has a summer Chum population) we saw a few thousand fish come back, but it wasn't excellent returns relative to what we've seen elsewhere. In adjacent rivers, like the Qualicum, Little Qualicum, and Big Qualicum, one is not showing quite as strong, but the other one is showing reasonable strength." "As a rule, pretty much throughout the entire south coast area, we've seen poor Chum productivity since about 2017. Some years we did see some slight upticks in abundance. 2019 was  poorest year on record for all south coast Chum stocks and that has tumbling down effects. Chum returns are primarily  3, 4 and 5 year old fish with the 4 year old component typically being the strongest, but that can vary a little bit."  “Last year the dominant brood year return would have been from 2019, a low abundance year. We saw low abundance pretty much throughout, but with maybe a slight indication that things were improving for Chum. We typically see that four year old component as the most abundant component, but in the test fishery last year, we actually saw the three year olds showing up in really strong numbers. Typically,  four year olds are about 80% of what we would expect to see. Last year,  in the final days of the test fishery, 50% of the run consisted of 3 year old fish." 

Now, that's a lot of use for the money. A fish harvester in Newfoundland recently recovered a piece of ocean research equipment that had travelled a long way, and for a long time. The drifting buoy - or "drifter" - was found just south of St. Jacques Island in Fortune Bay. The ocean research buoy had been floating in the ocean for 64 years, since October 3rd, 1960. Nancy Soontiens is a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. She spoke with CBC's Hillary Johnson.

Why BC is struggling to control the surge in dangerous whale encounters Guest: Dan Vo, Field Supervisor with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Whale Protection Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's on the show this morning: -Can monkeys predict election outcomes? Guest: Dr. Michael Platt, Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania -View From Victoria: Does campaign location hint at worries? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer -The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Sep 27, 2024 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News -Why BC is struggling to control the surge in dangerous whale encounters Guest: Dan Vo, Field Supervisor with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Whale Protection Unit -Why is Earth gaining a second moon? Guest: Dr. Jenifer Millard, Astronomer and Host of the Awesome Astronomy Podcast -Kickin' it with the Whitecaps for Sep 27, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps -Keep It Local: How local farmers are training the next generation Guest: Deep Brar, Owner and Operator of Brarstar Orchards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Clements is an aquatic biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton. He's our guide along the shore where this morning we discover Sea Gooseberries.

Jeff Clements is an aquatic biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton. He's our guide along the shore where this morning we discover Sea Gooseberries.

Jeff Clements is an aquatic biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton. He's our guide along the shore where this morning we discover Sea Gooseberries.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft of its national strategy on Atlantic salmon. The goal of the strategy is to restore and maintain Atlantic salmon populations and habitats. Neville Crabbe is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Salmon Federation. He shares his thoughts on the draft.

We're kicking off a new series called "A Shore Thing." Over the next few weeks, we'll learn all about the wonders of marine life on our shores. Our guide is Jeff Clements, an aquatic biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton. This morning, we learned about moon snails.

Shore Thing is a summer series exploring the interesting marine life on and around the shorelines of this province. Our guide is Jeff Clements. He's a biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Moncton. First up, the Northern Moonsnail!

Alberto Wareham of Icewater Seafoods reacts to cod announcement + Harvester Terry Ryan frustrated by DFO's new northern cod management approach + The FFAW's Jason Spingle says the union is concerned that some of this cod quota going to Canada's offshore fleet.

In this episode, Stuart and Carolyn speak with Dr. Jon Midwood of Fisheries and Oceans Canada about invasive...goldfish? Really? In the Great Lakes? It turns out that invasive goldfish is a thing, and they're being studied to better understand how to control them and limit the ecosystem effects that they have. Tune in to find out more!Show links:Jon and colleagues' recent paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0380133023002460https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/goldfish-study-1.5076637 Cootes Paradise https://www.rbg.ca/gardens-trails/by-attraction/trails/trail-maps/cootes-paradise-trails/ Hamilton Harbour https://maps.app.goo.gl/K5E7uq9LF5pgLR2x9 Christine Boston https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christine-Boston, https://twitter.com/ladyfishbio?lang=en  Royal Botanical Gardens Fishway https://www.rbg.ca/plants-conservation/nature-sanctuaries/fishway/ Fish Doorbell https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/style/fish-doorbell-visdeurbel-netherlands.htmlGreat Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) https://glatos.glos.us/ Goldfish in Australia https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ginormous-goldfish-are-invading-australian-rivers-180960177/ Beachwood doughnuts St. Catherines https://www.beechwooddoughnuts.com/ Massasauga Provincial Park https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/themassasauga Show credits:Host & Executive Producer: Stuart CarltonCo-Host and Senior Producer: Carolyn FoleyProducers: Megan Gunn, Renie MilesAssociate Producer: Ethan ChittyCoordinating Producer: Moti AgunbiadeEdited by: Sandra SvobodaPodcast art by: Joel DavenportMusic by: Stuart Carlton

Marc Trudel, a research scientist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada's St. Andrews biological station, discusses the white shark population in our region.

Killer whales are likely ramming boats because they're bored and having funSeveral years ago a small population of killer whales living off the coast of Spain began attacking boats, particularly sailboats, damaging some severely and even sinking a handful. While social media speculation has suggested whale rage as a cause, an international team of killer whale experts recently published a report suggesting the behaviour is not aggression, but is instead an example of these giant social creatures just playing and having fun with a toy. We speak with two contributors to the report: John Ford, research scientist emeritus at the Pacific Biological Station with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, and Renaud de Stephanis, the president of Spanish conservation group CIRCE.4,000-year-old Egyptian skull shows signs of possible surgery for brain cancerResearchers studying the history of cancer in human history recently hit the jackpot. In a collection of human remains at the University of Cambridge they found two skulls from Egypt, both thousands of years old, that show signs of advanced cancer. One of those skulls bore cut marks around the lesions. Lead study author and University of Santiago de Compostela professor Edgard Camarós said that regardless of whether these cuts were made as attempts at treatment or a post-mortem investigation, they show off the sophisticated medical knowledge of ancient Egyptians — and can also help better understand the evolution of cancer.This study was published in Frontiers in Medicine.Gorillas' tiny penises and low sperm count can help us understand infertility in humansGorillas are the biggest of the great apes, but their reproductive anatomy is diminutive. The males have small penises and testes, and low sperm quality. A new genetic analysis, published in the scientific journal eLife, identified the mutations that are responsible for male gorillas' peculiar fertility. Vincent Lynch, an associate professor of biological sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo, said these findings can help us better understand the genes responsible for lower sperm quality in humans.1Illuminating plumes of hot magma in the Earth's mantle with earthquake seismic dataTo understand the source of the magma fueling volcanic eruptions, scientists are using another significant geological event: earthquakes. The seismic waves that earthquakes send through our planet can shine a light on the chimneys of magma that connect the core of the Earth through the mantle to the surface. Karin Sigloch, a professor of geophysics at CNRS — France's National Centre for Scientific Research, is part of an international effort to deploy seismic sensors throughout the oceans to illuminate the mantle plumes. Their research from recent observations in the Indian Ocean around Réunion Island was in Nature Geoscience. It's intelligence all the way down: How cells, tissues and organs have their own smartsWe tend to think of collective intelligence as something we see among animals that work cooperatively to solve problems, like in an ant colony, a school of fish or flock of birds. But biologist Michael Levin, from Harvard and Tufts' universities, thinks collective intelligence also extends to functions within the cell, all the way up to networks of cells, tissues and even organs. He suggests evolution has granted simpler biological layers in living systems the ability to flexibly solve problems. In a recent paper in Communications Biology, he argues we can harness these lower level problem-solving capabilities to make significant advances in regenerative medicine, and treating aging and disease.  

Last week, officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency seized more than 100 kilograms of "unauthorized elvers" from the Pearson airport in Toronto. Stanley King, with the Canadian Committee for a Sustainable Eel Fishery, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the seizure and how it's an early sign Ottawa has increased enforcement.

(The audio content of this podcast is only available in French.) Céline Surette embodies both the chemistry of living things and interdisciplinarity to serve the real needs and questions of communities. And to achieve this, and ensure that critical thinking triumphs, she'll pull out all the stops. Céline Surette is Dean of the Faculty of Science and Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Université de Moncton. She has a unique perspective on natural ecosystems as well as New Brunswick's research community, including mentors and students, for whom she is a guiding light. And she isn't easily thrown off course, even in the face of attempts to criticize science. Listen to Céline Surette talk about all the dimensions of her work in the field and in the lab. Want to know more? Biography: Dr. Céline Surette, Environmental Scientist Group of Shediac, N.B. residents calling for bylaw to ban pesticides - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca Tracadie- Sheila looking at by-law to ban the use of glyphosate Manganese in water tied to kids' low IQ | CBC News Protecting the health of our oceans: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Bernadette Jordan, a former federal cabinet minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, spoke with CBC's Brittany Wentzell about the harassment she faced while in office, and why she's worried that harassment could affect the future of politics.

Atlantic Canada's oldest marine protected area, also known as The Gully, is located off the coast of Nova Scotia and is home to blue whales, rare deep-sea corals and sponges and a rare population of northern bottlenose whales. As the area celebrates its 20th year of protection, Derek Fenton with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says there's still much to learn from it.

Andrew Lewin welcomes marine scientist Rebecca Schijns from Oceana Canada to discuss the state of Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. They delve into the challenges facing these fish populations and explore ways for citizens to take action to help move the fishery from a critical zone to a healthy one. Tune in to learn more about the importance of protecting our oceans and how you can make a difference. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube The Decline of Northern Cod and Capelin Fishery Stocks The Northern Cod and Capelin fishery stocks are currently facing significant challenges, with their growth stalling and a potential decline predicted in the near future. The history of the Northern Cod stock dates back over 500 years in Atlantic Canada, playing a crucial role in the region's coastal history. However, industrialization in the 50s and 60s led to overfishing by multiple countries, resulting in the collapse of the fish stocks in Atlantic Canada. Despite efforts to reassess fishing levels, the Canadian fisheries fleet ramped up domestic efforts, leading to further declines in Cod and other ground fish stocks. The Capelin stocks also faced overfishing in the 90s, with no moratorium in place, resulting in ongoing fishing efforts on the stock. Currently, Capelin is at only 9% of its pre-collapse levels, indicating a severe depletion in the stock. The interdependence between Northern Cod and Capelin is crucial, as Cod relies on Capelin as a key prey species. The lack of a comprehensive management plan for both stocks has contributed to their continued depletion and failure to recover to healthy levels. Recent assessments have shown that both Northern Cod and Capelin are hovering near the limit reference point, indicating a critical state for the stocks. Despite some positive signs between 2010 and 2016, growth has since flatlined, with projections indicating a potential decline back into the critical zone. The lack of a robust management plan and clear targets for recovery has hindered efforts to restore these fishery stocks to healthy levels. The recent meetings in Newfoundland, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada and scientific groups discussed the stock assessments, highlighted the urgency of implementing effective management measures. The need for ecosystem-based management decisions, timely implementation of rebuilding plans, and a focus on sustainable harvest levels are crucial to prevent further declines in the Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. The lack of clear management measures and the absence of a long-term vision for rebuilding pose significant challenges to the recovery of these fishery stocks. As concerned citizens and advocates for ocean conservation, it is essential to raise awareness about the critical state of the Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. Contacting government officials, supporting conservation organizations, and advocating for sustainable fisheries management practices can help drive positive change and ensure the long-term health of these important fishery stocks. By taking action and demanding responsible management practices, we can work towards safeguarding the future of Northern Cod and Capelin populations and promoting ecosystem health in the Atlantic region. Lack of Implementation of Management Measures for Fishery Stocks In the episode, Rebecca Skynes from Oceania Canada highlighted the concerning lack of implementation of management measures for fishery stocks, particularly the Northern Cod and Capelin stocks. Despite the availability of tools and resources to improve the situation, there has been a significant delay in implementing necessary measures to ensure the sustainability and recovery of these stocks. Rebecca mentioned that there have been tools and resources in place since 2019, such as a fisheries monitoring policy and a modernized Fisheries Act, which require rebuilding plans and sustainable management of fish stocks. However, there has been a notable gap in implementing these measures effectively. The lack of a comprehensive management plan for these stocks, with defined targets and harvest control rules, has hindered progress towards their recovery. Furthermore, the delay in implementing these management measures has led to uncertainty and varying perspectives among stakeholders, including the fishing industry representatives. The Fisheries Union has expressed a desire to increase harvests, even though the stocks are not at healthy levels. This highlights the urgency of implementing ecosystem-based management plans to prevent overfishing and ensure the long-term health of the fishery stocks. The failure to implement these management measures in a timely manner not only jeopardizes the recovery of fishery stocks but also impacts the fishing community and the ecosystem as a whole. Without clear direction and effective management plans grounded in science, the risk of further decline in fish stocks remains high. Overall, the episode underscores the critical need for prompt and effective implementation of management measures for fishery stocks to ensure their sustainability and prevent long-lasting impacts on the fishing industry and the marine ecosystem. Importance of Comprehensive Management Plans for Fishery Stocks In the episode, Rebecca Skynes from Oceania Canada emphasized the critical importance of having a comprehensive management plan in place for fishery stocks. The management plan should include defined targets and harvest control rules to ensure sustainable and healthy levels for the stocks. Here are some key points highlighting the significance of such plans: Rebuilding Plans: Rebecca mentioned that there is a lack of a comprehensive management plan for fishery stocks like Northern Cod and Capelin. Without a clear plan in place, it becomes challenging to monitor and manage the stocks effectively. Rebuilding plans are essential for stocks that fall within the critical zone, as they provide a roadmap for recovery and sustainable management. Predictable Framework: A well-defined management plan provides a predictable framework for the fishing season. It helps avoid crisis management situations where decisions are made reactively. By establishing clear targets and rules, stakeholders can better prepare for the fishing season and ensure that harvest levels are sustainable. Ecosystem-Based Approaches: The implementation of ecosystem-based management plans is crucial for considering the broader ecological context in which fishery stocks exist. By incorporating ecosystem considerations into management decisions, it becomes possible to address the interconnectedness of species and habitats, leading to more holistic and sustainable management practices. Timeliness and Adaptability: Management plans need to be timely and adaptable to changing conditions. With climate change introducing additional uncertainties, having flexible and responsive management plans is essential. Timely decisions based on the latest scientific information can help prevent overfishing and ensure the long-term health of fishery stocks. Long-Term Vision: A comprehensive management plan should have a long-term vision for the recovery and sustainability of fishery stocks. By setting clear targets for what constitutes a healthy stock and defining harvest control rules to achieve those targets, managers can work towards ensuring the long-term viability of the fisheries. In conclusion, the implementation of comprehensive management plans with defined targets and harvest control rules is crucial for the sustainable management of fishery stocks. These plans provide a structured framework for decision-making, promote ecosystem-based approaches, and aim to achieve healthy and resilient fishery stocks for the future. It is essential for stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to advocate for the development and implementation of robust management plans to protect and conserve our ocean resources.  

Ernest Robichaud of Tabusintac is a longtime lobster fisherman.

Two Mi'kmaw fishermen in Shelburne County were arrested by Fisheries and Oceans Canada last week for fishing elvers while the season is cancelled. The men say they were forced to walk in sock feet for hours in the middle of the night after their boots and phones were taken by officials. Jim Michael, a Mi'kmaw lawyer, joins host Jeff Douglas to weigh in on the situation.

Temporary residents jump to 2.7M as Ottawa tries to curb migration (1:56) Guest: Chantal Ianniciello (pronounced yani-chiell-LO), immigration/refugee lawyer Journo Corner: Foreign interference commission resumes public hearings: Will it provide the answers many are looking for? (17:04)  Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail From Scott Pilgrim to stalinist USSR: Mary Elizabeth Winstead on her career in movies and her new series alongside husband Ewan McGregor (33:55) Guest: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, actress MarineLand Niagara under scrutiny once again with rumours it won't open this year (47:38) Guest: Phil Demers, former Marineland trainer, co-founder of animal activist organization UrgentSeas Rescuing an orphaned killer whale off Vancouver Island (55:56) Guest: Jared Towers, a research technician with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and executive director of Bay Cetology As NTSB starts Baltimore investigation, are Canadian bridges safe? (1:06:15)  Guest: Elena Dragomirescu, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa Canada's maple syrup reserve almost empty as sap season at risk of becoming another casualty of the winter that wasn't (1:25:34) Guest: Simon Doré-Ouellet, deputy director general of the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers

Toronto police officer advises to leave car keys by the front door to avoid home invasion (1:39) Guest: Hank Idsinga, former head of the Toronto Police Service's homicide unit, crime commentator for 640 Toronto and Global News 500 Days in the Wild: Meet the woman who completed the entire 24,000km Trans Canada Trail, and filmed it (13:41) Guest: Dianne Whelan, award-winning Canadian author and filmmaker, director of 500 Days in the Wild What makes a song memorable or catchy? (44:10) Guest: Dr. John Ashley Burgoyne, Assistant Professor, Computational Musicology, University of Amsterdam Coral reef that ‘shouldn't exist' thrives off B.C.'s Pacific Ocean (1:01:49) Guest: Cherisse Du Preez, Head of Deep-Sea Ecology Program, Marine Spatial Ecology and Analysis Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

One of the biggest threats to our oceans is marine litter and in particular, ghost fishing gear. Ghost gear refers to any fishing equipment or fishing-related litter that has been abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded and is some of the most harmful and deadly debris found in oceans. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is taking immediate steps to address this urgent issue. Guest: Art Demsky - Detachment Commander Fisheries and Oceans Canada

A potentially invasive crayfish has been found in a Yarmouth-area pond. Sarah Kingsbury, a senior aquatic invasive species biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, says it could be a marbled crayfish — a species that can essentially clone itself and take over ecosystems.

In another first, this month's episode of The Ocean Decade Show comes to you from on board the R/V Falkor as it's undertaking an ultra fine-scale seafloor mapping expedition in the hydrothermal vent fields of the Eastern Galapágos Spreading Center. One of the members of this groundbreaking (or should we say, ground-mapping!) team is Dr. Cherisse Du Preez, a deep-sea explorer and marine biologist who works for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Dr. Du Preez has been part of several endorsed UN Ocean Decade Actions and during this episode, we'll dig into her penchant for exploration, the importance of working alongside Canadian First Nations tribal nations for her work, and the broader role Canada has been playing to ensure a successful Ocean Decade. 

A marine conservationist weighs in on the federal Envronment Commissioner's scathing report on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's lack of dependable data.

A new report concludes that Fisheries and Oceans Canada lacks dependable data to sustainably manage commercial fisheries and protect fish stocks from overfishing. We ask marine conservationist Katie Schleit, with Oceans North, what this means for Canada's oceans.

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a dive into the ocean with Nicole Ebert, Senior Project Administrator at Ocean Legacy Foundation, joining us from Vancouver, Canada. The Ocean Legacy Foundation has just received funding for ghost gear collection and processing technology following severe Atlantic storms. The Ocean Legacy Foundation is an internationally recognized organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution response programs. They have received $551,270 in funding from the Ghost Gear Fund, a federally funded program led by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The funding will be used to expand existing networks across Maritime provinces, develop infrastructure, and increase local material management capacity with skill-based training for marine plastics within Atlantic communities. Ocean Legacy will establish rope shredding and bailing capacity in Truro, Nova Scotia, in partnership with Scotia Recycling, support Coastal Action and partners in performing outreach and material collection as well as work with Full Circle Plastics to continue developing lumber products made from materials collected during cleanup efforts. “Strategically managing marine plastic waste and pollution across Canada while developing local capacity is absolutely critical in restoring sensitive coastal habitats, preserving vulnerable aquatic species and stimulating socio-economic development in communities recovering from natural disasters,” said Chloé Dubois, co-founder, Ocean Legacy Foundation. “Catalyzing solutions which decarbonize Eastern Canada's economy will continue to cultivate the necessary global leadership to curb the detrimental impacts of global atmospheric carbon emissions. We are grateful to have received this funding and will continue to collectively make the largest impact we can with local community.” The Ghost Gear Fund is a federally funded program led by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, intended to support Canada's commitment to prevent and mitigate the risk of ghost fishing and encourages the development of sustainable fishing practices, particularly as it applies to abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) domestically and abroad. This work is being carried out as part of the Government of Canada's broader commitments to support national and international efforts to reduce plastics in our oceans and the use of plastics in government operations, as well as to reduce the occurrence and effects of ghost gear around the world. To date, the Ghost Gear Fund has funded 91 projects, for a total of $26.7 million. This funding from the Ghost Gear Fund will be utilized by March 31, 2024. For more information about OLF, visit https://oceanlegacy.ca/ For more information about the Ghost Gear Fund, visit https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/management-gestion/ghostgear-equipementfantome/program-programme/index-eng.html As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

REEF's 2023 Discover the Sea Underwater Photo Contest is now accepting entries through September 18, 2023. There are several categories including fish portraits, macro, and more. You can check it out at www.REEF.org/photocontest The third quarter 2023 Alert Diver Magazine from DAN arrived. This edition features Stan Waterman as the  profiled diver. You can also learn about diving in San Diego, Lembah, Palau and Turks and Caicos. Check out the DAN was there for me section for another story of why DAN membership is so valuable. The Toronto Star newspaper had an article "New government rules spell end for Nova Scotia's distinctive shark fishing derbies". After 30 years, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has decided these tournaments no longer serve any scientific purpose and will only issue licenses under certain conditions. Turns out the tournaments aren't able to meet those conditions. NASA's Climate Change Newsletter reported that according to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, July 2023 was the hottest month on record since 1880. Still think climate change is a hoax? Commentary Being prepared as a diver is critical. Two stories demonstrate the need to be prepared. These two stories had positive outcomes but could have easily been very different. First, there were four divers rescued 50 miles off the coast of North Carolina. They got caught in a current and couldn't make it to the boat. Fortunately, one of the divers had a strobe that was spotted by a Coast Guard plane. They were ultimately picked up by a Navy destroyer. But what happened to their boat. Did they have anyone onboard? Being 50 miles offshore takes more preparation and perhaps they should have also taken a portable GPS in the water with them - especially if they didn't have anyone onboard while diving. Then there is the story of a diver in Florida being rescued by two off duty police officers who were out fishing. They saw a diver flopping his arms in the water and they thought it was a bird. Turns out, the diver also got caught in a current and was pushed two miles from his boat. There was someone on the boat but couldn't spot their missing diver because of the swell. I don't think this diver had an SMB and it sounds like they were diving alone. Also, did the person on the boat, know how to effect a rescue. In this episode of Sea Hunt - Base of Operations - Mike is testing out a new underwater platform for sustained diving operations when he encounters two well-known underwater photographers who want him to help them with a deep dive to a wreck. When Mike refuses to help them, they decide to practice their deep diving alone. They get in trouble with nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness. Mike must first fight the narc'd diver and then take the other one down to his Base of Operations for in-water recompression. Mike pulls out all of his tricks to save the diver.

Who's in, who's out and who's moving in the biggest cabinet shuffle of the Trudeau era Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies What goes on behind the scenes of a major cabinet shuffle Guest: Jeni Armstrong, Instructor, Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management As home prices soar, Habitat for Humanity helps higher-income Canadians buy properties Guest: Julia Deans, President, Habitat for Humanity An active underwater volcano teems with life off Vancouver Island Guest: Cherisse Du Preez, Head of Deep-Sea Ecology Program, Marine Spatial Ecology and Analysis Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Sciences and Adjunct Professor, Biology Department, University of Victoria A world built on trash: How garbage creates an environmental and human catastrophe Guest: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, features editor at British GQ and author of Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where it Goes, and Why It Matters

It's important to be able to assess any situation as a leader, but how do you mitigate risk? What are some exclusions to some of the time tested principles we all adhere by? In this episode, Scott Tessier answers these questions and more. What You'll Learn: 1. A framework for open communication between multiple stakeholders 2. What to prioritize in a time of crisis 3. Why you should make yourself visible as a leader 4. How to avoid working from home becoming living at work 5. Why is it important to put your oxygen mask on first? 6. When does the Golden Rule not apply? 7. What is the color coded check-in? 8. Time off can actually boost your productivity, but do you trust in those around you to do so 9. Prepare the next level of leaders in your company by creating opportunity for failure Who is Scott? Scott Tessier has served as CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) since 2013. Before joining the C-NLOPB, he was an advisor in the petroleum industry on legislative and regulatory matters in Alberta. Prior to that, Scott served in senior positions with regulatory mandates during a public service career that spanned twelve years at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and three years in the Health and Northern Economic Development portfolios. Scott's extensive career got started with the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment and the St. John's Harbour Atlantic Coastal Action Program. Follow Scott: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-tessier-5b50961/ More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

The best way to protect whales is to keep ships and other human activities away from them, but we have to know where they are in order to avoid them. Traditionally this has meant watching for whales from the surface, which is time consuming and ineffective especially for deep diving species of whales. The solution may be to use another sense: sound rather than sight. The same acoustic detection techniques developed to detect the submarines are now being used to listen underwater for unique whale calls. Scientists and researchers with the Department of National Defence's science and technology organization, Defence Research and Development Canada, are working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, Dalhousie University and industry partners in this collaborative effort to protect whales. The goal is to use the underwater sound data in an app with a simple interface that will alert red or green on areas to avoid on a map in order to protect whales. This project has received permitting from DFO and Government of Nunavut along with obtaining animal ethics approval from Dalhousie. In this episode: Commander Brian May, @DRDC_RDDC Associate Centre Director of the Atlantic Research Centre Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) DRDC Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-research-development.html Dr. Carolyn Binder @CMBinder Defence Scientist for DRDC, specializes in ocean acoustics https://gisp.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/apps/WhaleInsight/eng/?locale=en Dr. Sarah Fortune @SFortuneSea Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University specializes in whale ecology and conservation. Lab Website: https://www.fortunewhalelab.com/ In the Media CBC story: Canada's military watches for whales, to adjust its exercises (Jan 2022) - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4865227480230719 Tweet: World Whales Day video - https://twitter.com/DRDC_RDDC/status/1495412937837658114?s=20&t=JaZPyDEBR2BB-tFke8bwvw Other resources Acoustic data from the gliders and DFO buoys: https://whalemap.org Contribute to citizen science here in the Atlantic: https://www.canadianwhaleinstitute.ca/whalealert For the West Coast: https://wildwhales.org/wras/ Ocean Protection Plan - https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/oceans-protection-plan Maritimes Marine Animal Response Society - https://marineanimals.ca/ Listen to Whales - https://apps-nefsc.fisheries.noaa.gov/pacm/#/ Learn more about the science of sound - https://dosits.org Collaborators Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Maj Dugald Thomson (DRDC Air Force Liaison Officer at DRDC) Mr Craig Reesor (Defence Construction Canada supporting RCAF Environment and Operational Sustainability) DRDC scientists: Dr Andrew Day Dr Brendan Rideout Mr Aaron Webstey Dalhousie University University of Windsor University of New Brunswick University of Ottawa Fisheries and Oceans Canada Transport Canada Royal Canadian Navy Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Wildlife Society and Nunavut Fishing Association JASCO Applied Sciences Open Ocean Robotics Project Supporters World Wildlife Fund through Mitacs (Leah Trigg postdoctoral fellowship) ArcticNet This work is endorsed by: United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

Ep 443  - Monitoring the Ocean in Real-Time Guest: Dr. Scott Beatty By Stuart McNish   The odds are good that you live on the coast. In Canada, according to Natural Resources Canada, 38.3 percent of us live within 20 kilometres of the coast. In the US, more than 52 percent live within miles of the coast. What happens on the waters that lap against our shores matters. According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, “we rely on our oceans for food, jobs, [and] clean air. Our social fabric is woven into the vast history of maritime and indigenous traditions.”   What happens at sea is, however, a mystery. Key to understanding what is happening along the vast coastline is data – real-time data. Not just modelling or satellite imagery – real data gathered from the ocean and beamed up in real-time. Enter Victoria-based MarineLabs' “CoastAware” ocean buoys that are now providing critical information to ships' captains, coastal communities, port authorities and governments.   Data that helps to ensure safe passage, data that helps ports react to changing weather, and data that ensures coastal communities have time to batten down the hatches in advance of storms and rogue waves.   We invited Dr. Scott Beatty of MarineLabs to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the importance of real-time wind and wave data and the long-term insights it provides to coastal communities and the plan for changing climatic conditions.   Join me Mar 28 for Conversations Live - A Vancouver Sun Town Hall: Climate Smart Ag - Raising Better Food?   If you love communications and speech writing you'll gain valuable insights from Presidential SpeechWriting which I narrated.

A new type of ice may reshape our understanding of water Dr. Andrea Sella, Professor of Chemistry at the University College of London and Co-Author of “Medium-Density Amorphous Ice” Could public pressure push Ottawa to fund privatized healthcare?  Katherine Ward, Global News Toronto Experts slam Fisheries and Oceans Canada for publishing scientifically flawed report Bob Chamberlain, Chair of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance Will China's surveillance balloon influence the future of our National Security? Michel Juneau-Katsuya - Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” What are the challenges forecasted to hit BC's housing market? Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association What's happening on the ground in Syria? Laila Khdir, Syrian Immigrant and Producer at 980 CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts slam Fisheries and Oceans Canada for publishing scientifically flawed report Bob Chamberlain, Chair of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How well do you REALLY know your goldfish? We have some real suprises for you! Christine Boston from Fisheries and Oceans Canada joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a common fish that's not just in our aquariums anymore.

The storm surge and the waves changed things on the bottom of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in a way that scientists are still coming to terms with. Peter Galbraith is a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, he has been investigating the potential impacts and how Fiona affected the temperatures of the water.

The waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, have gone through a temperature change because of Fiona, and it's still unclear what effect that will have on sea life. We hear from Peter Galbraith, a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Brook Schryer recalled his first interaction with zebra mussels in the early 1990s. He was living with his family on Lake Scugog in Ontario and one fall, Schryer and his brothers pulled the family boat out of the water and noticed that it was double its normal weight. This was because of the sheer number of tiny mollusks that clung to the bottom of the boat. The brothers scraped the mussels off the boat but at just five years old, Brook didn't understand just how big of a problem the pesky mollusks would become. Zebra mussels are native to the Black and Caspian seas region in southeastern Europe and in the 1980s they established themselves in the Great Lakes through ballast water from ships. According to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as of 2020, the mussels have been found in Lake St. Clair, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, the Mississippi River watershed and most recently in Lake Winnipeg, the Red River and the Nelson River. Zebra mussels have created huge changes in the ecosystems they have established in; they have also caused significant economic impacts. In the 1990s and early 2000s, attempts were made to prevent other invasive species from causing the same havoc. On this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella speaks with experts about the damage caused by zebra mussels and finds out what has been done to stop the spread of the invasive species and how can we prevent it from happening again. Contact: Email: erica.vella@globalnews.ca Resource for reporting invasive species in North America www.EDDMapS.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fishermen, Indigenous communities and environmental groups teamed up to study Saint John Harbour in a variety of ways, and the result is a detailed snapshot of its ecosystem. Bethany Reinhart with Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the details.

Fishermen, Indigenous communities and environmental groups teamed up to study Saint John Harbour in a variety of ways, and the result is a detailed snapshot of its ecosystem. Bethany Reinhart with Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the details.

Fishermen, Indigenous communities and environmental groups teamed up to study Saint John Harbour in a variety of ways, and the result is a detailed snapshot of its ecosystem. Bethany Reinhart with Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the details.

Aaron Pete sits down with Dr. Peter Ross to learn about ocean pollution, plastics, and chemicals. He discovered the region's killer whales to be the most ‘contaminated marine mammals in the world' in a groundbreaking study, and reported on the widespread distribution of microplastics in the NE Pacific and Arctic oceans. In this interview, Dr. Ross explains the causes of ocean pollution, what is being done to address this growing global problem and what individuals can do to help. Dr. Peter S. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert working as a senior scientist with Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia as well as the University of Victoria. Dr. Ross is a Science Manager and ocean pollution scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the academic, government and private sectors. Skilled in conservation research, Public Engagement, Media interactions, Scientific Publishing, Report Writing, Policy Analysis. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and MSc from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He recently served as the Vice-President of Research at Ocean Wise, where he founded the Ocean Pollution Research Program, launched PollutionTracker and the Plastics Lab. He served for 16 years as a federal Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. His work with priority pollutants and microplastics has led to numerous invitations to advise industry, government, the G7, the European Union, and the OECD. His work has been featured prominently in national and international media. Dr Ross is now Senior Scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation, where he is developing a new community-oriented Healthy Waters Program. Peter Ross LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ross-53241855/?originalSubdomain=ca Peter Ross Twitter: https://twitter.com/calypsocoast Donate to Raincoast Conservation: https://www.raincoast.org/donate/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/geiqqB2TJxg Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:25 Serving in the Canadian Military 0:10:50 Becoming an Ocean Pollution Expert 0:37:49 Killer Whales in BC are the most CONTAMINATED marine mammals 0:49:59 Indigenous Principles & Conservation 1:07:40 Ocean Garbage Patches & Boyan Slat 1:23:34 Polyester, Plastics & Ocean Pollution 1:51:35 Saving the Ocean 2:20:49 Are Aquariums Good or Bad? 2:39:12 How Can Listeners Help Save the Ocean?

Commercial fishing? There's an app for that! CEO Kortney Opshaug and her team have spent more than five years partnering with fishers and testing gear to help innovate an industry in need of an overhaul; the commercial fishing industry. Blue Ocean Gear offers intelligent, connected Smart Buoys to provide real-time gear tracking for commercial fishing fleets out on the ocean. This technology is clutch! As it stands, over 600,000 metric tons of fishing gear is lost to the oceans every year! This consumes up to 30% of the world's fishery stocks while causing fleets to lose billions of dollars in revenue and gear replacement costs. Another NASA scientist that saw an opportunity to transfer her knowledge to ocean tech. Now working more with NOAA and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Kortney shares her motivation and heart that's driven her to start this company. Listen to learn more about what spawned this great idea, and other insights Blue Ocean Gear providing to benefit our oceans.

For years, Fisheries and Oceans Canada have minimized the risk of a virus some of its own scientists believe is threatening wild salmon.

Do goldfish live in the Great Lakes? Christine Boston is an aquatic research biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. She joins us to talk about how big they get, how they wind up in the lakes and whether they stay gold. Follow Christine Boston on Instagram and Twitter. Find us on Instagram. Our theme song is by Adam Wendler.