Browsing by Subject "biodiversity"
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A Comparison of Eight Country Plans for the Invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean [graduate project].
(2016)The coastal Caribbean region is generally characterized by the following ecosystems: coral reefs, mangroves and seagrasses, also including other environments, such as sandy beaches and rocky shores. These tropical ecosystems ... -
DETERMINANTS OF THE BIODIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION OF STREAM INSECT COMMUNITIES
(Springer, 2009)The North Mountain of the Annapolis Valley, NS, in eastern Canada, is a ~200 km basalt ridge drained by many small first or second order streams in independent catchments. The area is fairly uniform geologically, presenting ... -
Effects of Different Light Treatments on a Microbial Mat Photobioreactor
One of the most exciting scientific innovations in fish feed and waste remediation systems has been the use of microbial mats for biomass production. This study aimed to improve productivity of biomass in an open microbial ... -
Evaluating the role and designation of critical habitat for conserving Canadian marine species at risk: a decision framework
(2012-09-20)Human-induced activities are increasing the rate at which species and their habitats are declining. The Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) offers a protective framework for species and their habitat. To receive full habitat ... -
GRAPTOLITE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY CHANGES SURROUNDING THE LATE ORDOVICIAN MASS EXTINCTION: HIGH RESOLUTION DATA FROM THE BLACKSTONE RIVER, YUKON
The Late Ordovician Extinction Event (LOME), the first of the “Big Five” extinction events, decimated marine communities just prior to the end of the period (ca. 444 Ma). Graptolites, the principal index taxon during the ... -
MANAGING AND ENHANCING URBAN TREE DIVERSITY: A COMPARISON OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT IN TWO CANADIAN CITIES
Given the widespread suburbanization of Canadian cities, it is crucial to explore the mechanisms by which subdivision development influences forest composition. This study assessed whether suburban neighbourhoods in two ...
