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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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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
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From the bottom of the ocean to the heavens above, the Bay of Fundy is a wondrous place.
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Astrotourism on the rise over Bay of Fundy | CBC News
A group of New Brunswickers hopes to capitalize on the extraordinary darkness of the Bay of Fundy coast by creating a 180-kilometre "dark sky corridor" to both protect the region from light pollution ...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Greetings, friends of the Bay of Fundy. This is a reminder that all Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership social and other digital media can be found in one place. The BoFEP is on the list for the all-Canadian Gander, a new social media that is in progress. Please stay tuned.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partner | Twitter, Instagram | Linktree
A virtual Institute, open to all who are interested in the health of the Bay.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Warm water threatens record-low Miramichi salmon population | CBC News
August has been a hot and dry month that hasn't favoured Atlantic salmon. Water temperatures in the Miramichi River reached 30 C, a deadly extreme for salmon.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We cannot wait to see these data!
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NASA Mission Creates a New Global Coastal Bathymetry Product - Eos
NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite 2 (ICESat-2) mission recently released a new shallow water bathymetry product, which has already delivered data for 13.7 million kilometers of coastal w...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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There's always been questions about particulates on water. Read on the learn more.
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Scrambling to Study Smoke on the Water - Eos
Timely action shows the impact of urban fires on freshwater and marine ecosystems.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Arctic Ice Shelf Theory Challenged by Ancient Algae - Eos
Chemical signatures of marine organisms reveal that seasonal sea ice, not a massive ice shelf, persisted in the southern Arctic Ocean for 750,000 years.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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All that you ever wanted to know but hoped would not happen.
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Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
gmri.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Let us hope the Gulf of Maine, inclusive of the Bay of Fundy will be part of this effort.
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NASA Mission Creates a New Global Coastal Bathymetry Product - Eos
NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite 2 (ICESat-2) mission recently released a new shallow water bathymetry product, which has already delivered data for 13.7 million kilometers of coastal w...
eos.org
August 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Blue Economy Investment Summit
The third annual Blue Economy Investment Summit will bring together leading investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from around the world to Maine.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
Join AGU, TOS, and ASLO for the Ocean Sciences Meeting, held 22-27 February 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. The meeting is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences community and the larger ocean-con...
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August 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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A team of scientists led by Dr. @rhizalyssa.bsky.social, a marine ecologist at @hakai.org Institute & adjunct faculty @ubcoceans.bsky.social, conducted experiments over 4 years to find the culprit, which was “hiding in plain sight,” Dr. Gehman said. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/s... via @nytimes.com
Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease
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August 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Bravo and brava to all involved. Thank you.
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Annapolis Valley community gathers to help pod of dolphins trapped in mud | CBC News
Melissa Pineo and her family noticed a pod of 12 white-sided dolphins in the water on a beach near Canning, N.S. They were enjoying the scenic moment on Sunday morning but after the tide started to go...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM