MARITIMES RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYS
The Fisheries and Oceans Canada ecosystem surveys are conducted annually and are a source of integrated ecosystem monitoring data. These survey data are the primary data source for monitoring trends in species distribution, abundance, and biological condition within the region, and also provide data to the Atlantic Zonal Monitoring Program (AZMP) for monitoring hydrographic conditions, along with zooplankton and phytoplankton. The surveys follow a stratified random sampling design, and include sampling using a bottom otter trawl, CTD rosette and vertical plankton tows. Data from the bottom trawl catch are used to monitor the distribution and abundance of fish and invertebrates throughout the Scotian Shelf, Bay of Fundy and Georges Bank.
Cite this data as: Clark, D., Emberley, J. Data of MARITIMES RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYS. Published January 2021. Population Ecology Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, N.S. https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/8ddcaeea-b806-4958-a79f-ba9ab645f53b
- Publisher - Current Organization Name: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Licence: Open Government Licence - Canada
Data and Resources
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MARITIMES 4VSW RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYHTMLEnglish French guide HTML
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MARITIMES FALL RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYHTMLEnglish French guide HTML
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MARITIMES SPRING RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYHTMLEnglish French guide HTML
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MARITIMES SUMMER RESEARCH VESSEL SURVEYHTMLEnglish French guide HTML
Geographic Information
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Contact Information
Delivery Point: Bedford Institute of Oceanography, 1 Challenger Drive, PO Box 1006
City: Dartmouth
Administrative Area: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2Y 4A2
Country: Canada
Electronic Mail Address: DFO.MAR-PED-Data-Request-Demande-de-donnes-DEP-MAR.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca