Characterization of Near-Shore Marine Vegetative Habitat Throughout Fortune Bay and Bay d'Espoir (2023)

10.26071/214b5010-3095-4c61

Data collection began in 2023, on targeted components of coastal ecosystems throughout Fortune Bay, Connaigre Bay and Bay d'Espoir to develop a baseline dataset characterizing seagrass, macroalgae and other habitats created by structure-providing species. This effort will continue through 2027. Throughout ten sites of this region, transect data are collected detailing seagrass and macroalgae species frequency, abundance, and distribution. As part of this characterization, marine sediments are documented along each transect, and in-situ water quality measurements. Additionally, pole seines are conducted at each site to collect baseline data on the presence and diversity of fish and invertebrate species present within these habitats.

Seagrass and Macroalgae: Distribution, frequency, and abundance of seagrass and macroalgae are monitored at ten sites. Three transects are surveyed at each site semi-annually to record seasonal growth.

Species Inventory: Pole seines are conducted annually at each site to collect baseline data on nearshore fish and invertebrate assemblages. If aquatic invasive species are found during a survey, they are recorded and reported.

Marine Sediment: Throughout each transect surveys for seagrass and macroalgae frequency and abundance, estimates of the composition of marine sediment found present and its depth along each transect are recorded at 5 meter intervals.

Water Quality: In-situ water quality data is collected at the beginning and end of each transect surveyed. Parameters recorded include dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, conductivity, temperature and turbidity. 72-hour rainfall and wave conditions of the site at the time of each survey are also recorded.

This project is part of the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program Initiative under the Oceans Protection Plan of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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Metadata Reference Date(s) July 31, 2024 (Publication)
October 23, 2024 (Revision)
Data Reference Date(s) September 28, 2023 (Creation)
Frequency of Update As Needed

Responsible Party 1
Affiliation
ACAP Humber Arm
Email
info@acaphumberarm.com
Role
  • Custodian
  • Originator
  • Owner
Responsible Party 2
Name
Peddle, Sheldon
Affiliation
ACAP Humber Arm
Email
speddle@acaphumberarm.com
Role
  • Custodian
  • Originator
  • Owner
Responsible Party 3
Name
Moore, Greg
Affiliation
ACAP Humber Arm
Email
gmoore@acaphumberarm.com
Role
  • Custodian
  • Originator
  • Owner
Responsible Party 4
Name
Hinks, Ross
Affiliation
Miawpukek First Nation
Role
Distributor
Responsible Party 5
Name
Green, Randy
Affiliation
Mi’kmaq Alsumk Mowimsikik Koqoey Association
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  • Distributor
  • Collaborator
Responsible Party 6
Affiliation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada ROR logo
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  • Distributor
  • Funder

Field Value
Ocean Variables
  • Fish abundance and distribution
  • Seagrass cover and composition
  • Macroalgal canopy cover and composition
  • Invertebrate abundance and distribution
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Status On Going
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South Bounding Latitude 46.98
East Bounding Longitude -54.65
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2023-09-28
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https://doi.org/10.26071/214b5010-3095-4c61
Projects
  1. Coastal Environmental Baseline Program
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CIOOS/SIOOC
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https://catalogue.cioos.ca
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OGSL/SLGO
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https://catalogue.ogsl.ca