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Fundy Issues, Information Update and Workshop Synthesis. J.A. Percy, P.G. Wells, A.   Evans. 1996. 209 pp.

The Bay of Fundy is an important component of the major functional coastal unit known as the Bay of Fundy-Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank System. It is renowned for its unique oceanography, abundant marine resources, diverse wildlife (especially seabirds and whales), fascinating history and outstanding natural beauty. The Bay’s dynamic environment is continually changing, both naturally and as a result of human activity. The Fundy Marine Ecosystem Science Project (FMESP) was developed in 1995 to address concerns arising from these changes. This document is a overview of this project and also a presentation of the proceedings from a workshop which was initiated by it. In addition to this overview of FMESP, there are also sections to describe in great depth the diversity within this ecosystem. The following sections are included after the original overview: the physical environment of the Bay of Fundy, the chemical environment of the Bay of Fundy, the biological environment of the Bay of Fundy, marine resources of the Bay of Fundy, and Bay of Fundy ecosystem issues.

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