Vol. 2, No. 1 Contents
Headline Back Issues Winter 1997
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In search of Gulfwise web sites Raphael Herz Lost on the web? Here are a few of the many sites that can help you find marine and ocean facts, maps, reports, and organizations pertaining to the Gulf of Maine region. Gulf of Maine Council The Gulf of Maine Council web site (gulfofmaine.org) serves as clearinghouse of information on the Gulf of Maine and its watershed. It provides links to environmental data and reports; the Gulf of Maine Times online; and to scientists, resource managers, educators, students, and other Gulf 'netizens'. The site also serves as a hub for communication about Council committees, projects, and activities. In the Data and Information Library, reports and data are available on a variety of marine and coastal issues, such as marine protected areas, protection of north Atlantic right whales, and the Gulfwatch marine monitoring program. The site also contains multiple links to similar web sites, including those of regional non-profit organizations and educational institutions, as well as an extensive list of web sites on ballast water and exotic species invasion. Environment Canada Environment Canada's (EC) Green Lane (www.ns.ec.gc.ca), is an impressive federal outreach effort unifying many agency services, and covering major environmental issues in Atlantic Canada. EC's programs and initiatives are listed alphabetically under Issues and Programs. For example, under Environmental Assessment, find fact sheets for environmental assessment considerations for Canadian aquaculture operations. The Weather section provides an easy-to-use interactive map where you can receive 10 minute weather updates and forecasts for Atlantic Canada. Aquatic Network The Aquatic Network (www.aquanet.com) is a great resource for aquatic services, databases, news, editorials and products. Aquanet's far-reaching subject area includes aquaculture, conservation, fisheries, limnology, marine science and oceanography, maritime heritage, ocean engineering, and seafood. The site provides extensive information, ranging from oceanography and marine journal contacts to fisheries organizations. Under the Scuttlebutt link, click on Mailing Lists for an E-mail list such as Gulftalk. In Subjects, the Maritime Heritage topic covers Canadian and US sites such as Canadian lighthouses, the Titanic, and Amistad. Seaweb A site not to be missed, Seaweb (www.seaweb.org) is a wonderful collection of educational materials featuring great audio clips on topics such as codfish on the Grand Banks of Canada, or Take Reduction Teams which unite fishermen and scientists to reduce marine mammal entanglement. Seaweb's OceanUpdate Newsletter, also available via E-mail, features stories on Nova Scotia's decimated sea urchin population and inbreeding in north Atlantic right whales. The Internet world, like sand on a beach, is constantly changing, and new web sites emerge every day. Happy hunting! |
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