Seamounts have been identified as Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) due to their unique oceanography and ecology; they frequently serve as sites for fisheries and as habitat for a number of species of conservation concern. A mix of isolated seamounts and seamount complexes are distributed throughout Canada’s Pacific offshore waters, although only a subset of these are named. We used several pre-existing spatial databases and predictive models to map all named seamounts within Canada’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), all named seamounts fished by Canada in international waters, and any predicted (modelled) unnamed seamounts in the EEZ. These data are intended to inform marine planning initiatives in BC by providing collaborative, peer-reviewed scientific data at scales relevant to a BC coast-wide analysis.

This dataset contains observations of species occurrences from seafloor imagery collected by the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) during the 2012 Expedition to Cobb Seamount. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration-operated SeaBED-class AUV which collected photographic images from 4 transects ranging from 436 m to 1154 m in depth.

This dataset contains observations of species occurrences from seafloor imagery collected by the remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) during the 2012 Expedition to Cobb Seamount. The ROV operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada was a customized Deep Ocean Engineering Phantom HD2+2 which collected photographic images from 12 transects ranging from 35 m to 211 m in depth.

PURPOSE:From August 2nd to September 9th, 2013, Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducted a baseline survey of marine fishes and their habitats in the southern Canadian Beaufort Sea and Amundsen Gulf as part of the Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment (BREA) called the Beaufort Sea Marine Fishes Project (BSMFP). Sampling was conducted from the F/V Frosti at 53 stations along 8 transects. Standardized sampling was conducted using benthic trawling nets. The BSMFP is the first research project to use a large research trawls to assess the biodiversity and abundance of offshore marine fishes in this area. In total, 48 species of fish were caught, one of which was a new occurrence in the Canadian Beaufort Sea, Lycodes lavalaei. DESCRIPTION:Basic biological data for all fish caught during the 2013 BSMFP expedition. Includes identification, weight, length (total, fork, and, standard), liver weight, gonad weight, sex and maturity level. PARAMETERS COLLECTED:familyspeciesweighttotal lengthfork lengthstandard lengthliver weightgonad weightsexmaturitySAMPLING METHODS:Various trawl types.

Funded under DFO's Marine Conservation Targets Program in partnership with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC), this diver-based imagery and sample collection benthic survey documents the occurrence of sponges at 42 dive sites in the Eastern Shore Islands (ESI) Area of Interest (AOI, ~2089 km2) off the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada from dive surveys conducted in summer 2021 and 2022. Water quality, species occurrences and counts, habitat, slope, and substrate characteristics were catalogued through diver log sheets, camera imagery, specimen vouchers, and high-resolution bathymetric data. A total of 54 dives to depths from 11 to 33 m (below sea level), collecting up to 147 still images, one-hour of video, and 17 specimen samples per site, resulted in 220 observations for 27 different sponge taxa. This included three new records for Canada (Hymedesmia stellifera, Plocamionida arndti, Hymedesmia jecusculum) and a range extension for a species new to science (Crellomima mehqisinpekonuta) which was recently described from the Bay of Fundy. There were also four species which may seem to be new to science (Halichondria sp., Hymedesmia sp., Protosuberires sp., and Sphaerotylus sp.). Sponges were found to occupy a diversity of micro-habitats, often several different ones in proximity. A total of eight distinct habitat classes were defined, based on varying abundances and diversity of sponges and associated benthic species. These are likely widely distributed among the many complex submerged seabed features within this AOI. Collected specimens were preserved and are stored at the Atlantic Reference Centre (ARC) in St. Andrew's, New Brunswick.Cite this data as: Goodwin, C., Cooper, J.A., Lawton, P., Teed, L.L. 2025. Sponge occurrence and associated species and habitat descriptions derived from the 2021 and 2022 SCUBA diving surveys in the Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest, Nova Scotia. Version 1.4. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.iobis.org/obiscanada/resource?r=eastern_shore_islands_sponge_survey_2021_2022&v=1.4

From August 5th to September 3rd, 2012, Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducted a baseline survey of marine fishes and their habitats on the Canadian Beaufort Shelf and slope. Sampling was conducted from the F/V Frosti at 28 stations along four transects. Standardized sampling was conducted at pre-determined depth stations (20-40, 75, 200, 350, 500, 750, and 1000 m) using a variety of sampling equipment including benthic fishing trawls, plankton nets, sediment cores, and CTD and water sample profiles. A specialized CTD probe (UCTD) was deployed at an additional 30 locations while the ship was underway. Presented here is the information on the sampling locations, and the sampling gear deployed at each station.

From August 2nd to September 9th, 2013, Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducted a baseline survey of marine fishes and their habitats on the Canadian Beaufort Shelf and slope. Sampling was conducted from the F/V Frosti at 64 stations along ten transects. Standardized sampling was conducted on the transects at pre-determined depth stations (20-40, 75, 200, 350, 500, 750, and 1000 m) using a variety of sampling equipment including benthic fishing trawls, plankton nets, sediment cores, and CTD and water sample profiles. A specialized CTD probe (UCTD) was deployed at an additional 72 locations while the ship was underway.Presented here is the information on the sampling locations, and the sampling gear deployed at each station.

To identify areas of high residency, fine-scale tracking data from individual animals and coarser, short-term movement patterns of herds were analyzed. Individual radio-tracking was assessed from 2001 to 2005 and herd visual tracking was assessed from 1989 to 2008. Data was collected by two research teams: GREMM (Groupe de recherche et d’éducation sur les mammifères marins) and Fisheries and Océans Canada (DFO). Areas of high residency were determined using net displacement speed of herds and they were defined as adjacent cells where 50% of the herds travelled at or below a threshold speed.Areas of high residency do not represent the general distribution of the beluga whale and no association between these areas and specific biological functions could be established. The exact delimitation of these areas can change according to the definition criteria used in the analysis. Therefore, the marginal cells are not necessarily indicative of lower habitat quality.Data source:Lefebvre, S., Michaud, R., Lesage, V. and Berteaux, D. (2012). Identifying high residency areas of the threatened St. Lawrence beluga whale from fine-scale movements of individuals and coarse-scale movements of herds. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 450: 243–257.

This map shows the location of geodetic points in Quebec. It is available in the form of an interactive map and downloadable vector files. The location of the points is based on the approximate coordinates (± two meters).The geodetic network consists of approximately 112,000 landmarks grouped under six themes:* Permanent GNSS stations;* The 3D precision network;* The planimetric network;* The altimeter network;* Points presumed destroyed or damaged;* Destroyed points.The vector product contains the following information:* The original number;* The service number;* The state of the geodesic point;* The theme to which it belongs.The ** [interactive map] (https://geodesie.portailcartographique.gouv.qc.ca/) ** offers more information and provides access to the associated data sheet.# #Bases calibration for electronic rangefinderTo allow rapid and effective control of distance measuring instruments (electronic telemeter), a network of permanent calibration bases has been established in the main regions of Quebec.Information relating to each of the bases, including inter-pillar distances, can be obtained by clicking below on the name of the municipality where the base is located:* [Chambly] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Chambly.pdf)* [Mont-Joli] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Mont-Joli.pdf)* [Neuville] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Neuville.pdf)* [Port Cartier] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Port-Cartier.pdf)* [Saguenay] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Saguenay.pdf)* [Terrebonne] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Terrebonne.pdf): the calibration base no longer exists* [Trois-Rivières] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Trois-Rivieres.pdf)* [Val-d'Or] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/diffusion/RGQ/Documentation/Geodesie/Bases_Etalonnage/Val_d_Or.pdf)**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Provides access to information about marine aquaculture sites for lobster. Users are able to view all marine aquaculture sites situated in tidal waters of New Brunswick and determine their Lease number, current status and area (in m2). The FAQ for the data can be found at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/10/pdf/Aquaculture/MASMP_FrequentlyAskQuestuions.pdf/Fournit un accès à des renseignements relatifs aux sites aquacoles marins pour les homards. Les utilisateurs peuvent voir tous les sites aquacoles marins situés dans les eaux de marée du Nouveau-Brunswick et déterminer le numéro de la concession à bail, sa situation actuelle et sa superficie (en m2). La FAQ concernant les données se trouve ici https: