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Researchers tag white shark, hope to discover key for managing the species in Nova Scotia

Researchers tag white shark, hope to discover key for managing the species in Nova Scotia

by Anja Samardzic | Nov 7, 2019 | News

For the past ten years, OTN has worked closely with the shark unit of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Blue Shark Charters to tag Atlantic shark species, including dogfish, Greenland, blue, porbeagle and in more recent years, white sharks. Dr. Heather Bowlby’s...
OTN offers glimpse into underwater exploration for NSCC students

OTN offers glimpse into underwater exploration for NSCC students

by Maggie Sutherland | Nov 1, 2019 | News

Over the last week, research scientists undertook a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) trial mission at Dalhousie University’s Aquatron Laboratory in collaboration with OTN’s field team. The experience provided NSCC students with a glimpse into the real-world application...
Gliding into the Honguedo Strait: critical ocean monitoring for whales at risk

Gliding into the Honguedo Strait: critical ocean monitoring for whales at risk

by Ocean Tracking Network | Oct 11, 2019 | News

A group of researchers from Canada and the United States have embarked on a study to evaluate the effectiveness of baleen whale monitoring systems around in and around the Honguedo Strait (between Anticosti Island and the northern Gaspé Peninsula in the Gulf of St....
Sciographies Q&A: marine biologist Sara Iverson

Sciographies Q&A: marine biologist Sara Iverson

by Ocean Tracking Network | Sep 16, 2019 | News

Sciographies is a podcast about the people who make science happen, brought to you by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Science and campus-community radio station CKDU. In this week’s episode of Sciographies, host David Barclay sits down with Dr. Iverson to talk...
OTN’s scientific director chosen as role model for new career Barbie

OTN’s scientific director chosen as role model for new career Barbie

by Ocean Tracking Network | Jul 10, 2019 | News

Ocean Tracking Network scientific director and Dalhousie University biology professor, Dr. Sara Iverson, has been recognized as an influential Canadian scientist and role model for Barbie’s 60th Anniversary campaign. Earlier this year, Mattel Inc. announced a new...
The Ocean Tracking Network: advancing frontiers in aquatic science and management

The Ocean Tracking Network: advancing frontiers in aquatic science and management

by Ocean Tracking Network | May 22, 2019 | News

It’s not surprising that the socio-economic benefits of fish and aquatic wildlife climb into the billions annually. From eco-tourism (e.g. whale watching, sport fishing) to large-scale harvesting operations, fish support coastal livelihoods, food sustainability,...
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