N.S. fishermen being asked to look out for a curious catch — ribbon-decorated lobster ift.tt/jJxRnTC

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The elusive ‘belk’ finally found in Banff National Park! 😲 After years of rumours and stories, Parks Canada staff captured this image of the stunning and elusive mammal in the Banff National Park backcountry. Learn how to view wildlife safely: ow.ly/Ox7350IxFyI

Last week DFO staff were in Windsor #NS with NS Agriculture and The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (Mi'kmaw Conservation Group) to collaboratively plant seeds provided by KMKNO (@MikmaqRights) in the Avon River area to stabilize the soil and help reduce dust.

NS Agriculture Mi'kmaw Conservation Group @MikmaqRights The area was exposed after the lowering of the reservoir which has improved fish passage through the existing tidal gates.

NS Agriculture Mi'kmaw Conservation Group @MikmaqRights We ask ATV riders to avoid the area to allow the soil to stabilize.

We continue to work in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (Mi'kmaw Conservation Group), the commercial fishery and Acadia University to monitor fish passage at the Windsor causeway.

Ironbound has made his way back to Nova Scotia! This mature male #whiteshark provides a great example of site fidelity, returning to the same region in #NovaScotia year after year. Track Ironbound's Movements: ocearch.org/tracker/detail… #OCEARCH #FactsOverFear

UINR, KMKNO and CMM are working with people whose livelihoods have been impacted by spruce budworm outbreaks (or will be impacted by future outbreaks). Contact [email protected] if you are willing to participate in an interview to discuss this project.

We are hiring!!! We are looking to fill the position of the Commercial Fisheries Science Liaison Coordinator (CFLC). #workwithus #conservation #fish

Don’t forget our Salmon Celebration on Sunday October 16th #salmon #celebration #plamu

Next on the agenda is our first panel of the #2022OTNSymposium—’Building strong Indigenous research partnerships’, featuring Shelley Denny, Unama'ki Institute, Alanna Syliboy Mi'kmaw Conservation Group, @andreajanereid University of British Columbia & moderated by Megan Bailey @dalhousieu.

Alanna Syliboy @netukulimk shares considerations for engaging in science: how is the research benefitting the community, the species, and the water? It’s important to be mindful, to not overwork communities and organizations, and to respect knowledge holders and data sovereignty.

This fall we launched our new 3-year project - Protecting Coastal Wetlands in NS through Stewardship & Collaboration! 🌾 Working with partners, we will: ⚒ Build capacity & create an equipment bank 📊 Collect data ☀️ Host workshops   This project is funded by Fisheries and Oceans.

Training is November 25th 2022 Please contact Seonaid MacDonell [email protected] #training #conservation #HSP

View the #2022OTNSymposium 'Building strong Indigenous research partnerships' panel, feat. Shelley Denny (Unama'ki Institute), Alanna Syliboy (Mi'kmaw Conservation Group), @andreajanereid (University of British Columbia), & moderated by Megan Bailey (@dalhousieu): tinyurl.com/vxenavj5 2/7

#TBT Since 2020, OTN has been supporting Mi'kmaw Conservation Group's coastal restoration & enhancement efforts w/ ROV monitoring of the Sitmu’k reef ball site off Pictou Landing First Nation. Take a short trip with the ROV and discover the reef balls for yourself! ➡️

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Happening today!!! #salmon #conservation