With support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, decades of Gulfwatch mussel samples are being preserved and made available to researchers for long-term monitoring of contaminants in the Gulf of Maine.
Habitat and Marine Life
The Gulf of Maine watershed is home to a wide variety of wildlife from migratory shorebirds to fish, shellfish, and marine mammals. The region’s rich waters support marine life ranging from plankton to endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale. Unique habits include sandy banks, coastal salt marshes, eelgrass beds, rocky ledges, and deep basins.
Habitat and Marine Life
Ocean and Coastal Acification Monitoring Priorities for Northeast US and Eastern Canada
The Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN) has published a report to identify the most critical needs for tracking ocean and coastal acidification in the Northeast US and Eastern Canada. The report outlines key gaps, challenges, and opportunities for future ocean acidification monitoring in the Northeast.