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HABITAT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Wildlife Service
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Wildlife%20Service
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CWS 2, record 1, English, CWS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Wildlife Division 1, record 1, English, Wildlife%20Division
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name changed in 1954? from Wildlife Division to Canadian Wildlife Service. In 1971, the Canadian Wildlife Service was transferred from the Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development to form part of Environment Canada. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Wildlife%20Service
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
We are Canada's national wildlife agency and we handle wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. This includes the protection and management of migratory birds and nationally important wildlife habitat, endangered species, research on nationally important wildlife issues, control of international trade in endangered species, and international treaties. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Wildlife%20Service
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Service canadien de la faune
1, record 1, French, Service%20canadien%20de%20la%20faune
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCF 2, record 1, French, SCF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Service de la faune sauvage 3, record 1, French, Service%20de%20la%20faune%20sauvage
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom changé en 1954? de Service de la faune sauvage à Service canadien de la faune. En 1971 le Service canadien de la faune a été transferé du Ministère des affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien pour faire partie de Environnement Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Service%20canadien%20de%20la%20faune
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nous sommes l'organisme national au Canada responsable des espèces sauvages. Nous traitons des questions relatives aux espèces sauvages dont la responsabilité relève du gouvernement fédéral, notamment la protection et la gestion des oiseaux migrateurs et des habitants fauniques d'importance nationale, les espèces en péril, la recherche sur les préoccupations d'importance nationale concernant les espèces sauvages, la réglementation du commerce international des espèces en péril et les traités internationaux. 4, record 1, French, - Service%20canadien%20de%20la%20faune
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio Canadiense de la Fauna
1, record 1, Spanish, Servicio%20Canadiense%20de%20la%20Fauna
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Marine Biology
- Commercial Fishing
- Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Quebec Region
1, record 2, English, Quebec%20Region
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Quebec Region's main activities are the management and protection of marine fisheries, marine science research, waterway management and shipping safety as well as fish habitat protection in inland waters and marine environments. 1, record 2, English, - Quebec%20Region
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Quebec%20Region
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Biologie marine
- Pêche commerciale
- Transport par eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- région du Québec
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gion%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principales activités de [la] région du Québec sont la gestion et la protection des pêches maritimes, les recherches en sciences de la mer, la gestion des voies navigables et la sécurité de son trafic maritime ainsi que la protection de l'habitat du poisson, en milieu marin et en eau douce. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pêches et Océans Canada. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen's Association
1, record 3, English, Guysborough%20County%20Inshore%20Fishermen%27s%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GCIFA 2, record 3, English, GCIFA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. To provide community-based management of the fishing resource[;] ensure a sustainable resource fishery and habitat, [and] healthy fish stocks[;] act as an information liaison between inshore fishermen and the [Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture], as well as provide effective representation within the industry and other associations[;] secure... [and] engage... research... 3, record 3, English, - Guysborough%20County%20Inshore%20Fishermen%27s%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen's Association
1, record 3, French, Guysborough%20County%20Inshore%20Fishermen%27s%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GCIFA 2, record 3, French, GCIFA
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shared environmental management regime
1, record 4, English, shared%20environmental%20management%20regime
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The agreements establish shared environmental management regimes. These shared regimes or institutions of public governments, through representatives of Aboriginal organizations and federal and territorial governments, manage wildlife and habitat, northern research, environmental impact screening and review, land use and conservation planning and environmental monitoring. 2, record 4, English, - shared%20environmental%20management%20regime
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- régime commun de gestion de l'environnement
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9gime%20commun%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Arctic Research Division
1, record 5, English, Arctic%20Research%20Division
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Arctic%20Research%20Division
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Arctic Research Division's mandate is to provide information to support the management of arctic fisheries resources and fish habitat to the Department and its Land Claims co-managers. Successful co-management and conservation of the arctic fisheries resources depends on the acquisition, interpretation and dissemination of biological knowledge of the animals and the ecological processes that affect them. 1, record 5, English, - Arctic%20Research%20Division
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Division de la recherche sur l'Arctique
1, record 5, French, Division%20de%20la%20recherche%20sur%20l%27Arctique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pêches et Océans Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Division%20de%20la%20recherche%20sur%20l%27Arctique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Division de la recherche sur l'Arctique a pour mandat de renseigner les gestionnaires - au Ministère et les cogestionnaires, avec eux, des revendications territoriales - des ressources halieutiques et de l'habitat des poissons dans cette région. La réussite de la gestion conjointe et de la conservation des ressources halieutiques de l'Arctique dépend de l'acquisition, de l'interprétation et de la diffusion de connaissances biologiques sur les animaux et les processus écologiques qui les touchent. 1, record 5, French, - Division%20de%20la%20recherche%20sur%20l%27Arctique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ecology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Arctic Marine Ecosystems Program
1, record 6, English, Arctic%20Marine%20Ecosystems%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Arctic Marine Ecosystems Program conducts research to determine the structure and function of marine food webs in the Canadian Arctic. The information produced by this research is an essential part of developing successful management and conservation plans for Arctic marine resources. In addition, this section conducts habitat impact related research in joint projects with habitat managers and resource user groups. 1, record 6, English, - Arctic%20Marine%20Ecosystems%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme des écosystèmes marins de l'Arctique
1, record 6, French, Programme%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20marins%20de%20l%27Arctique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pêches et Océans Canada. Programme des écosystèmes marins de l'Arctique effectue de la recherche pour déterminer la structure et la fonction des réseaux trophiques marins de l'Arctique canadien. L'information est un ingrédient essentiel à la réussite des plans de gestion et de conservation des ressources marines de l'Arctique. En outre, la section effectue de la recherche sur les répercussions subies par les habitats, à la faveur de projets conjoints avec les gestionnaires de l'habitat et les groupes d'utilisateurs des ressources. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20marins%20de%20l%27Arctique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Protection of Farm Animals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Environmental Research on Pesticides
1, record 7, English, Centre%20for%20Environmental%20Research%20on%20Pesticides
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CERP 1, record 7, English, CERP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CERP is located at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg. It carries out effects-based research related to the potential impacts of pesticides on fish and fish habitat in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Research is conducted in collaboration with other federal departments and the results are presented to the agency responsible for regulating the use of pesticides in Canada, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency(PMRA). 1, record 7, English, - Centre%20for%20Environmental%20Research%20on%20Pesticides
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Environmental Research on Pesticides Centre
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre de recherche environnementale sur les pesticides
1, record 7, French, Centre%20de%20recherche%20environnementale%20sur%20les%20pesticides
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CREP 1, record 7, French, CREP
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CREP est situé à l'Institut des eaux douces, à Winnipeg. Il est chargé des travaux de recherche axés sur les effets que pourraient avoir les pesticides sur le poisson et son habitat dans les écosystèmes marins et d'eau douce. Les travaux sont entrepris en collaboration avec d'autres ministères fédéraux, et les résultats sont présentés à l'organisme responsable de la réglementation l'utilisation des pesticides au Canada, l'Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA). 1, record 7, French, - Centre%20de%20recherche%20environnementale%20sur%20les%20pesticides
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Water Supply
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Freshwater Institute
1, record 8, English, Freshwater%20Institute
correct, Manitoba
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FWI 2, record 8, English, FWI
correct, Manitoba
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Central Fisheries Research Station 2, record 8, English, Central%20Fisheries%20Research%20Station
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba houses several programs of Fisheries and Oceans Canada(DFO). It is a national centre of expertise in aquatic biology and freshwater and marine fisheries. In conjunction with the Bayfield Institute in Burlington, Ontario, the Freshwater Institute serves as a focal point of scientific research in the Central and Arctic Region and for fishery, fish habitat and oceans management programs that are operated primarily through area and district offices. 1, record 8, English, - Freshwater%20Institute
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The predecessor of the FWI was the Central Fisheries Research Station of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. Established in Winnipeg in 1944, the station was moved to London, Ontario in 1957 and then back to Winnipeg as the FWI in 1966. 2, record 8, English, - Freshwater%20Institute
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Alimentation en eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Institut des eaux douces
1, record 8, French, Institut%20des%20eaux%20douces
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Station centrale de recherches piscicoles 2, record 8, French, Station%20centrale%20de%20recherches%20piscicoles
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut des eaux douces, à Winnipeg (Manitoba), est un centre national de connaissances spécialisées en biologie aquatique et en pêches maritimes et dulçaquicoles. En collaboration avec l'Institut Bayfield de Burlington (Ontario), l'Institut des eaux douces est le point central de la recherche scientifique dans la Région du Centre et de l'Arctique du ministère des Pêches et des Océans du Canada (MPO). 1, record 8, French, - Institut%20des%20eaux%20douces
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le prédécesseur de l'Institut est la Station centrale de recherches piscicoles de l'Office des recherches sur les pêcheries du Canada. Fondée à Winnipeg en 1944, la station déménage à London, en Ontario, en 1957, puis revient à Winnipeg en 1966, portant alors le nom d'Institut des eaux douces. 2, record 8, French, - Institut%20des%20eaux%20douces
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Fish
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Northeast Fisheries Science Center
1, record 9, English, Northeast%20Fisheries%20Science%20Center
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- NEFSC 1, record 9, English, NEFSC
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Northeast Fisheries Science Center is the research arm of NOAA Fisheries in the region. The Center plans, develops, and manages a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research to :(1) better understand living marine resources of the Northeast Continental Shelf Ecosystem from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras, and the habitat quality essential for their existence and continued productivity; and(2) describe and provide to management, industry, and the public, options for the conservation and utilization of living marine resources, and for the restoration and maintenance of marine environmental quality. 1, record 9, English, - Northeast%20Fisheries%20Science%20Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Poissons
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Northeast Fisheries Science Center
1, record 9, French, Northeast%20Fisheries%20Science%20Center
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- NEFSC 1, record 9, French, NEFSC
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Pacific Biological Station
1, record 10, English, Pacific%20Biological%20Station
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PBS 1, record 10, English, PBS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The PBS was established in 1908 and is the principal centre for fisheries research on the West Coast. Programs currently supported by the facility : Stock Assessment; Aquaculture; Marine Environment and Habitat Science; Ocean Science and Productivity; Fisheries Management. 1, record 10, English, - Pacific%20Biological%20Station
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Station biologique du Pacifique
1, record 10, French, Station%20biologique%20du%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SBP 1, record 10, French, SBP
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«La station est le principal centre de recherche sur les pêches de la côte ouest du Canada. Programmes actuellement supportés par l'installation : Évaluation des stocks; Aquaculture; Sciences de l'habitat et de l'environnement marin; Sciences océaniques et productivité; Gestion des pêches». 1, record 10, French, - Station%20biologique%20du%20Pacifique
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Station de biologie du Pacifique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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