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| Sampling |
Examples |
| Biological Sampling |
FSRS projects include a groundfish condition study. Contract work has included biological sampling of dogfish, collection of cod gonads and brains and collection of white hake fin clippings for DNA analysis. |
| Crab At-Sea & Shore-Based Sampling (Jonah, Snow, Toad and Rock) |
In addition to doing our own at-sea projects we have been contracted by DFO and industry to provide sampling services. |
| Live Fish Collection |
Collected live cod for Dalhousie University |
| Environmental Monitoring |
FSRS project participants are provided with minilog temperature gauges to monitor botton temperatures. the FSRS has two Seabird 19 CTCs (conductivity/temperature/depth) |
| Groundfish Tagging |
In addition to doing our own tagging studies we have been contracted by industry groups to assist in their studies. |
| Lobster At-Sea & Shore-Based Sampling |
In addition to doing at-sea and shore-based sampling for our oun projects we have been contracted by DFO and industry to provide sampling services. |
| Lobster Tagging |
Contracted by Eastern Shore Fishermens Protective Association to deliver all aspects of a lobster tagging project including field work, data analysis and report preparation. |
| Lobster V-Notching |
Contracted by Eastern Shore Fishermens Protective Association to deliver all aspects of a lobster v-notching project including field work, data analysis and report preparation. |
| Mounting Otoliths |
Mounting otoliths is one of the tasks completed as part of the 4VsW Sentinel Program. The FSRS has also been contracted by DFO to provide this service. |
| Plankton Tows |
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| Predator/Prey Relationship Studies - collection & analysis of stomachs |
In addition to doing this work as part of our own projects we have been contracted by DFO to provide this service. |
Equipment
- Calipers- Lobster & Crab
- GPS
- Lobster Recruitment Project Traps
- Measuring Boards
- Minilog Temperature Gauges & Readers
- Seabird 19 CTD
- Scales
- Tagging Guns
- V-Notching Tools
Other Services
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry
- Project Management
Vessels
The FSRS has an inventory of members vessels that are interested in doing research.
If you require a vessel contact us with your requirements and we will do our best to find you a suitable vessel.
| County |
Size |
Number |
| Cape Breton |
45' - 64 ' 11" |
2 |
| |
35' - 44'11" |
14 |
| |
<35' |
15 |
| Digby |
35' - 44'11" |
3 |
| Guysborough |
35' - 44'11" |
4 |
| |
<35' |
6 |
| Halifax |
45' - 64 ' 11" |
2 |
| |
35' - 44'11" |
14 |
| |
<35' |
9 |
| Lunenburg |
35' - 44'11" |
7 |
| |
<35' |
6 |
| Queens |
35' - 44'11" |
7 |
| |
<35' |
5 |
| Richmond |
35' - 44'11" |
1 |
| |
<35' |
1 |
| Shelburne |
35' - 44'11" |
8 |
| |
v |
7 |
| Victoria |
35' - 44'11" |
2 |
| |
<35' |
6 |
| Yarmouth |
45' - 64 ' 11" |
1 |
| |
<35' |
1 |
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