Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas

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Melting Glaciers Make the Coastal Ocean More Sensitive - Eos Fresh water from retreating ice does more than raise sea levels. It affects how the ocean responds to acidification and other environmental changes.

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Why are bags of Big Mac sauce washing up along the Bay of Fundy? | CBC News Empty bags of Big Mac and McChicken sauce have been washing up along the Bay of Fundy recently. And local residents are not lovin’ it.

Have you seen them?
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Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards Nominate an adult, student, business, or non-profit for their outstanding volunteer efforts in conserving and improving our environment.

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The Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society and Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership members. Just a quick reminder that abstracts for our upcoming joint meeting at Mount Allison University are due March 31. Abstract submission and registration: access.wildapricot.org/ACCESS-&-BoF...

Marine Heatwaves 101 Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

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Fisheries 101 Fisheries are the backbone of our state's economy and cultural heritage, but these systems are complex, and managing them even more so. Read on for a fisheries breakdown.

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The Gulf Stream like you’ve never seen it before!

Some scientists are concerned the Gulf Stream could be slowing down, with potential ramifications for the global climate.

🤔Is that happening? Get the facts: go.whoi.edu/GulfStreams

Carbon Sequestration 101 Earth's natural carbon sinks have already absorbed about half of all the CO₂ humans have ever emitted—but how does it actually work? Get the essentials on carbon sequestration and the ocean's invisibl...

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Aquaculture 101 Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the Gulf of Maine.

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Railcars abandoned by tidal developers could be removed from ocean floor this summer | CBC News The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy is looking for a company to remove and dispose of four cement-filled boxcars that have been sitting on the seabed for years.

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A practical, adaptive compliance management framework for improving marine protected area effectiveness Noncompliance regularly undermines the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs) worldwide. The reasons for and drivers of noncompliance depend on the context (e.g., insufficient funding, capaci....

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Sponsoring the ACCESS and Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership Conference is a wonderful way to show you support the Bay of Fundy communities and science.
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Breakthrough in N.B. oyster research to help fight deadly shellfish disease | CBC News The Research and Productivity Council in Fredericton has mapped the DNA of MSX. It brings them closer to knowing how to fight the disease that's threatening the Atlantic oyster industry.

Canada leads the way...
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Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean Whales’ sound-making ability is critical to their survival and key to how they socialize and communicate

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A small black fish with a white stripe swims over a vibrant, wavy orange and green patterned brain coral.

On a reef off of Little Cayman Island, known for its activity WHOI Reef Solutions researcher Nathan Formel spotted a Cayman cleaner goby resting on a symmetrical brain coral.

These fish are known for removing parasites from larger fish that stop by!

📸 Nathan Formel © WHOI

Coastal Storms 101 Learn about the forces behind coastal storms, their unique impacts on the Gulf of Maine, and how communities are working to adapt.

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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) 101 This 101 explainer breaks down what the AMOC is, how it influences climate, what scientists are observing now, and what a changing AMOC could mean for people and ecosystems.

Have you wondered about the conveyer belt that affects our ocean and weather? Read on...
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Bacteria Decide the Ocean’s Dissolved Organic Carbon Abundance - Eos Dissolved organic carbon prevalence follows from how many bacteria are around to eat it, modeling suggests.

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Endangered whales: U.S. proposal to change safety measure draws criticism from Canada - Halifax | Globalnews.ca Environmental groups are sounding the alarm about a U.S. government proposal to change a federal regulation introduced in 2008 to protect a critically endangered species of whale.

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An epic journey for birds returning to the Bay of Fundy
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Good tidings!
BoFEP Fundy Tidings March 2026 Issue is now available online
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With the Ocean Included, the Social Cost of Carbon Doubles - Eos A new calculation includes ocean ecosystems when assessing the monetary impact of climate change.

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Can nature benefit Canada's economy? New report says parks contribute billions in taxes, wages | CBC News The new look at Canada’s conservation economy comes amid federal cuts to departments like Environment, Climate Change and Nature and the Parks Canada agency, while other important conservation program...

The Bay of Fundy never stops giving...
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May 19-22, 2026, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB
Hosted by the Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society and the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership. Conference theme: “Connecting communities to ocean science”. Abstracts due 3.31.26
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May 19-22, 2026, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB
Hosted by the Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society and the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership. Conference theme: “Connecting communities to ocean science”. Abstracts due 3.31.26
access.wildapricot.org/ACCESS-&-BoF...

Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society and the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership2026 Joint Conference
5.19.26 - 5.22.26 Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB
Hosted by the . Conference theme: “Connecting communities to ocean science”. access.wildapricot.org/ACCESS-&-BoF...

Coastal Coralline Algae Naturally Survive Persistent, Extreme Low pH - Eos Time-series monitoring shows that a coastal coralline algae reef is naturally exposed to extreme low pH levels, suggesting potential adaptation of this biodiverse habitat to future ocean acidification...

There is acid rain in northeast Canada and corals in the Bay of Fundy. The results of this study are not good news for the Bay.
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Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements | CBC News The federal government is rolling out its "whalesafe fishing gear strategy," a five-year plan to develop and support the use of new fishing gear to reduce the risk of entangling whales — specifically ...

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Trump Administration to Speed Up Permitting for Deep Sea Mining, Even Beyond U.S. Boundaries - Eos NOAA has finalized a rule that will expedite the permit and license application process for deep seabed mining and allow companies to mine beyond U.S. jurisdictional boundaries.

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