Bathymetry: The Shape of Sound
Have you ever wondered what the bottom of the ocean looks like? Or how deep your favourite lake is? Using the science of bathymetry, we can investigate these mysterious biomes without ever leaving the surface! Bathymetry is the measurement of water depth in river, lake, and ocean ecosystems. It is a fundamental component of hydrography which studies the physical characteristics of a water body.
A Glimpse Into Marine Turtle Conservation: Shelling Out Some Love (and Facts!) for the Majestic Marine Turtle
In case you missed it, here’s yet another cheesy Christmas letter from the AJM family to yours! We hope you all had a merry Christmas, are enjoying the rest of the holiday season and have a happy New Year!
Bull Trout Conservation - 'Tis the Season for Some Fish Squeeze'n!
For fisheries biologists, the month of September is an exciting one, as it marks the spawning season for many of Alberta’s Bull Trout populations. Bull Trout is Alberta's provincial fish and it is becoming a rare breed. Populations are considered "threatened" or of "special concern". Read AJM's latest blog to learn more about the species and how AJM is part of the BLTR conservation movement.
Why Didn’t the Fish Cross Under the Road?
Did you know that there are hundreds of thousands of watercourse crossings in Alberta? And did you know that many of them have the potential to negatively influence the ability of Alberta’s fish species to migrate between important habitats?
A Benthic Bug's Life
All life depends on water. Monitoring the health of water bodies, such as streams and lakes, is extremely important to ensure we manage this vital resource effectively. We can assess aquatic communities with a suite of biological, chemical, and physical measurements to form a picture of overall aquatic health.
Are You Unsure When to Submit to DFO Under the Fisheries Act?
Do you have a proposed development that is near an aquatic environment? Unsure whether you need to submit an application to DFO or not? AJM created this easy to follow Fisheries Act Decision Flow Chart to help guide you to make an informed decision.
Navigating the Revised Fisheries Act (2019)
The Government of Canada’s Bill C-68, an Act to amend the Fisheries Act received Royal Assent in July 2019. On August 28, 2019, the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program and its associated provisions came into force. The Fisheries Act is one of Canada’s oldest and most important environmental laws and was first enacted in 1868, one year after the Nation’s confederation!