Author Archives: Dan Earle

Whitefish news

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Dan Earle

Endangered Atlantic whitefish faces new threat Fisheries and Oceans Canada promises action after demolishing broodstock hatchery By Paul Withers, CBC News Posted: Mar 25, 2014 8:12 PM AT Last Updated: Mar 25, 2014 8:12 PM AT Scientists believe there are fewer than … Continue reading →

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Fracking by-products

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dan Earle

Fracking, the splitting of subsurface shale strata to release oil and gas, is a topic of discussion in Nova Scotia. Some of the main issues have been effect on ground water and wells and the disposal of waste water. This … Continue reading →

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It can’t happen here?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Dan Earle

You know the story…  “oh, happened there, never happen here”. This one is really serious – ocean acidification on the west coast is destroying a resource we have counted on for years. What if there were no Digby Scallops anymore. … Continue reading →

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Annual renewal letter and lobster draw tickets

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Dan Earle

 Click on letter or tickets for larger view and to print

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Interesting environmental lesson

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Dan Earle

This film shows  how a small change in one environmental factor can have a huge change on the environment. We think we are seeing this in Nova Scotia with the influx of the coyote   having an impact on the … Continue reading →

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