Terms of Reference

Delineation of Sensitive Benthic Areas in the Bay of Fundy

Regional Science Response Process - Maritimes Region

June 17, 2014
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Lottie Bennett

Context

Science advice on the identification of sensitive benthic areas, as defined by the Sensitive Benthic Area Policy, within the Head Harbour/ West Isles/Passage, the Wolves, and Modiolus Reefs ecologically and biologically significant areas (EBSAs) was requested by Maritimes DFO Resource Management.  

Objectives

• Assess whether the Head Harbour/ West Isles/Passage, the Wolves, and Modiolus Reefs EBSAs are sensitive benthic areas, as defined by the Sensitive Benthic Area Policy, and if so, 
• Delineate and provide coordinates for sensitive benthic areas within the Head Harbour/West Isles/Passages, the Wolves, and Modiolus Reefs EBSAs

Expected Publication

• Science Response

Participation

• DFO Science
• DFO Resource Management