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Mapping our Oceans
Mapping and Data section is a collection of links* that allows you to discover more about oceans and fish habitat through the use of maps, charts and data.
*Note:
Links to documents housed on external sites will open in a new browser
window. Information from external sources is available as a courtesy and may
only be
available in the language in which it was provided. Some hyperlinks direct
users to sites of organizations and other entities that are not subject to
the Official Languages Act. The Government of Canada is not responsible for
the accuracy, currency or the reliability of the content.
The
maple leaf image used throughout the site represents external links to Government
of Canada Web sites.
The
globe image used throughout the site represents links to external sites to
the World Wide Web.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Marine Environmental Data Service (MEDS)
Description:
MEDS
mandate is to manage and archive ocean data collected by DFO, or acquired through
national and international programmes conducted in ocean areas adjacent to Canada,
and to disseminate data, data products, and services to the marine community
in accordance with the policies of the Department.
DFO GeoBrowser (Canadian Hydrographic Service)
Description: The GeoBrowser
is part of the DFO GeoPortal Project which is being developed in cooperation
with GeoConnections. Within DFO this project is both a catalyst and an enabler
to make it easier to access and share geospatial information.
Habitat
(Pacific Region)
The following web applications contain interactive maps which allow users to view different spatial datasets and retrieve database information including summary reports.
- Habitat
- Mapster
- Wild,
Threatened, Endangered and Lost streams of the Lower Fraser River Valley
- Fisheries
Project Registry
- HEB
GIS Unit
Spatial Data Holdings
Fish Habitat Management Information System (FHAMIS)
(Quebec Region)
Description: This
on-line mapping tool provides quick access to the data in the Atlas of
Coastal
Habitats and Fishery Resources that have been compiled from the
Fish
Habitat
Management Information System (FHAMIS) . It allows users to generate
interactive maps of fishery resources and habitats (spawning grounds, feeding
areas, etc.) at multiple scales that vary with the area extent of the region
selected and the data to be displayed.
Traditional Fisheries Knowledge
Description: Traditional
Fisheries Knowledge The
intent of this site is to provide quick and easy access to geographic knowledge
of fisheries resources for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
External Links of Interest
Natural Resources Canada
Environment Canada
Community Level Mapping Initiatives
Description:
The Community Mapping Network
(CMN)
collects and integrates natural resource information, maps and mapping information,
promotes sustainable resource management
and assists planning sustainable communities in British Columbia, Canada.
