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An information source for scientists and students interested in fish otoliths and their use in age, growth, stock identification and fish population studies. Offers both superficial and in-depth information, current projects, and clickable abstracts in publications.
http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sci...nce/mfd/otolith/english/home.htm
Researches the structure and function of natural biological materials and fluid mechanics and describes current projects and equipment. There is a virtual lobster laboratory that requires shockwave.
http://iago.stfx.ca/people/edemont/biomechanics-lab.html
The laboratory develops and applies biological tools to the capture fishery and aquaculture. Sub sites on fisheries, forestry, aquaculture, wildlife, molecular genetics and statistical genetics. This is a very large site.
http://is.dal.ca/~mgpl/mgplhome.htm
The Marine Gene Probe laboratory uses DNA-based genetic analysis techniques and work on genetic improvement of aquaculture broodstocks. The site contains information on forestry, aquaculture, wildlife, contacts and links.
http://is.dal.ca/~mgpl/aquacltr.htm
The Nova Scotia Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Association, an umbrella organization for industries in the life sciences. Lists activities, events, newsletter, members links and contact details.
http://www.bionova.ns.ca/
With industrial, university and government, the institute researches aquaculture and genomics to promote economic growth through science and technology.
http://www.imb.nrc.ca/