The Strait of Georgia Ecosystem Research Initiative

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The Strait of Georgia is the focus of many resource management and scientific issues for Fisheries & Oceans Canada. This marine ecosystem is changing, and may be facing significant stresses. Some of these changes have not been seen before in the Strait of Georgia, and management will benefit from advice that warns and explains these events based on an approach which considers the links among all species and the environment.

The Central Theme of this Ecosystem Research Initiative is "The Strait of Georgia in 2030" -- what might the Strait of Georgia be like in 2030, and what should be done now to respond to current concerns. 

• Overview and Key Outcomes
• On-going Research Projects

Project Documents

• January, 2013: A Synthesis of the Outcomes from the Strait of Georgia Ecosystem Research Initative and Development of an Ecosystem Approach to Management
• September 2011: Agenda for the Strait of Georgia Ecosystem Research Initiative "Synthesis" Workshop
• July 2011: Strait of Georgia Ecosystem Research Initiative "Blueprint for Integration" Revised July 2011
• September 2008: Research Update,  (PDF)
• April 2008: Research Update (PDF) 
• January 2008: Research plan (PDF format)
• Climate Change Science Initiative (CCSI) program: "Impacts and Vulnerabilities - Climate Impacts on Ecosystems (PDF)
• CMOS 2008 Congress Presentationn((PDFF) ((PPTT)
• Status of the Strait of Georgiaa  ((PDFF) ((PPTT)