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The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership is a “Virtual Institute” open to individuals and groups who are interested in the well being of the Bay of Fundy. It is our goal to promote the integrity, vitality, biodiversity and productivity of the Bay of Fundy.

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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Bay of Fundy has lost a wonderful person. Sandra was the vice-chair of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership and was a fierce advocate for the environment. She is so very missed. www.smithsfuneralhome.com/26046.htm
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It's even more so in the Gulf of Maine and therefore, the Bay of Fundy. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The RARGOM science meeting is calling for abstracts. The deadline is 9.4.26. More at www.rargom.org/annual-scien...
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Annual Science Meeting | RARGOM
RARGOM is dedicated to research, management and stewardship in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed. Get info on their annual science meeting here.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Check out our very own hero on Maces Bay, Bay of Fundy. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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PHOTOS | These award-winning Canadian images show how scientists see nature | CBC News
The BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology joint image competition awards scientific research photos each year. University of New Brunswick graduate student Liam Brennan and Queen's University rese...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist | CBC News
The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Dr. William Cheung says he is concerned about deep-sea mining and highlighted that it’s possible sediment could affect plankton that form the base of the food web for many fish species, which could have wide-ranging impacts. thetyee.ca/News/2026/08... @ubccoru.bsky.social @solvingfcb.org
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They Survived the Asteroid. Deep-Sea Mining May Kill Them | The Tyee
Planned projects would devastate ocean life, DFO scientist warns.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Poop and oceans? Yes, read on and take a look at the great graphic. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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‘Far less studied than they should be’: How fossilized feces teach us about early oceans | CBC News
A study of fossilized feces, known as coprolites, from 540 million years ago found fecal matter likely played a significant role in an explosion of biodiversity in the early Cambrian period. Paleontol...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
...and sadly, even more so in the Bay of Fundy. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Talk about gas and on an impressive scale! eos.org/editors-vox/...
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How Bubbles Reshape Air-Sea Gas Exchange - Eos
Bubbles produced by breaking waves provide an important but often overlooked pathway for exchanging carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other gases between the ocean and atmosphere.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It is not political to say that whales and all life depend on jurisdictional cooperation to do what is right. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Internal DFO memo warns Trump-backed bill threatens right whale survival | CBC News
Staff at the federal Fisheries Department are worried the United States government is about to adopt legislation jeopardizing the survival of the North Atlantic right whale, according to an internal g...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
If we can be a bit academic for a moment. Are you influenced by celebrity endorsements in environmental messages? conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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How endorser attributes influence conservation communication
Conservation communication often uses the celebrity endorsement strategy. However, robust evidence regarding its effectiveness is still limited. More importantly, practitioners do not have guidelines....
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
While this story is based in NL, it is still a fun read if you have ever wondered about puffin beaks. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Everyone loves a puffin. Scientists are stumped about their beaks
Despite decades of research, ornithologists are still trying to solve the mystery of the birds’ unique appearance
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The Bay of Fundy is fortunate to have so many beautiful bogs. Want to hear more about how bogs are the bomb? www.pew.org/en/research-...
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Bogs
Bogs may conjure images of fog, folklore, and lurking creatures, but in fact, they are dynamic habitats that perform some of the planet’s most important ecological work.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Not that we need a US reference but wow, that is a lot of water. The volume of water during one tide is equivalent to the total volume of all freshwater rivers in the world and could fill the Grand Canyon twice. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
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Experiencing Canada: Where Giants Rise and Legends Flow - The Weather Network
*The Bay of Fundy’s legendary Flowerpot Rocks*
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Not that we need a US reference but wow, that is a lot of water. The volume of water during one tide is equivalent to the total volume of all freshwater rivers in the world and could fill the Grand Canyon twice. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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Sea, Soil, and Soul: The Evolving Bay of Fundy Coastline
YouTube video by Field Notes on Belonging
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Glad Tidings! The July 2026 Fundy Tidings newsletter is here. bofep.org/wpbofep/wp-c...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This disruption includes the Bay of Fundy. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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El Niño is here, and it’s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing' | CBC News
Temperatures in the El Niño region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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Changes in Funding Could Tank Quality of Ocean Heat Content Data - Eos
An uncertain funding landscape threatens the longevity of an ocean observation system critical to projecting tropical storms, sea level rise, and more.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Oh, gosh, it's getting hot in the Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy. gmri.org/stories/gulf...
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Gulf of Maine Temperature Report: Spring 2026
Over the past decade, our scientists have led a body of research that highlights temperatures in the Gulf of Maine. To keep you informed, we share seasonal and annual updates about conditions in our r...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A bit of a dog's breakfast, eh? eos.org/research-spo...
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Typhoons Mix Up Bacteria and Biochemistry - Eos
After a typhoon surprised a research cruise, scientists took advantage of the unique sampling opportunity to reveal rapid changes in bacterioplankton communities and biogeochemical cycling.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Not surprising on tidal rivers and flooding amplification—an interesting read. eos.org/research-spo...
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How Tides and River Water Combine to Amplify Floods - Eos
Tidal subharmonics help push water levels higher in tidal rivers.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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‘Serious change is almost certainly coming,’ says N.L. climate mathematician | CBC News
A group of scientists who span the globe, including one originally from St. John’s, are working on a mathematical model that could help anticipate rising sea levels.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yes! The Bay of Fundy is part of the Gulf of Maine. Abstracts submission is open at www.rargom.org/annual-scien...
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Annual Science Meeting | RARGOM
RARGOM is dedicated to research, management and stewardship in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed. Get info on their annual science meeting here.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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‘Serious change is almost certainly coming,’ says N.L. climate mathematician | CBC News
A group of scientists who span the globe, including one originally from St. John’s, are working on a mathematical model that could help anticipate rising sea levels.
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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New on the EIUI blog! We reflect on the 2026 ACCESS-BoFEP Conference, themed “Connecting Communities to Ocean Science.” Explore highlights from four days of conversations on ocean literacy, coastal stewardship, and #science-policy collaboration here: eiui.ca/connecting-c... @bayoffundy.bsky.social
Title, authors’ names, and a photo of the Bay of Fundy about the EIUI blog post on reflections from the 2026 ACCESS-BoFEP conference
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
eos.org/research-and...
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6 Ways This Year’s “Super El Niño” Could Affect Climate, Humans, and Marine Creatures - Eos
The key word here is "could." Experts emphasize that no two El Niños are alike.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
It's Oceans Week in Canada! Of course, all weeks are ocean weeks to Canadians, right? oceanweekcan.ca
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Ocean Week Canada | June 1–8
Join Ocean Week Canada, June 1–8 — a national celebration of ocean events, learning, and action from coast to coast to coast.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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Warm Waters Disrupt Seagrasses’ Microbial Environment - Eos
Microbial communities in ocean sediments become imbalanced as water temperatures rise, harming seagrass growth, a new study suggests.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Ever wonder about winds and the waves they whip up? eos.org/articles/wha...
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What Winds Whip Up Otherworldly Waves? - Eos
New research goes back to the basics to explain how atmospheric conditions affect the creation of wind-driven waves on other worlds.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news... AI is driving the push for data centres. "Rising public concern over a proposed underwater artificial intelligence data center in the Bay of Fundy’s Western Passage..."
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Eastport residents push City Council to oppose DeepGreen’s underwater AI data center
The Council’s objection mirrors a Washington County Commission letter sent to developer Louis Wolfson last month.
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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, a joint organization of 2 Canadian provinces & 3 American states, is meeting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick on 27-28 May 2026. EIUI team member Peter Wells will brief the meeting about the recent ACCESS-BoFEP conference gulfofmaine.org/meetings/
Image of the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment logo and wordmark, and date and location of the meeting of the Council and Working Group
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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What Does a Barbie Pig Have to Do With Seabed Mining?
Meet the “barbie pig,” “gummy squirrel,” and “headless chicken monster”: These fantastical-sounding nicknames belong to real creatures living in the deep sea—one of the most extreme environments on Ea...
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 20/05/2026
What if ocean sensors had dorsal fins? New research led by WHOI postdoc Laura McDonnell shows that satellite-tagged sharks are more than top predators —they’re swimming data-collection instruments. Learn more from @usatoday.com: go.whoi.edu/sharktag 📸: Tom Burns/WHOI
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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Change at Mactaquac Dam sees millions more fish make it upriver to spawn | CBC News
For years, gaspereau trapped at the foot of the Mactaquac Dam were sold instead of being transported upriver.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Twelve principles for successful governance of community-based coastal marine restoration conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Twelve principles for successful governance of community‐based coastal marine restoration
Global agreements, such as the Global Biodiversity Framework, call for urgent, large-scale action to halt biodiversity loss through a whole-of-society approach. Community-based restoration can play a...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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Ocean Cleanup | Plastic Pollution | Ocean Pollution
Marine debris is a global problem facing our world’s waters. From plastic straws to fishing gear, it threatens aquatic life & habitats.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
As wildfire season picks up in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, here is science from south of the border. eos.org/research-spo...
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Want to Predict Wildfire Severity? Look to the State of Vegetation - Eos
A new study connects satellite data on vegetation condition, topography, and weather conditions to examine the predicted versus actual burn severity of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Cape Enrage tourist site closed after N.B. government slashes funding | CBC News
At Cape Enrage, a small lighthouse perched atop a cliff is dwarfed by sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy tides churning all the way to the horizon. And now Cape Enrage is to stay closed to visitors af...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We can all do our part to protect marine and beach wildlife (and reduce microplastics as these items break down) by carrying a bag or basket to collect marine debris. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Federal Ghost Gear Fund to return, bringing hope to some organizations in the Maritimes | CBC News
​A federal fund for organizations that do marine and beach cleanups is returning, but with less money behind it than in past years.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
www.pew.org/en/research-...
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You’re Probably Wrong About Seagrass
One of the most powerful natural tools we have to protect our environment lives out of sight, just beneath the ocean surface: seagrass. It exists on every continent except Antarctica, serves as an ess...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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DFO explains closure of biodiversity facilities | CBC News
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says a decision to close biodiversity facilities in Mactaquac, N.B., and Coldbrook, N.S., came down to a poor return on investment.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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Researchers 'hopeful' after North Atlantic right whale baby boom | CBC News
Twenty-three North Atlantic right whales were born during this year's calving season — the highest number in more than 15 years.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The time is nigh: be sure to register and book your accommodations for the 2026 ACCESS/Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership conference now. access.wildapricot.org/ACCESS-&-BoF...
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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Oceans are darkening all over the planet – what’s going on?
In a shift that is reshaping entire ecosystems, the open oceans are letting less light in. We don't fully understand the consequences yet, but there is still hope, says oceanographer Tim Smyth
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
They don't call them forever chemicals for nothing.
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Tracing the Path of PFAS Across Antarctica - Eos
A new study examines the presence of forever chemicals in one of Earth’s most remote regions.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought
Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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Melting Glaciers Make the Coastal Ocean More Sensitive - Eos
Fresh water from retreating ice does more than raise sea levels. It affects how the ocean responds to acidification and other environmental changes.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Have you seen them? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Why are bags of Big Mac sauce washing up along the Bay of Fundy? | CBC News
Empty bags of Big Mac and McChicken sauce have been washing up along the Bay of Fundy recently. And local residents are not lovin’ it.
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Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership @bayoffundy.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
www.aquarionwater.com/environment/...
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Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards
Nominate an adult, student, business, or non-profit for their outstanding volunteer efforts in conserving and improving our environment.
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