Mobilizing Marine Biodiversity Research: The Canadian Healthy Oceans Network A University / Fisheries and Oceans Canada Partnership Ryan Stanley for Paul Snelgrove Memorial University Of Newfoundland

Habitat Size (km 2 ) Scale of Threat (km 2 ) Invasive species Disease Circulation change Acidficiation Fishing Effects Rainfall Salinity Eutrophication Pollution Habitat loss Hydrology change OpenOcean Near Shore Changing Ocean Temp.

The scientific landscape is changing… Ecosystem-Based ManagementEcosystem-Based Management Convention on Biological DiversityConvention on Biological Diversity Law of the SeaLaw of the Sea Oceans ActOceans Act A technology revolution is underway in ocean sciences Sampling Observation Modeling Identifying Recognizing importance of biodiversity in ocean function Why Now?

Theme Leaders Paul Snelgrove (MUN) Kim Juniper (UVic) Peter Lawton (FOC) Phil Archambault (UQAR) Chris McKindsey (FOC) Anna Metaxas (Dal) Pierre Pepin (FOC) Paul Snelgrove (MUN) Network Director Theme Biodiversity Theme Ecosystem Function Theme Population Connectivity Chone = marine worm in Canada’s three oceans reflecting healthy benthic habitats CHONe Structure CHONe Team: ~150 researchers 43 co-investigators [14 universities] 8 collaborators [DFO] 6 Postdocs : 25 PhD : 20 MSc : 32 BSc

Ocean Health Theme 3: “Connectivity” Theme 2: “Ecosystem Functions” Theme 1: “Biodiversity” Theme #3 Theme #2 Theme #1 Characterization & Tools: What is the nature of cryptic diversity, the spatial distribution of biodiversity, & temporal changes in biodiversity? Ecosystem function: How are functions linked to biodiversity & agents of disturbance (natural and human)? Dispersal Dynamics: How does dispersal influence patterns of diversity, resilience, and source/sink dynamics of species and communities?

THEME I: BIODIVERSITY How species biodiversity relates to different ocean habitats Role of biodiversity in marine ecosystem services & predictive models to minimize human impact Role of larval dispersal in connecting local populations THEME II: ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION THEME III: POPULATION CONNECTIVITY Research Program

MA Roseway Basin Crowley Basin Gulf of Maine Where are the hotspots of biodiversity and how rapidly do species turn over in space? Example Theme #1

Hudson Bay James Bay Victoria Frobiser Bay Davis Beaufort-McKenzie m 2 Area Archambault et al. in prep Arctic Baseline Example Theme #1

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Function Underwater Laboratories Example Theme #2 Microbial dynamics Sediment movement Community assemblages Water chemistry

A B Settlement PassiveActive NFLD NS ? NFLD Temperature Viscosity PLD Light attenuation Circulation Example Theme #3 Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4 – postlarvae

Example Theme #3 Evaluate dispersal and population connectivity in lobster

Example Theme #3 Field measurements of abundance and pattern Field measurements of abundance and pattern In contrasting systems [ Newfoundland and NS] In contrasting systems [ Newfoundland and NS] Baseline spatial and temporal variability in Baseline spatial and temporal variability in abundance abundance Explore linkages between flow conditions, larval swimming ability and the biological and oceanographic environment Evaluate dispersal and population connectivity in lobster Comparison of methods to quantify lobster connectivity Field measurements of passive flow field Field measurements of passive flow field High resolution flow field and passive mimics High resolution flow field and passive mimics

Biophysical models of larval Biophysical models of larval dispersal dispersal Connectivity and Dispersal Evaluate dispersal and population connectivity in lobster Lab experiments on behaviour Lab experiments on behaviour Larval growth, behaviour and survival in Larval growth, behaviour and survival in different environments different environments Dispersal model for marine planning + =

International Policy Sharing ideasSharing ideas Sharing strategiesSharing strategies Sharing adviceSharing advice National Policy Federal agencies with oceans agendasFederal agencies with oceans agendas Science UniversityUniversity GovernmentGovernment Other PartnersOther Partners Conservation & Sustainable Use of Canada’s Oceans Key objectives Scientific recommendations Key objectives Scientific recommendations Science transfer

Good science Ecosystem-based management tools Metrics for MPA outcomes Student training at science/policy interface Data products Outreach products Sources & Sinks Ecosystem Health New assessment methodologies Disturbance models Impact of oceanographic events on recruitment Environment and dispersal Biodiversity Taxonomic baselines Biology of critical species Defining critical habitat Products for End Users Science transfer

Groups we’re working to partner with... MarBEF, Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function CHARM III, Channel Habitat Atlas for Marine Resource Management CERF, The Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities ESONET, the European Seas Observatory Network HERMIONE, Hotspot Ecosystem Research & Man's Impact on European Seas ICES, the International Council for Exploration of the Sea TRACES, Trans-Atlantic Coral Ecosystem Study PISCO, Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans PICES, North Pacific Marine Science Organization GNSBFA, Gulf Nova Scotia Bonefide Fishermen’s Association FFAW (NL), Food and Fisheries Allied Workers Union Science transfer

Funding Partners Contact : Canadian Healthy Oceans Network Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, A1C 5S7 Tel: Web: