OCEAN GOVERNANCE: POLICY, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
2014 LECTURE TOPICS
Lecturers are asked to provide in advance a brief list of topics to be covered in their
presentations. The outlines received are listed below.
ANNE-MARIE BELLIVEAU
Tidal Power: Biological Aspects (14th July)
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Background on FORCE and the Global In-Stream Tidal Energy sector
Potential Environmental Impacts from In-Stream Tidal Energy
FORCE Environmental Management Planning
Steps Forward
PAUL BOUDREAU with BERTRUM MACDONALD
Information Management (20th June)
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General importance of information for management
The general use of geospatial information in communication
The use of on-line social media as a communication tool
DAVID BROWN
Introduction to Geology (11th July)
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Geology 101
o Rock Types
o Depositional Environments
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Petroleum 101
o Sedimentary Basins
o Petroleum Systems Elements
o Petroleum Systems Processes
PETER BURTON
Environmental Economics (24th June)
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Valuation
Relation to Decision-Making Frameworks
Measurement Theory
Measurement Techniques
Basic Regulation
Regulation and Mechanism Design
ROSS CLAYTOR
Canadian Government Fishery Science (9th June)
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Where Canadian Fisheries Research (1:30 – 2:00)
o Government offices
o DFO Science mandate
o Precautionary approach
o Maritimes Region fisheries
Mandate delivery process (2:00 – 2:45)
o Peer review
o Principles and participation
o Workshop approaches
o Role in species at risk
Key elements of a stock assessment (3:00 – 3:30)
o Recruitment, exploitation, spawning stock biomass
o Fishery independent and fishery dependent data
o Science interaction with fishing industry, fishery management, First Nations, and
NGOs
International stock assessments (3:30 – 4:00)
o ICCAT
o TRAC
o ICES
SCOTT COFFEN-SMOUT & PAUL MACNAB
Marine Spatial Planning (25th June)
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Marine spatial planning and spatial mapping products on a DFO Maritimes region-wide
scale.
GRAHAM DABORN
Land/Sea Interface: Estuarine and Coastal Waters (27th May)
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The Land--Water interface: coastal and estuarine habitats and dynamics, and their
influence on, productivity.
Resources of coastal ecosystems: fisheries, energy, mining, transportation, recreation, etc.
Issues of invasive species and marine energy.
A case study of the Bay of Fundy.
BOB EDWARDS & GLEN HERBERT
Integrated Maritime Compliance and Enforcement (2nd - 3rd July)
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Purpose: The purpose of the two-day session is to familiarise participants with the
concept of Integrated Maritime Compliance and Enforcement (IMCE), and its use to
address maritime interests and counter threats facing coastal and island states.
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Training Objectives:
o To familiarise participants with the IMCE methodology to: (1) determine the
maritime compliance and enforcement requirements for coastal and island states,
and (2) develop maritime security policy objectives;
o To give participants experience in applying the methodology in an exercise
setting;
o To introduce participants to the use of navies and coast guards, with an emphasis
on capabilities that are applicable to an IMCE strategy, and
o To make participants aware of the benefits of taking an integrated and cooperative
approach to maritime security nationally, regionally, and internationally; and,
o To assist participants prepare for the final IOI simulation exercise.
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The IMCE Exercise: The IOI simulation exercise scenario is the basis for the IMCE
Exercise, with additional information provided to achieve the objectives of the session.
BOB FOURNIER
Introduction to Oceanography (26th May & 5th June)
A two-hour overview of the important elements of Introductory Oceanography, normally 80
contact hours. This would include:
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geological oceanography (the container);
chemical oceanography (adding the water);
physical oceanography (moving the liquid);
coastal oceanography (human impacts); and,
biological oceanography (marine organisms).
This introduction is normally presented to individuals without prior background exposure but
who intend to work with ocean-related issues. Those with prior background can consider these
comments as a review.
JOANNE FRASER
Intercultural Awareness (22nd May)
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Concept of culture
Intercultural communication
SUSANNA FULLER
High Seas Fisheries (12th June)
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High seas governance gaps and potential solutions
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DIANA GINN with HUGH WILLIAMSON
Preparing for Negotiations (19th June)
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Communication
Choice of Negotiating Style
Preparing for complexities of International Negotiations
Complexities of Coastal Zone conflicts
Risks of lack of preparation (generally/ in international context)
Best alternatives to a negotiated agreement
Zone of possible agreement
Ripeness vs. intractability
DOUG GREGORY
Exploration and Risk (14th July)
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Financial, geological, health and safety risks associated with offshore petroleum
exploration and production
GLEN HERBERT
Integrated Maritime Compliance and Enforcement (2nd - 3rd July)
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See above under BOB EDWARDS
LARRY HILDEBRAND
Introduction to Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management (20th June)
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An introduction to and overview of the principles and practice of Integrated Coastal and
Ocean Management (ICOM) globally;
The challenges and opportunities inherent in ICOM;
A comparative ‘maritime vs. marine’ learning discussion (IOI Training students and
Masters students from the World Maritime University)
DICK HODGSON
Shipping Fundamentals (7th July)
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Fundamentals of shipping
Ship types, sizes trends
Why we have ships. Shipping demand, shipping supply
Types of shipping business
Role of governments in the oversight of shipping
Concept of maritime administration
Management activities, sectors of interest
Organization and governance
The future of marine transportation
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MARY KENNEDY AND RON O’DOR
Marine Biodiversity: Census of Marine Life, Ocean Tracking Network and Ocean
Biogeographic Information System (28th May)
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Census of Marine Life
‘DATA’ (scientific name and location)
Ocean Biogeographic Information System – origins within Census of Marine Life and
current position under UNESCO’s IOC/IODE program.
Data management best practices – facilitate data sharing, data integration and data
interpretation.
If time, discussion of standards and controlled vocabularies
AHMED KHAN
Climate Change and Fisheries Sustainability: the Governance Dimension (10th June)
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Fisheries – a fish chain approach, i.e., from oceans to plate
Climate change and fisheries
Governance and climate change adaptation planning
Integrated management and marine spatial planning
KENNETH MACINNIS
Polluter Pays (4th June)
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Marine pollution defined
UNCLOS – Legal Framework for the Ocean:
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Coastal states
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Flag states
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Port states
UNCLOS Part XII – Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment
The Polluter-Pays Principle
Liability and Compensation for Ship-source Pollution Damage:
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The International Regime
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Oil Spills from Tankers
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Bunker Oil Spills from Non-tankers
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Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Spills from Ships
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European Union Developments
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The United States Regime
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The Canadian Regime
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Current Developments
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EDUARDO MARONE
Extreme Marine Events: the Science, the Impacts and the Geo-ethics (27th June)
We will take a look around the issues regarding “Extreme Marine Events: the Science, the
Impacts and the Geo-ethics” concepts. Taking a wide flight over the science and the impacts of
such events, we will examine the ethical duties of the professionals working on ocean issues
regarding the society and the environment. We will be discussing the implications on how we
communicate scientific and technical information to common citizens and stakeholders, and how
we can reach wider audiences.
Each team will have to write a simulated press release with different language complexities for
the citizens and stakeholders of each Poseidonia country, regarding some marine extreme events
which will be explained at the “theoretical” introduction of the lecture.
IAN McALLISTER
Ethical Issues in Ocean Governance (22nd May) with REBECCA GODBOUT
The Ethics Workshop is placed at the start of the IOI-Canada course to highlight the importance
of high ethical standards throughout each facet of the programme. Among questions to be
discussed will be:
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What were the main influences that shaped your own ethical values?
To what extent do ends justify means?
What are some of the strengths and limitations of quick impact projects, in the context of
disaster prevention and recovery? Draw upon experiences [such as from tsunamis] as
relevant.
Identify and discuss three ethical issues that you consider fundamental to the responsible
governance of the oceans today.
The approach to be followed will not be judgemental but provocative - in a manner designed to
encourage thoughtful discussion among the participants and to encourage them to share
experiences and viewpoints.
Project Cycle (23rd June)
At the heart of many policies and programmes [be they for health services, industrial
development, or responsible ocean governance] are projects. What constitutes a 'good project'
and why? This workshop introduces key elements of the project cycle, drawing on insights from
governments, the private sector and non-governmental organizations. In addition to tackling a
number of very practical discussion questions, the IOI group will be given access to the prepublication copy of Projects in Search of Relief with Development for follow-up reading.
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DOUG MERCER
Ocean Weather and Forecasting (29th May)
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Basic tropical cyclone characteristics and forecasting issues
Canadian Hurricane Centre
Outreach issues:
o General public
o Coordination with Emergency Measures Organisations (EMOs), local, provincial
and national government groups
o Media
HILARY MOORS-MURPHY
Whales (11th June)
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Intro to marine mammals of the Maritimes and relevant knowledge gaps
Intro to using sound to monitor marine mammals and areas of importance (challenges and
benefits)
Objectives, methods and preliminary results from DFO’s marine mammal and noise
acoustic monitoring program
Ongoing and future efforts.
RON O’DOR
Marine Biodiversity: Census of Marine Life, Ocean Tracking Network and Ocean
Biogeographic Information System (28th May)
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See above under MARY KENNEDY
DAVID ROBERTS
Aquaculture (13th June)
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Intro to aquaculture
Land based aquaculture
Integrated aquaculture (aquaponics)
NANCY SHACKELL
Ecosystem-based Fishery Management (11th June)
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Ecosystem-based management in the Maritimes: Progress and Challenges
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ASHLEY SPRAGUE
Nova Scotia Coastal Policy (24th June)
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Coastal Zone Management
Coastal Development
Climate Change
Governance
ERIC THERIAULT
Regulation and CEAA (11th July)
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Mandate of the CNSOPB
Sources of Authority and Jurisdiction
Regulatory & Enforcement Practices
Inter-agency Activities
Environmental Assessment
BRAD WALTERS
Mangroves and Human Security (27th May)
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Ecology, human use, management and restoration of mangrove forests
DIRK WERLE
Remote Sensing of the Ocean (29th May)
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What is ‘Remote Sensing’? Who uses this technology?
Introduction to different aircraft and satellite-based RS tools; examples;
RS satellites and coastal zone management, ocean surveillance and people’s livelihoods;
examples
Use of Earth observation science & technology, outcomes, and impact on society
ALEXI WESTCOTT and ANDY SHERIN
Information Networks and Web-based Tools (27th June)
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What is the Atlantic Coastal Zone Information Steering Committee?
Networks
o ACZISC
o Open Government Partnership
o Data Infrastructures
o International Ocean Data Exchange +
Tools
o Web-based communication tools
o Data accessibility
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o Web-based mapping tools
- SmartAtlas
- COINAtlantic tools
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