Life in the Gully
Discover the Gully, a remarkable underwater canyon off the coast of Nova Scotia! This Marine Protected Area teems with diverse marine life, including rare whales. Learn how scientists use acoustic monitoring to study whales and ensure that we have the right protections in place to allow them to thrive.
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Reflection: Students reflect on the geographic features that create important habitats for sea life. Next, they reflect on a place that is important to them, and compare places with their peers to find similarities and differences. The activity closes with a call to action to protect important habitats.
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Life in the Gully (Video transcript) Open transcript The Gully Marine Protected Area (MPA) [Fisheries and Oceans Canada resource page] Learn more about The Gully MPA Learn more about the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) established under Canada's Oceans Act Learn more Get involved in Marine Protection [DFO resource page] Get involved
