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What's New at GAMS
Notice: Fisherman's Forum Postponed
Due to change in location of our development office this month, the Fisherman's Forum will be postponed until March 2012. However, we still encourage anyone interested in attending or speaking at the forum to contact us.
Climate Change Project Cheticamp and surrounding communities will be the site of a two-year project to study how climate change will impact the fisheries and tourism sectors in Western Cape Breton, and develop new tools to help the community prepare for change....Read more!
GAMS Newsletter What a good feeling it is to tell you that this year has virtually flown by, carried by accomplishments and fueled with new friends and new ideas. This is a very exciting time for the Gulf Aquarium and Marine Station Cooperative....Read more!
The Gulf Aquarium and Marine Station Cooperative, was incorporated in 2007 for the purpose of establishing a Marine Centre on the western shore of Cape Breton Island.
The Gulf Marine Centre Supports the three core mission of GAMS: Research, Community, Education
Research - On present and future fisheries, resources, and ecosystems of the Southern Gulf of St Lawrence.
Community building - Providing opportunity for communication and collaboration between fishermen, regulators, industry, and community leaders.
Education - Marine environmental education opportunities for all levels and ages.
Come visit us! GAMS is a year round research and development office in Cheticamp, and operates a seasonal research field station and discovery centre in Petit Etang, at the entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
