A Team of Female Divers Dedicated to Marine Research
Homarus is proud to have an all-female team of scientific scuba divers playing a crucial role in various projects requiring underwater monitoring. Our dives in Newscuba Brunswick and Nova Scotia allow us to collect data on benthic habitats using underwater video footage and transect surveys. Scuba diving is a key tool in complementing our research on artificial reefs, field experiments, and long-term coastal ecosystem monitoring.
Artificial Reefs: Restoring Marine Habitats
To enhance local marine habitats, several fishing communities in New Brunswick have installed artificial reefs. Homarus supports these initiatives by assessing potential sites through diving. An ideal location should have a hard seabed and minimal human activity, ensuring that artificial reefs can provide a long-lasting habitat.
To monitor the evolution of these reefs, our team conducts transect dives, examining and documenting the colonization of structures by marine flora and fauna.
A Diverse and Innovative Exploration
Many of our projects are seasonal and varied, allowing us to explore a wide range of habitats in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Our divers have been involved in:
🔹 Studying scallop habitats in the Baie des Chaleurs
🔹 Mapping buffer zones for scallop fishing in collaboration with professional videographers
🔹 Testing underwater sonar technology to improve seabed monitoring
🔹 Inspecting long-term coastal monitoring stations
An Immersive Experience at the Homarus Centre
If you visit the Homarus Centre in Shediac, NB, you might get the chance to see one of our divers in action! They regularly dive into the aquariums for maintenance and cleaning. Keep an eye out during your next visit—you might spot one working underwater!
