166 Acknowledgements The information in this guide has been obtained from status reports and recovery documents (www.sararegisty.gc.ca), and from local knowledge of these species. Once drafted, each page is reviewed by regional experts to ensure the accuracy and regional relevance of the information presented. Many thanks to the numerous individuals that contributed their time and expertise to make this guide truly tailored to Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada: Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre: Alain Belliveau, Sean Blaney, John Klymko, David Mazerolle Bird Studies Canada: Sue Abbott, Margaret Campbell, Nicole MacDonald, Ally Manthorne Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation: Andrew Breen, Brooke Nodding, Danielle Pernette Environment Canada: Krista Baker, Andrew Boyne, Dan Busby, Vincent Carignan, Samara Eaton, Julie McKnight, Julie Paquet, Bruce Pollard, Karen Potter, Michael Robert, Peter Thomas, Becky Whittam Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Hugues Benoit, Mark Fowler, Alex Hanke, David Hardie, Timothy Haymen, Warren Joyce, Tara McIntyre, Hilary Moors-Murphy, Kim Robichaud-Leblanc, Amélie Rondeau, Mark R. Simpson, Koren Spence, Greg Stevens, Doug Swain NS Department of Natural Resources: Peter Austin-Smith, Sherman Boates, Mark Elderkin, Ross Hall, Peter MacDonald, Pamela Mills, Mike O'Brien, Mark Pulsifer, Terry Power, Mary Sabine, Donald Sam Nova Scotia Museum: Frances Anderson, John Gilhen, Andrew Hebda Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute: Diane LaRue, Amanda Lavers, Jeffie McNeil, Tom Neily, Brad Toms Parks Canada: Stephen Flemming, Todd Labrador, Duncan Smith All photographs have the name of the photographer credited beside them. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed their incredible images for use in this guide!! Universities: Acadia: Trevor Avery, Zoe Crysler, Mike Dadswell, Tom Herman, Steve Mockford, Ruth Newell, Danielle Quinn, Julia Whidden; Cape Breton: Kellie White; Dalhousie: Catherine Dale, Brendal Davis, Andy Horne, Tara Imlay, Krista Patriquin, Alana Westwood, Cindy Staicer; Saint Mary's: Hugh Broders, David Richardson, Lesley Farrow, Lynne Henderson; Texas Tech University: Howard Huynh Other Contributors: Gart Bishop (NatureNB), Kate Bredin, Mike Brobbell (Oaklawn Farm Zoo), Moira W. Brown (Canadian Whale Institute, New England Aquarium), Rob Cameron (Nova Scotia Environment), Harold Clapp, Stephen Clayden, Jarrett Corke (World Wildlife Fund), Dave Daigly, Ted D'Eon, June Farnsworth, Jim Goltz, Carolyn Hann (Clean Annapolis River Project), Nick Hill (Fern Hill Institute), Alton Hudson (Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq), Donna Hurlburt, Shalan Jourdry (Bear River First Nation), Jason LeBlanc (NS Fisheries and Aquaculture), Mark Macphail (Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources), Kathleen Martin (Canadian Sea Turtle Network), Mary Mason (Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq), Karen McKendry (Nova Scotia Nature Trust), Troy McMullin, Frank Meuse (Bear River First Nation), Laurie Murison (Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station), Allysia Park (CCWHC Atlantic), Katie Porter (Nova Scotia Nature Trust), Gini Proulx, Andrew Reid (Marine Animal Response Society), Katie Schleit (Ecology Action Centre), Cory Sheffield (Royal Saskatchewan Museum), John Sollows (TREPA), Doug vanHemessen (Nature Conservancy of Canada), Amy Weston (Nova Scotia Salmon Association), Tonya Wimmer (World Wildlife Fund), Sarah Wong (Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station)