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Coastal Action We are a community-based non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to address the environmental concerns along the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

So, what’s a MIMIC survey? The Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) brings together volunteer...
10/16/2026

So, what’s a MIMIC survey? The Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) brings together volunteers and scientific experts to monitor marine invasive species and keep an eye out for potential new invaders. This year, we took a Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) class of Natural Resources and Environmental Technology (NRET) students to the Lunenburg waterfront as well as the Mahone Bay waterfront to get hands-on with marine monitoring.

We collected samples and recorded the species we found at each site for comparison using dip nets, identification cards, magnifying glasses, and an underwater camera 📷🔍 So, what did we find?! We found skeleton shrimp, tunicates, sponges, and more! 🦐🪸

♻️🌊 WE’RE GIVING DISCARDED MARINE ROPE A NEW PURPOSE 🌊♻️Are you curious about what happens to marine rope after it’s rem...
10/08/2026

♻️🌊 WE’RE GIVING DISCARDED MARINE ROPE A NEW PURPOSE 🌊♻️

Are you curious about what happens to marine rope after it’s removed from the environment? We’re opening the doors to our Rope Depot for an open house 🪢 If you decide to stop by, you’ll be able to see what we’re working on, learn more about our rope recovery efforts, and find out how you can get involved. Whether you’re a crafter interested in using reclaimed rope, a volunteer who wants to help us sort rope, or simply curious about this project, we’d love to have you join us!

📍 Rope Depot, 3026 Lighthouse Route, Brooklyn, B0J 1H0
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 10 am to 2 pm

We’re hosting an E-Waste Drive next week! Do you have old electronics sitting around and collecting dust? If yes, please...
10/07/2026

We’re hosting an E-Waste Drive next week! Do you have old electronics sitting around and collecting dust? If yes, please drop by!

📍 Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 12 pm ➡ 6 pm

October 14th is National E-Waste Day, which is a day to raise awareness about electronic waste and encourage proper recycling of unwanted technology. Do you have an old, broken, or unwanted desktop, tablet, printer, keyboard, cellphone, or other electronic sitting around? If you drop them off with us, you’ll be giving them a second life 💻📱

What happens to your e-waste once dropped off? ERA Canada refurbishes eligible devices and gives them a second life by donating them to charities, schools, and community organizations in need. In addition, they provide secure data handling to help protect your information!

This is the full list of accepted items by the Electronic Recycling Association ➡ https://www.era.ca/accepted-items-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

By participating in an E-Waste Drive, you’re keeping electronics out of the landfill and giving your old technology a new purpose 💚♻️ Thank you!

📓 FIELD NOTES FRIDAY 📓This week, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at our day in the field with Huntsman Marine Scie...
10/02/2026

📓 FIELD NOTES FRIDAY 📓

This week, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at our day in the field with Huntsman Marine Science Centre 🤖🌊🦀

We travelled via boat along the South Shore coastline with a wonderful boat crew to conduct remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys. From the boat, a ROV was used to look for invasive species and get a closer look at the marine habitats beneath the surface.

A ROV survey allows us to explore areas of the seafloor that are difficult to access and gather valuable information about the species and habitats found along our coastline. By observing these underwater ecosystems in their natural environment, we can document what species are present, monitor for invasive species, and better understand changes happening beneath the surface. This information helps us build a clearer picture of the health and biodiversity of our coastal ecosystems and can inform future monitoring and conservation efforts.

Last week, we welcomed members of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Submariners to Edgewater Street for a day of hands-on volunt...
09/29/2026

Last week, we welcomed members of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Submariners to Edgewater Street for a day of hands-on volunteering at the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline 🌱

The Submariners were looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and, having worked with our Coastal & Marine team before, we were happy to connect with them again. They spent the day planting an additional vegetated bank area across from the Visitor Information Centre. In total, they were able to get about 275 plants in the ground, which is amazing work 🪏

A big thank you to the Submariners for getting their hands dirty and helping us bring this piece of the project to life!

This is Week 3 of our four-week litter series 💚 Please click through the following slides to learn more about what impa...
09/27/2026

This is Week 3 of our four-week litter series 💚 Please click through the following slides to learn more about what impact litter has on our environment, our communities, and the places that we call home 🌎

Nova Scotia is in Mi’kma’ki — the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We’re all treaty people. We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched the part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.

Did you know that invasive species can spread through released pets, plants, and debris left on boats and gear? One unwa...
09/25/2026

Did you know that invasive species can spread through released pets, plants, and debris left on boats and gear? One unwanted pet or an unclean watercraft can introduce species that threaten native wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
 
Here are a few things that you can do to help:

✅ Clean any visible debris / plants off your watercraft & gear
✅ Drain any water from your watercraft
✅ Dry your watercraft & gear before leaving the area where you launched
 
And, remember, 🐟 Please never release unwanted pets into the wild! Instead, find a responsible home for them.
 
Together, we can protect our waters - small actions can make a BIG difference!

Below are a few further resources:

🔗 https://nsinvasives.ca/dont-let-it-loose/,
🔗 https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/ais-eae/prevention/clean-drain-dry-decontaminate-lavez-videz-sechez-decontaminez-eng.html

A big thank you to for supporting us.
 



Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council

Did you know that invasive species can spread through released pets, plants, and debris left on boats and gear? One unwa...
09/25/2026

Did you know that invasive species can spread through released pets, plants, and debris left on boats and gear? One unwanted pet or an unclean watercraft can introduce species that threaten native wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
 
Here are a few things that you can do to help:
✅ Clean any visible debris / plants off your watercraft & gear
✅ Drain any water from your watercraft
✅ Dry your watercraft & gear before leaving the area where you launched
 
And, remember, 🐟 Please never release unwanted pets into the wild! Instead, find a responsible home for them.
 
Together, we can protect our waters - small actions can make a BIG difference!

Below are a few further resources:
🔗 https://nsinvasives.ca/dont-let-it-loose/,
🔗 https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/ais-eae/prevention/clean-drain-dry-decontaminate-lavez-videz-sechez-decontaminez-eng.html

A big thank you to for supporting us.
 

Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council

We’re building a greenhouse at the Mahone Bay Centre and we can’t wait to show you the finished space! 🏡This greenhouse ...
09/23/2026

We’re building a greenhouse at the Mahone Bay Centre and we can’t wait to show you the finished space! 🏡

This greenhouse will be available for public use - creating even more opportunities for our community to grow, learn, and connect. And stay tuned because in the coming days we’ll take you on a greenhouse tour sharing more about this exciting new space 🌱

This project is possible thanks to funding provided under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 🇨🇦

‼️ ATTENTION! FRESHWATER TURTLE HATCHLINGS ARE ON THE MOVE ‼️ Did you know that our province is home to four freshwater ...
09/22/2026

‼️ ATTENTION! FRESHWATER TURTLE HATCHLINGS ARE ON THE MOVE ‼️
 
Did you know that our province is home to four freshwater turtle species? They include the Blanding’s turtle, the Wood turtle, the Eastern Painted turtle, and the Snapping turtle. And, right now, some freshwater turtle hatchlings are emerging from their nests across Nova Scotia. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, please admire the little creature from a distance 🐢
 
📍 Also! If you happen to see a freshwater turtle hatchling, please consider reporting your sighting to the Nova Scotia H**p Atlas (https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/nova-scotia-herp-atlas). Your observations help researchers better understand and protect the four freshwater turtle species. If you see one on the road, only move the hatching in the same direction of travel if the little creature is in immediate danger. And only do so if you’re not in danger being on the roadside as well.

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45 School Street, Suite 403
Mahone Bay, NS
B0J2E0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+19026349977

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