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The success of the Indian Bay Ecosystem corporation depends on community involvement. Community meetings are held to discuss the results of the research conducted in the watershed area and to allow the community to make decisions on how to proceed.15
To assess local residents and tourists, attitude surveys are conducted. These surveys help the understanding of the community's expectations and what is or is not acceptable to them in terms of management.16
Creel surveys are carried out in the winter months by researchers from the Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation. This allows the collection of data pertaining to the number, length, weight and general health of the fish. Winter 2005 Creel survey results show the average size of Indian Bay trout caught to be 30 cm. The average time to catch a trout was 1.2 hours.17
Creel survey being conducted in Indian Bay1988-2006
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The proper technique for catch and release ensures the conservation of a healthy stock for the future.19
Releasing a Large Fishc 2000
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Releasing a large fishc 1990
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Releasing a trout2005
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The Indian Bay Ecosystem offers Local Students who are interested in sciences a job. This will help access them with the perfect research environment to help then attain their degrees.23
Field School Cabin2006
Indian Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation developed a comprehensive management plan that incorporated both tourist and local use. This plan ensured a sustanible resource while continuing to maximize community input and involvement.25
Field School Cafeteria2006
Indian Bay Big Pond, Newfoundland, Canada
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The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation is currently constructing a Cooperative Center for Ecosystem Studies. This center will be a world class facility that will give students from learning institutions an opportunity to study various fields of science in a natural habitat.27
Field School Chalets2006
Indian Bay Big Pond, Newfoundland, Canada
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