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DFO seeks scientific analysis of beluga fattening cycle using photogrammetry

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking scientific expertise to analyze the fattening cycle of the endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga population. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - Contact: Tina Brown - Services Requested: - Analysis of aerial drone imagery and morphometric data from 2024 and 2025 - Advanced photogrammetric and morphometric analyses to refine sex identification, identify pregnant females, and assess seasonal changes in body condition - Preparation and publication of two scientific articles in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals - Deliverables include validated databases (CSV), R code, and draft publications - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have access to MIPAR image analysis software - Permission to use the beluga photo-identification catalogue is required - Compliance with carbon neutrality and greenhouse gas disclosure requirements - Open only to Canadian suppliers - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Optional one-year contract extension for additional scientific publication

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking scientific expertise to analyze the importance of spring in the annual fattening cycle of the endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga population. The work involves analyzing aerial drone imagery and morphometric data collected in 2024 and 2025 to evaluate seasonal changes in body condition among male, female, and pregnant belugas. The contractor will perform advanced photogrammetric and morphometric analyses to refine sex identification, identify pregnant females, and assess changes in physical condition across age and sex classes. The contract also includes preparing and publishing two scientific articles in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. The estimated contract duration is 30 months starting from October 1, 2026.

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