A native of Armdale, Brian Beanlands first attended South Armdale School (now the Chocolate Lake Centre) and then Halifax West High School. He pursued post-secondary studies at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology (NSIT), graduating in 1974. He subsequently worked two years for MT&T, but his time as a summer student with Defence Research Establishment Atlantic (now DRDC) aboard the QUEST foreshadowed his future in oceanography. Brian spent the latter part of the decade working on term here at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) and at the National Research Council in Halifax. He spent a year with HUNTEC, much of that time spent at sea on the Grand Banks as a field technician. Finally, in 1980, Brian came to BIO to stay. He was instrumental in the success of many projects: the Optical Plankton Counter, Laser Plankton Counter, Seahorse, and was project leader on the development of one of the first instrumented blocks. There were countless technical problems requiring innovative solutions: in situ pumping systems to collect sparsely distributed micro-organisms in deep water, the Moving Vessel Profiler to collect water column acoustic velocity profiles while underway, and the Icycler, a smart, neutrally buoyant, ultra-efficient moored water profiler that would work beneath the ice for year at a time, collecting salinity data in the high Arctic. More recent work has focussed on SeaCycler, Watson compasses and real-time telemetry in Barrow Strait. Brian's dedication to the job at hand, regardless of the effort necessary or the potential for recognition, has always been motivated by a strong sense of teamwork and the satisfaction of finding creative solutions to seemingly impossible challenges. His collaborative nature and infectious positive attitude extend beyond the walls of the institute in the facilitation of technology transfer to the private sector and his mentorship of students as a member of the NSIT Program Advisory Committee. Brian takes part in the BIO social scene as well through participation in the Parker Street Christmas Dinner delivery program and his membership in the unofficial BIO swim team. Brian embodies all of the qualities that the Beluga Award seeks to celebrate: teamwork, cooperation, dedication to community spirit, unselfish effort, and exceptional contributions to the success of BIO projects. In the words of George Fowler, a long-time friend and colleague "Everyone loves working with Brian and it's apparent from what he says and does that he loves working here at BIO. Aren't we lucky!" .

Born in Halifax, Sherry Niven grew up in the Annapolis valley in Middleton, Nova Scotia. She earned her BSc in chemistry from Dalhousie University. It was during this time that she first came to the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) working as a coop student with for Dale Buckley. After two more work terms, and a cruise to the Nares Abyssal Plain, Sherry had fallen in love with oceanography. She returned to Dalhousie for a PhD. in chemical oceanography and, promptly began working as a research scientist with the DFO Marine Chemistry Group using radio isotopes as tracers. Developing her well-known reputation for effectiveness as a team player, Sherry began working with biological oceanographers on projects like the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS) to understand the controls on the concentrations and fluxes of carbon and associated nutrients in the ocean. After 10 years of working as a research scientist at BIO, Sherry became involved in consultations to develop classification models for scientists under the ill-fated UCS initiative. For Sherry, this was a turning point: the beginning of collaborative work that ultimately expanded beyond management and labour interests and into academia. She subsequently went on assignment with NSERC to work towards increasing government-university interaction in science and to encourage students to consider careers in science. Previous involvement in regional women.s organizations led to the hosting of the Hypatia workshop at BIO, a session exploring the realities for women in science in federal laboratories. The resulting work-plan gained national attention and provided a springboard for discussions on workplace issues that continue today. The Hypatia themes of "Community and Diversity" echo Sherry's sensibilities. Her recent efforts in relocating staff displaced by ongoing renovations of the BIO Campus bear this out. This work, along with service on committees and her many other duties, she quietly performs with professionalism, sensitivity and warmth, making her an ideal candidate for the Beluga Award. Her cheerful demeanor and understated competence belie her commitment to ensuring that BIO remains a great place to work. It is with great pleasure that the BIO Oceans Association presents the 2010 Beluga Award to Sherry Niven. .

A native of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Bruce Anderson graduated from Dartmouth High School. He attended Saint Mary’s University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an Honours Certificate in Geography. He further completed his education within the Canadian Hydrographic Service with courses in Field Surveys and Marine Cartography. His association with the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) began in 1984 with temporary employment.In 1985, he was hired to work as Cartographer with the Canadian Hydrographic Service.From 1988 to 1996, he worked in various capacities with the Atlantic Geoscience Centre,the Management Services Branch, and the Marine Fish Division. Since 1996, he has served as a Multi-Disciplinary Hydrographer with the Canadian Hydrographic Service
Bruce is special because of his pleasant personality, and his continuing willingness to serve on work, health and safety, union, Public Service Week, gift shop, and social committees for the betterment of BIO as a workplace and as a major Canadian Scientific Institution.Bruce's enthusiastic ‘‘can do ’’ attitude is a key factor in assembling and inspiring volunteers who make successes out of events like the Canadian Hydrographic Association International Hydrographic Conference in 2006. He has served on the organizing Committees of BIO Open Houses in 1998, 2002, and 2007. For more than twenty years, Bruce has cooperated with BIO staff from most organizational units and has gained knowledge of several scientific and technical disciplines. His enthusiasm can always be counted on to give guided tours to groups of foreign visitors and dignitaries. He has been and continues to be a positive influence for the type of cooperation and success that enhances the very concept of the Institute.
Bruce is being recognized for his special contributions to the internal life of BIO and to the Outreach initiatives that present the Bedford Institute of Oceanography to Canadian Society and to the World. It is with great pleasure that the Ocean Association presents the 2009 Beluga Award to Bruce Anderson .

Borden Chapman began his work association with BIO in the early 1970.s when he was hired as a summer student in electronic technology from the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology. After graduation from NSIT in 1972 Borden worked as a junior electrician on CSS HUDSON, then later in 1975 he became an electronic technician at the Atlantic Geoscience Center (Geological Survey of Canada, Atlantic). His main responsibilities were to maintain the electronic components of the seismic instruments as well as other geological equipment. Borden soon demonstrated unusual talent in diversified ways, including teaching evening courses at NSIT, working on electronic systems on oceanographic and Department of Transport ships, and providing repair and maintenance expertise on a wide variety of electronic equipment used at sea and in the laboratory. He also provided program support to field programs carried out in Sri Lanka, the high Canadian Arctic and the deep sea. His most appreciated attributes include his willingness to cooperate with a wide variety of scientific projects, applying his considerable skills to maintaining innovative prototype electronic equipment and solving problems with conventional radio and computer systems. In recent years Borden has been designing, purchasing, installing and testing a large variety of multichannel reflection seismic equipment on the CCGS Louis St. Laurent, Canada.s largest icebreaker. This equipment will allow Canada to map the offshore in Canada.s high Arctic as required for Canada to meet its Law of the Sea obligations. Initial results of a survey carried out in 2007 were very good in ice-covered waters, with some experts proclaiming these data to be of the best quality ever obtained from the area. Contributions made by an outstanding technician can contribute manifestly to the success of any scientific project. In the case of Borden Chapman he has not only made supporting contributions, he has lead the way in making technical innovations that make possible new discoveries. .

Murray Scotney began his career at BIO as an Electronic Technologist in July 1969 with the Atlantic Oceanographic Laboratory, Applied Oceanography Section. He was the first Electronics Technologist hired to maintain and deploy the growing inventory of electro- mechanical physical oceanographic instruments that were becoming available. Technology has changed significantly over the last four decades and Murray has kept abreast of the changing requirements of scientific programs and the availability of instrumentation to fulfill those needs. For example, current meters have evolved from mechanical instruments with rotors or propellers through electro-magnetic sensors to acoustic single-point and profiling instruments. Over the years, deployment times have increased from durations of a few weeks to two years due to the improved reliability of data-recording instruments, acoustic releases, and mooring components. Murray has been a senior member of a team involved in the design, evaluation, purchase, operation, maintenance, and adaptation of these new instruments into the physical oceanographic program. Murray approaches his job with a high level of professionalism and has generated a great deal of respect for his work-skills and personality. He has always played a vital role in the organization especially during the last decade of significant downsizing when he assumed many additional technical, personnel, and managerial responsibilities at BIO and in the field. His work ethic and leadership have enabled us to continue to support field programs which are essential to carrying out our science projects and monitoring responsibilities. During this time period, Murray.s conscientiousness has ensured that we were successful in achieving our goals. As an example of his work load, Murray, over the past field season participated in field programs located at or on the Sable Gully, the Scotian Shelf, Hibernia, Lunenburg Bay, Labrador Sea, Makkovik Bank, Barrow Strait, Davis Strait, Bay of Fundy, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Northumberland Strait, as well as several near-shore programs. As our field support has undergone renewal in the past two years, Murray has served as a mentor and teacher for our new technical support staff. Murray.s patience and substantial experience have been crucial in bringing these new technicians up-to-speed to ensure that we will continue to have excellent field programs. Murray is an invaluable member of our team whose interest in the success of science programs is clearly evident. He not only understands the technical requirements of these programs, but also takes interest in understanding the science as well. He listens intently to the needs of research scientists and is able to provide advice on how to apply these requirements in the field. Murray.s opinion is widely respected by field-going staff in the Ocean Sciences Division. He is not only very adept at conversing with scientific staff but is also very capable of discussing program requirements with the officers and crew of our research vessels. His humour, wit, patience and smarts are often the key to seeing the way through difficult situations . to the great relief of everyone. He is a most deserving recipient of this award. .

Joe Bray, from Canso NS joined the Canadian Hydrographic Service in 1968 as a hydrographic launch coxswain on CSS Kapuskasing. After five years aboard the Kapuskasing, Joe served aboard CSS Dawson and CSS Baffin before he joined the hydrographic shore party and operated survey launches in Cape Breton and Newfoundland. After obtaining a Mate.s ticket, he served on the charter vessel, Martin Karlsen and subsequently signed on as mate aboard the CSS Maxwell. Following his service on the Maxwell, Joe sailed aboard CSS Dawson, CSS Hudson and CSS FTG Smith before taking command of the MV Navicula in 1989. Joe served as captain of the MV Navicula for 14 years before she was retired in 2003. Since then, he has skippered the fisheries patrol vessel CCGS Point Caveau stationed off northwest Nova Scotia. Over the years it has become widely known that Joe is friendly, competent, cooperative and considerate. He is a model skipper being held in high esteem by his crew. His consideration for others has taken many forms: he invariably gave first choice of leave to his crew before taking his own; he would work on a piece of equipment for you over a weekend to make sure it was ready for the next week.s work; he was always sympathetic to anyone suffering from seasickness providing medication if needed. Those who have worked with Joe over the years could come up with many more examples of these little .extras. that endeared him to his colleagues. To whomever was scientist-in-charge, it soon became clear that Joe was an essential part of the scientific team. His ingenuity in solving gear deployment problems ensured the success of many an otherwise .doubtful. cruise. Never content to just remain behind the wheel providing taxi service to and from the study site, Joe displayed a keen interest in the project-at-hand throughout his career. This admirable quality began with making transit readings to assist a survey team in the Arctic and has continued since, most recently aboard Navicula, with helping sort the species in a groundfish catch. During these fishing trips, Joe voluntarily kept his own detailed records of the work carried out. These included measurements of the trawl net dimensions, annotations on hydrographic charts regarding tear ups, bottom type, quantity of major species caught, and electronic records of set locations. All of this was done without request from the chief scientist SIC (oh, above I thought you meant as it was written). Joe is also known for his ingenuity in devising ways of deploying and retrieving the unusual scientific sampling devices brought aboard his vessel. No piece of gear fazed him; some devices might invoke a smile and a raised eyebrow, but if Joe couldn.t make it work, no one could! His advice on accomplishing the task at hand is ever timely and useful. The ships. officers and crews manning our research vessels have played a major role in the success of BIO research. The international reputation of the Institute is owed in no small way to these unsung heroes. In epitomizing this dedication and professionalism, they could not wish for a better person to represent them. .

Jacqueline Dale graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dalhousie University (Kings College) in 1952 and her career began at the Biochemistry Laboratory of the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax where she worked for three years. In 1971 Jackie joined the Environmental Quality Division of the Marine Ecology Laboratory (MEL) of BIO. Her time was shared, working as a pesticide chemist for Richard Addison and as a chemical oceanographer with Don Gordon and Paul Keizer. In those early days, along with Ann Orr, she was one of the first women to be "allowed" by Martin Blaxland, to wear trousers to work. In MEL, she was involved in a large number of research projects including pesticide chemistry, hydrocarbon chemistry, the distribution of hydrocarbons in seawater and sediments, and the ecological effects and fates of oil spills, with particular focus on the Arrow spill of 1970 in Chedabucto Bay. In the late 70s and early 80s, she worked as part of a large team of BIO scientists investigating the Bay of Fundy ecosystem to understand more fully the potential impacts of tidal power development. Jackie participated in a series of projects studying sedimentology, nutrients, primary production and organic carbon cycling. This involved collaboration with other government departments and universities. Sample collections were made from a helicopter, ship, small boat, vehicle, or on foot while tramping over mudflats during all seasons of the year. Jackie handled it all. Her important contributions to MEL.s research programs are evident by the number of scientific papers and reports that carry her name and are still cited. In the 80s, Jackie also organized conferences. In 1981, with Don Gordon, she coordinated the Symposium on the Dynamics of Turbid Coastal Environments. In 1989, with Carl Amos, she coordinated the Canadian Continental Shelf Seabed Symposium and, in 1996, she was a member of the organizing committee for the Canadian Hydrographic Conference. For the better part of ten years Jackie served as coordinator for the annual A.G. Huntsman Award given internationally for excellence in Oceanography. This involved working with all components of BIO, the Royal Society of Canada, as well as with universities and local businesses, thereby heightening the BIO profile in the international scientific community. In 1981, Jackie became the administrative assistant to Ken Mann, the Director of MEL -. In this capacity, her finesse with people and her intuitive diplomacy helped manage those independent spirits in MEL and keep their finances in the black. During this period, Jackie also worked diligently on her own time to complete a Masters in Business Administration. Thus in 1987, when MEL was disbanded, Jackie was ready to assume new responsibilities with the Financial Planning for Science group. She was never intimidated by the job, but the move away from BIO to an office in Halifax was unsettling. Jackie never passed up an opportunity to work with friends at BIO even if it meant dressing up as a penguin, a reindeer, or a chorus-line gal for the Christmas Variety shows in support of the United Way Campaign. Jackie officially retired in June 1991 but almost immediately moved back to a desk at BIO to work with Brian Nicholls in preparation for the Coastal Zone Canada .94 conference. The conference was a resounding success and again brought much international recognition to BIO. Following the conference, as part of the Coastal Zone Canada Association, Jackie set up the secretariat office and became the coordinator. Jackie remains actively involved through the BIO-Oceans Association, of which she is a founding member. .

Over his outstanding 35 year career at BIO, Dave McKeown has realized or led many innovative engineering developments in hydrographic surveying, fisheries research, coastal ocean science, marine emergency response, and environmental assessment. In his role as a leader or participant in multidisciplinary seagoing expeditions as well as in his shore-based work in the management of Institute facilities and the oceanographic fleet, he was known for his hard working, generous and fair spirit while keeping the overall best interests of the organization in mind. His unfailing and enthusiastic support of research and survey projects across all disciplines and divisions at BIO is widely acknowledged by his colleagues, both past and present. Born in Vancouver, Dave attended Mount Allison University and the Technical University of Nova Scotia, where he obtained a Masters Degree in electrical engineering in 1963. An Athlone Fellowship then took him to Cambridge University where he obtained a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. After graduation, he remained at the University for several years as a Senior Research Assistant in the Geodesy and Geophysics department. In 1968 Dave joined the Engineering Services Section at BIO and, over the next 35 years, occupied a variety of key positions: Head of the Electronic Design Section of Metrology Division; Head of Metrology Division; Head of the Coastal Oceanography Division; and, simultaneously, Science Vessel Coordinator for the Maritimes Region, manager of the Atlantic Zone Science Platform Committee, Head of Technical Operations, and manager responsible for space allocation. During his early years at BIO, Dave led teams developing the application of underwater sound to acoustic navigation, the use of lead acid batteries as a possible power source for experiments in the deep ocean, and a remotely controlled launch for hydrographic surveys, a predecessor to the DOLPHIN and ARCS projects. He has contributed to the development of a variety of instruments used to study benthic habitats such as the TowCam, the Video Grab, and Campod. Over several years, Dave undertook development of "Sea Rover", a mechanized bottom crawler that was designed to measure the amount of heavy oil remaining in the fuel tank of the sunken barge "Irving Whale" in order to determine if leaks were occurring. Dave.s unselfishness is particularly evident in his work at sea where he has often served as chief scientist on multidisciplinary expeditions over the continental shelf and the deep sea. He has fostered the concept of the annual "Metrology Cruise" where new instruments and technology could be tested and evaluated. These expeditions often involved enhancing the surveys or experiments of scientists from several different organizations. In the latter years of his career, Dave undertook administrative tasks such as the allocation of ship time for the research and survey fleet, and of office and laboratory space in the BIO complex. In carrying out these tasks, he managed to respect the programs and priorities of the Institute while doing his best to come up with fair, unbiased, and objective solutions. In this he succeeded admirably and was seen by all sides as an honest and fair broker. During his career in the Public Service, Dave has received a DFO merit award (1987), the ADM Commendation Award (2001), and in 2002 the DM Prix d'Excellence. The latter award was presented jointly to Ms. Lenore Bajona and Dave for their development of a computerized ship-time request system that vastly improved the previous manual system and continues to be used to this day. Dave is now formally retired from the Public Service but he is continuing to contribute as an Emeritus Scientist at BIO. He has made numerous, significant contributions to Institute-wide programs over many years and is a most deserving recipient of the Beluga Award. .

Art Cosgrove, head of BIO.s Drafting and Illustrations Group, has been at the cutting edge of scientific illustration from the early .pen & ink. days to today.s world of computer-generated graphics. Since 1970, he has had a guiding and creative hand in illustrating documents, posters, and displays for scientific publications and for public relations and educational purposes and has displayed an unusually high and unselfish dedication to the projects, contributing significantly to their success. Art started his career at BIO in November 1970 as a draftsman on a three-month term. His job was to prepare illustrations depicting results from studies following the oil spill from the ship Arrow in Chedabucto Bay. Six months later he became a full-time employee and in 1977 became the head of the Group. Art became indispensable to scientists from all departments and to the Open Houses that demanded the design and production of hundreds of posters. He has led the group through a number of major transitions in the techniques of scientific illustration, as well as demanding and important projects at BIO. These have included projects such as BIO.s annual and biennial science reviews, wall charts, and contributions to notable projects such as the scientific illustrations for the Georges Bank.Gulf of Maine boundary dispute and Canadian contribution to the Decade of North American Geology publication project commemorating the 1988 centenary of the Geological Society of America. Most striking, however, has been his unceasing desire and dedication to help the scientific staff. The zeal to give and assist has never faltered despite the obstacles of massive technological change and resource reduction, a vivid testimony to Art.s invaluable contribution to the BIO community over three decades. .

Upon graduation in 1970 the University of New Brunswick, Peter joined the Marine Ecology Laboratory at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. Assisting in studies of the fate and effects of organochlorines (OC) in the marine environment, Peter was presented with opportunities to develop new equipment. His combination of technical and scientific understanding led him to the successful design of holding chambers for experiments on zooplankton-phytoplankton OC uptake and loss. In the mid to late 70s, as a member of the St. Georges Bay ecosystem study group, he designed and modified plankton nets and sorting machines, and created traps for collecting vertically migrating organisms in the Bay. Later in the 1980s, he developed a revolutionary electronic trawl for larval lobster research. His involvement in CESAR (Canadian Expedition to Study the Arctic Ridge) resulted in his development of specialized gear ranging from winches and sleds to styrofoam toilet seats. The 1990s brought a return to St. Georges Bay for a more extensive organochlorine study and the design of rain traps and snow melting devices. His participation in research cruises to study the impacts of mobile fishing gear and release of drilling wastes on the continental shelf led to innovations in equipment for sampling and imaging seabed habitat and communities. Since 2000 Peter has conducted field research on methylmercury biomagnification in the Bay of Fundy and continues to be part of the deep-sea trawling impacts study which has evolved to include deep-sea coral research and habitat mapping. The application of his mechanical, technical and scientific abilities has resulted in his playing a central role in design, fabrication, maintenance and deployment of a variety of oceanographic sampling equipment used at BIO. His leadership in coordinating field efforts in research programs resulted in highly successful applications such as the use of the BIO-developed bottom video grab in the survey operation in support of the recovery of remains of Swiss Air Flight 111 which crashed near Peggy.s Cove, Sept. 2, 1998. .

Roger, a native of Nouvelle, Gaspé, Québec, began a career in photography in the Royal Canadian Air Force which he joined in 1955. He worked with photo reconnaissance units for 11 years before moving to the photographic unit at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in 1966. Roger worked "well beyond his official duties - both during work hours and outside them." This characteristic was exhibited in numerous research projects such as the geophysical study of the Mid-Atlantic-Ridge and a multidisciplinary project in the Caribbean. In his first decade at BIO, Roger expanded his photographic techniques to include applications using scuba equipment. After the oil spill from the tanker Arrow in Chedabucto Bay in 1970, Roger was involved in photographic documentation of the immediate impact of the spill, as well as follow up studies over the next two decades. He was also instrumental in developing photographic techniques for sampling programs in the Canso Strait Environmental Marine Geology Study in 1973. Studies of sediment dynamics in the Magdalen Islands (1975-76) and Martinique Beach were enhanced by Roger's photographic contributions. Roger's several Arctic experiences included expeditions with CSS Hudson and Baffin in 1970, 1977, 1978 and 1980. He also participated with Norm Fenerty in the LOREX experiments (1979) on an ice camp to develop a system to lower and recover deep-sea cameras through the ice. Roger made a number of innovative contributions to oceanographic photography and TV imaging using scuba. He was involved in developing photographic and electronic imaging technology from submarines and remote operated submersibles. He helped to develop a photographic system for remotely monitoring sediment movement in intertidal areas of the Bay of Fundy using a tethered balloon. In the later years of his career he developed a photographic system used on Coast Guard helicopters to document coastal features, oil spills, coastal erosion, and sewage effluents. Roger has worked with BIO staff from all organizational units and all scientific and technical disciplines. He was a positive influence for cooperation and success that enhanced the concept of the Institute. .