Geese in Space research is already providing useful information to waterfowl biologists. Geese tagged with radio transmitters in 1999 have revealed some interesting migration patterns.

• Birds tagged in Greenland did not stop in the Maritimes at all. They flew through to wintering areas in Long Island, New York. Clearly the habitats in Long Island are important to the geese in Greenland.
• Geese that did touch down in the Maritimes stayed longer than expected. The geese have access to quality food resources in agricultural fields, particularly in PEI. Mild fall conditions in 1999 may have also contributed to their lengthy stay. The consequence of their stay in the Maritimes is greater exposure to potential hunting pressure for a longer period than researchers expected.
• Eight of the 24 birds fitted with radio transmitters died before reaching wintering grounds. This is an extremely low survival rate. Continued research on the birds' survival rates will help wildlife managers develop harvest regulations that reflect the status and ecology of the North Atlantic population of Canada geese.