Tag: marine protected areas

Posts count: 30

MaPP: A foundation for future marine protected areas

Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2 of Canada’s Pacific Coast, stretching from Northern Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Read More
Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2...
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Protecting the Great Bear Sea for Generations to Come

British Columbia's provincial government and First Nations recognize the ecological, cultural and economic value of the Great Bear Sea and B.C.’s north coast region. They’re working on an ambitious marine plan that will provide... Read More
British Columbia's provincial government and First Nations recognize the ecological, cultural and economic value of the Great Bear Sea...
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The Gully: An East Coast Natural Wonder Turns 10

Some 200km off the coast of Nova Scotia lies one of Canada’s natural wonders – an underwater canyon that dwarfs the Grand Canyon! This canyon is called the Sable Gully and it’s actually the... Read More
Some 200km off the coast of Nova Scotia lies one of Canada’s natural wonders – an underwater canyon that...
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Canada’s Tourism Industry Needs Marine Management and Protection

The stability and long term growth of BC’s marine tourism economy directly depends on protecting marine environments and ensuring they stay healthy into the future. Jobs and coastal economies stand to benefit when we... Read More
The stability and long term growth of BC’s marine tourism economy directly depends on protecting marine environments and ensuring...
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WWF-Canada releases report from workshop on underwater noise management

WWF-Canada hosted the second workshop on ocean noise, with the goal of finding solutions for managing underwater noise in Canada’s Pacific. This month, we released the workshop report, including recommendations in eight key areas.... Read More
WWF-Canada hosted the second workshop on ocean noise, with the goal of finding solutions for managing underwater noise in...
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Canada, Ocean Nation, Needs More Marine Protected Areas

With three coasts, the longest coastline of the world, and vast, rich ocean spaces under our control, where does Canada sit on the world’s ranking of marine protected areas (MPAs)? Read More
With three coasts, the longest coastline of the world, and vast, rich ocean spaces under our control, where does...
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