The location & boundaries of #MPAs are being determined by #conservation priorities identified through intensive #consultation with #MarineScientists , #FirstNations #stewardship #leaders & other experts. Similar to the GBR, long-term funding will promote #responsible #EconomicDevelopment in the #GreatBearSea & support #sustainable fisheries, #ecotourism & community-led conservation projects to ensure effective #marine stewardship into the future.
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Big news from @IMPAC5Canada! Coastal First Nations and federal and provincial partners endorse plan to create #MarineProtectedAreas Network.
Learn more: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/marine-protected-area-network-partners-endorse-plan-to-protect-bcs-north-coast/
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