National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas

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Oceans Management

National Framework for Establishing and Managin Marine Protected Areas

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Purpose

Efforts to Date

Marine Protected Areas (MPSs) Under the Oceans Act

Approach to DFO's Marine Protected Areas Program

Framework to Establish and Manage MPAs

Interim MPAs for Emergency Situations

Appendix 1: Checklist for AOI Information

Appendix 2: Checklist for MPA Management Plan Content

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Efforts to Date

In February 1997, DFO released a Discussion Paper entitled "An Approach to the Establishment and Management of Marine Protected Areas under the Oceans Act". Over the public review period, DFO hosted 18 Information Sessions at which the Oceans Act and the MPA Discussion Paper were presented for discussion. Over 400 Canadians participated in these discussions. The feedback indicated that DFO was indeed "on the right track". Elaboration of the proposed approach was needed for further public review.

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