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Oceans Directorate Publications

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		The Oceans Act A copy of the original Oceans Act, which was passed in 1997 (68 pages).
		Working Together to Protect and Promote Canada's Oceans A brief overview of Canada's Oceans Strategy and its three underlying programs: Integrated Management, Marine Protected Areas, and Marine Environmental Quality (9 pages).
		Canada's National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (NPA) Outlines Canada's co-operative and collaborative approach to preventing pollution from land-based sources and protecting habitat in the nearshore or coastal zone (123 pages).
		Implementing Canada's National Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities Describes the current framework for managing the marine environment in Canada. It describes the types of programs under way across the country and how these programs are contributing to the goals of the NPA (21 pages).
		Oceans Program Activity Tracking (OPAT) Pamphlet Contains information on the OPAT system, an Internet tool that provides geographic information and facts on activities taking place under the Oceans Programs.
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		The Role of the Federal Government in the Oceans and Habitat Sector Discusses the various roles played by the federal government within the Oceans and Habitat Sector (38 pages).
		The Role of the Provincial and Territorial Governments in the Oceans and Habitat Sector Discusses the various roles played by provincial and territorial governments within the Oceans and Habitat Sector (46 pages).
		National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas - A Working Document Presents the general approach that Fisheries and Oceans Canada will take to establish and manage Marine Protected Areas across Canada (21 pages).
		Marine Protected Areas Policy Outlines the overall policy and objectives of the Marine Protected Areas program (8 pages).
		Working Together for Marine Protected Areas - A National Approach Describes the coordinated Federal approach being taken to establish Marine Protected Areas in Canada (10 pages). (available on-line only)
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		Marine Protected Areas Factsheets One-page factsheets are available for the following Areas of Interest: Gabriola Passage, Race Rocks, Endeavour Hot Vents, Bowie Seamount, Eastport, Leading Tickles, Gilbert Bay, and Sable Gully.
		Integrated Management Initiatives Factsheets A one-page factsheet is available for the Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management initiative. An update is also available.
		How Blue Are You? Quiz Booklet Trivia questions for children age 8-15 that test their knowledge of oceans, as well as offering tips on how to help conserve and protect our marine environment (4 pages).
		The Story of Tommy True, as told by his Canadian Ocean Friends This colouring book has been written to teach young children that the ocean is a resource worth protecting, and that they can take part in doing so.

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Posters

		"Some Things Just Can't Be Replaced" This poster addresses marine protection, and was joint- produced by three federal agencies: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, and Parks Canada.
		Our Oceans, Our Future This poster highlights three initiatives under the Oceans Program: Integrated Management, Marine Protected Areas, and Marine Environmental Quality.
		Oceans Programs Posters Four separate posters related to the Oceans Program are available: Integrated Management, Marine Environmental Quality, Marine Protected Areas, and the Oceans Act.
		"Protect the Oceans" This is a large and colourful poster with an ocean conservation message.