Large Ocean Management Areas

Large ocean management areas (LOMAs) are marine regions established for planning purposes. They form the planning basis for implementation of integrated-management plans. LOMAs are typically hundreds of square kilometres in size. Their boundaries are determined using a combination of ecological and administrative considerations.

• Purpose and Goals
• Approach and Process for Managing LOMAs

Canada currently has a total of five LOMAs off its west, north and east coasts:

• Pacific North Coast
• Beaufort Sea
• Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Eastern Scotian Shelf
• Placentia Bay/Grand Banks