Marine Protected Areas

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Canada's Commitment to Marine Protection MPAs under the Oceans Act Program Overview, Goals and Objectives Code of Practice Developing a National System of Protected Areas for the Marine Environment
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In implementing the Marine Protected Areas program, Fisheries and Oceans will:

• Adhere to the defined objective and goals of the MPA program
• Establish MPAs in a fair and transparent manner
• Adopt the principles of sustainable development, integrated management and the precautionary approach in decision-making
• Base decisions on the best available scientific information and traditional ecological knowledge
• Adopt an ecosystem approach to planning, establishing, and managing MPAs. This will include coordinating across jurisdictions and organizations and recognizing the interaction of marine ecosystems with the land
• Plan and establish MPAs with the active participation of interested and affected parties, building upon existing programs and institutional or community structures wherever possible
• Promote the use of partnering arrangements in managing MPAs
• Evaluate the design, management and effectiveness of MPAs on a regular basis with respect to their stated goals

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