Protecting oceans
Marine conservation targets, bioregions and protected areas, network planning, oceans management.
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Meeting our marine conservation targets
Canada has surpassed its marine conservation target of protecting ten percent of marine and coastal areas.
Marine Protected Areas
Areas established under the Oceans Act for the conservation of marine species, habitats, and ecosystems.
Marine protected area networks
Canada is working to expand its network of marine protected areas.
Other effective area-based conservation measures
Area-based measures, such as marine refuges, that contribute to the conservation of species, habitats and ecosystems.
Cold-water coral and sponge reef conservation
Canada's approach to conserving cold-water corals and sponges.
Coastal Restoration Fund
Funding for projects that help restore coastal aquatic habitats.
Mitigating the impacts of ocean noise
Addressing the impacts of human-produced underwater noise and other stressors on Canada's marine environment.
Marine spatial planning
Improving the planning and coordination of activities in Canada's marine and coastal areas.
State of Canada’s Oceans
Public reports and technical information on current science findings about the state of Canada’s ocean ecosystems.
Why our oceans are important
What you can do to help protect our oceans.
Oceans collaboration and responsibilities
Governments and industry collaboration on ocean conservation.
Changes to the Oceans Act
Bill C-55, an Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, received Royal Assent on May 27, 2019.
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Oceans Protection Plan
Canada has the world's longest coastline, and our water is one of our most important resources.
Conserving our oceans
To date, Canada has conserved nearly 14 % of its oceans.
Blue Economy strategy
A blue economy requires a strategy to create jobs in coastal communities while ensuring our oceans remain healthy.
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