Marine protected area (MPA) networks

The Government of Canada is working to expand its network of marine protected areas.

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Canada’s national network of MPAs will be composed of 13 networks that share a common foundation.

Learn about Canada’s network of MPAs.

Maps of marine bioregions across the country.

The planning process and flexible management approaches supporting Canada’s marine resources.

Canada has the world's longest coastline, and our water is one of our most important resource.

Marine protected areas and areas of interest for ocean protection.

Learn about the current status and trends of Canada’s diverse Atlantic Ocean ecosystems.