National Marine Conservation Area
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A National Marine Conservation Area is a type of protected marine region in Canada managed to conserve marine ecosystems while allowing sustainable use and enjoyment.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marine protected area designation
ⓘ
type of protected area ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Parks Canada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| allows |
shipping subject to regulations
ⓘ
tourism and recreation ⓘ traditional Indigenous activities subject to conservation objectives ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
Canada’s marine conservation targets
ⓘ
protection of representative marine natural regions of Canada ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| governedBy | federal legislation ⓘ |
| hasExample |
Fathom Five National Marine Park
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area NERFINISHED ⓘ Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
coastal habitats
ⓘ
intertidal zones ⓘ marine habitats ⓘ subtidal zones ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | federal jurisdiction of Canada ⓘ |
| legalFramework | Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Canadian marine waters
ⓘ
Great Lakes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementObjective |
long-term ecological integrity
ⓘ
protection of biodiversity ⓘ protection of cultural resources ⓘ sustainable resource use ⓘ |
| manages |
associated marine life
ⓘ
seabed ⓘ subsoil ⓘ water column ⓘ |
| planningProcess |
requires consultations with Indigenous peoples
ⓘ
requires consultations with stakeholders ⓘ requires feasibility assessment ⓘ |
| purpose |
conservation of marine ecosystems
ⓘ
facilitation of ecologically sustainable use ⓘ protection of representative marine regions of Canada ⓘ provision of opportunities for enjoyment ⓘ provision of opportunities for public understanding ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Marine Protected Area
ⓘ
National Park ⓘ National Wildlife Area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| restricts |
activities that threaten ecological integrity
ⓘ
oil and gas exploration and development ⓘ seabed mining ⓘ |
| zoning |
highly protected zones
ⓘ
multiple-use zones ⓘ special management zones ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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