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.

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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

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Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area designation National Marine Conservation Area