The location & boundaries of #MPAs are being determined by #conservation priorities identified through intensive #consultation with #MarineScientists , #FirstNations #stewardship #leaders & other experts. Similar to the GBR, long-term funding will promote #responsible #EconomicDevelopment in the #GreatBearSea & support #sustainable fisheries, #ecotourism & community-led conservation projects to ensure effective #marine stewardship into the future.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/canada/british-columbia/article-marine-protected-areas-represent-the-future-of-a-sustainable-coast

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