The Great Bear Sea and Why It Needs Defending
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Learn about the Great Bear Sea, the threats it faces, and how the Great Bear Sea MPA Network can help restore the health of BC’s coast.
The Significance of the Discovery Island Fish Farms Closure
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Scientists are concerned about the risks fish farms pose to wild salmon, including the transfer of diseases.
Protecting the Great Bear Sea for BC’s Economic Prosperity
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How will a new network of marine protected areas in the Great Bear Sea result in economic prosperity for local communities?
“Bold Step Forward”: Coastal Protection Will Bring Economic Security
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The implementation of marine protected areas will promote economic prosperity for local communities.
Protecting BC’s Coastal Waters and Realizing Its Economic Potential
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A proposed MPA network aims to protect BC’s coast and maximize its sustainable economic potential.
Partners Endorse Marine Protection Plan in BC’s Northern Shelf Bioregion
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The Northern Shelf Bioregion will be home to a network of MPAs to improve economic and environmental outcomes.
Introducing a New Network of Marine Protected Areas in BC
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A new network of marine protected areas in BC is set to revitalize the local economy through protecting fish stocks and marine resources.
Marine Protected Area Network for the West Coast to be Discussed at IMPAC5
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The new marine protected area network in BC will serve both an economic and environmental purpose, helping local communities thrive.
Spillover and The Economic Benefits of Marine Protected Areas
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One of the economic benefits of Marine Protected Areas is ‘spillover’, which is an abundance of fish in areas close to MPAs.