Proceedings 2021/034

Proceedings of the Pacific regional peer review of a framework for identifying ecological conservation priorities for marine protected area (MPA) network design in the Northern Shelf Bioregion; November 22-24, 2016

Chairpersons: Miriam O and Russ Jones

Editor: Candice St. Germain

Summary

These Proceedings summarize the relevant discussions and key conclusions that resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Peer Review meeting from November 22-24, 2016 at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, B.C. One working paper was presented for peer-review and outlines a framework for identifying conservation priorities (CPs) and the application of this framework in the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB). CPs are features to be protected or prioritized during identification of potential sites contributing to the marine protected area (MPA) network.

In-person and web-based participation included Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science, Oceans, and Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Sectors staff, and external participants from First Nations organizations, the commercial and recreational fishing sectors, environmental non-governmental organizations, and academia.

The conclusions and advice resulting from this review will be provided in the form of a Science Advisory Report providing advice to DFO Oceans Management Branch to inform the Marine Protected Area Technical Team’s (MPATT) development of a network of MPAs in the NSB. The framework may also be appropriate for developing lists of CPs in support of other MPA network planning processes within Canada.

The Science Advisory Report and supporting Research Document will be made publicly available on the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat website.

Proceedings 2021/034 (PDF, 638 KB)

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