Proceedings 2009/035
Proceedings of a National Science Advisory Process to Review Canadian Experiences with Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSA) in the Northeast Pacific; 29-30 June 2009
Chairperson: J. Boutillier
Editor: A. White
Summary
A regional science advisory process was held 29-30 June 2009 at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The purpose of the meeting was to review experiences with, and synthesize progress related to, the application of scientific criteria to identify ecologically and biologically significant areas (EBSA) in the Canadian Northeast Pacific Ocean. Twelve different presentations were given by participants highlighting the use of EBSA and/or VME in specific scientific research projects.
A total of 26 participants from multiple sectors of the Pacific Region of DFO (i.e. Science, Oceans), as well as from Parks Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and the Province of British Columbia attended this workshop. These proceedings summarize the discussions at the meeting and provide a summary of Canadian experiences using the scientific criteria for EBSA in the Northeast Pacific. These discussions may be useful in informing domestic and/or international policies intending to further the application and effectiveness of EBSA identification.
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