Proceedings 2014/001
Proceedings of the Regional Assessment of Stressors, Impacts and Pathways of Effects for the Darnley Bay Area of Interest for Marine Protected Area Designation
Chairperson: Margaret Treble
Editor: Oksana Schimnowski
Summary
In late 2010, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science sector identified an Area of Interest (AOI) in Darnley Bay which met the criteria for marine protection under the Oceans Act. Science sector provided advice on boundary of key areas and identified conservation objectives (DFO 2011). The Anuniaqvia Niqiqyuam AOI (ANAOI) Steering Committee decided on the final areas and boundaries and included a portion of the Cape Parry Offshore Marine Feeding Habitat in the ANAOI.
As a precursor to the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS), DFO Oceans Programs requested DFO Science sector evaluate a Pathway of Effect (PoE) based approach to understand the activities and associated stressors that have the potential to affect valued ecosystem components (VECs) in the ANAOI. Specifically, meeting participants reviewed and evaluated each of the following for completeness and appropriateness: activities (drivers) that may impact the VECs identified in the AOI; stressors resulting from these activities; and potential pathways by which the drivers and stressors affect VECs. Meeting participants were from DFO Science sector and Oceans Programs, Fisheries Joint Management Committee, the Canadian Museum of Nature and academia. Participants from Environment Canada were not present at the meeting but provided input separately.
This Proceedings report summarizes the relevant discussions and presents the key conclusions reached at the meeting. A Science Advisory Report and supporting Research Document, resulting from this meeting, are published on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Website.
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