Proceedings 2023/012
Proceedings of the Regional Advisory Meeting on the Review of Musquash Monitoring Plan and Assessment Framework; May 11-12, 2021
Chairperson: Tana Worcester
Editor: Rabindra Singh
Summary
The Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem Monitoring Plan (2014–2019) was developed to guide monitoring of biodiversity, productivity, and habitats, as well as human activities and pressures that may impact the conservation objectives established for the MPA. The aim of this meeting was to review progress on monitoring the Musquash MPA and provide advice on how to move forward efficiently with future monitoring activities. Data relevant to the ecosystem and anthropogenic indicators for the Musquash MPA were reviewed to assess coverage to date, utility for monitoring change, and to interpret any trends revealed by recent survey and sampling programs. Central to this review was an evaluation of the efficacy and feasibility of existing data streams to inform the selected indicators. This review was also intended to capture and document progress towards a comprehensive baseline by which change can be assessed. Participants at this meeting included experts from governments, academia, Indigenous communities / organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Based on the discussions at the meeting, a Science Advisory Report was prepared that provides advice on improvements that could be made to the Musquash monitoring program, as well as whether modifications should be made to the current monitoring protocols.
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