Marine Protected Area Network for the West Coast to be Discussed at IMPAC5
![A harbour seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, lying on a rock with some purple sea stars, at Whytecliff Park which is the first Marine Protected Area in Canada](https://strongcoast.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/marine-protected-areas-1024x683.jpg)
The new marine protected area network in BC will serve both an economic and environmental purpose, helping local communities thrive.
The new marine protected area network in BC will serve both an economic and environmental purpose, helping local communities thrive.