The Great Bear Sea and Why It Needs Defending
Learn about the Great Bear Sea, the threats it faces, and how the Great Bear Sea MPA Network can help restore the health of BC’s coast.
What is Bottom Trawling?
Bottom trawling involves dragging massive nets across the ocean floor with no regard for the significant damage that is caused.
CANFISCO and BC’s Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) System
The ITQ system has had a negative impact on owner-operated small boats. It has become increasingly common for owner-operators not to be able to afford quota. The result is an industry that should be community-based but is instead under the control of corporations.
The Significance of the Discovery Island Fish Farms Closure
Scientists are concerned about the risks fish farms pose to wild salmon, including the transfer of diseases.
Protecting the Great Bear Sea for BC’s Economic Prosperity
How will a new network of marine protected areas in the Great Bear Sea result in economic prosperity for local communities?
“Bold Step Forward”: Coastal Protection Will Bring Economic Security
The implementation of marine protected areas will promote economic prosperity for local communities.
Protecting BC’s Coastal Waters and Realizing Its Economic Potential
A proposed MPA network aims to protect BC’s coast and maximize its sustainable economic potential.
Partners Endorse Marine Protection Plan in BC’s Northern Shelf Bioregion
The Northern Shelf Bioregion will be home to a network of MPAs to improve economic and environmental outcomes.
Introducing a New Network of Marine Protected Areas in BC
A new network of marine protected areas in BC is set to revitalize the local economy through protecting fish stocks and marine resources.
Marine Planning and Coastal Development on BC’s Coast
To ensure the success of marine protected areas, stakeholders must consider economic and coastal development goals too.