Scientific Guidelines for designing Marine Protected Areas in a Changing Climate. Published by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Introduction Scientific Guidelines for Designing Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks in a Changing Climate 1 Guideline 1 Protect Species and Habitats with Crucial Ecosystem Roles, or Those of Special Conservation Concern 9 Guideline 2 Protect Potential Carbon
Rich and Diverse Coastal and Marine Ecosystems British Columbia’s Pacific coast is one of the world’s most biologically diverse and productive temperate marine environments. Island archipelagos, deep fjords, shallow mudflats, estuaries, kelp and eel grass beds, strong tidal currents and massive upwellings all contribute to an abundant and diverse expression of marine biodiversity. The northeast
For complete thesis see the PDF File: sleroyracerocks Alfred, Sean Leroy A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of Master of Science (Planning) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, UBC Oct 2002 Abstract The creation of a marine protected area in British Columbia is a political process that must reconcile