Protecting oceans
Marine conservation targets, bioregions and protected areas, network planning, oceans management.
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Meeting our marine conservation targets
Canada has surpassed its marine conservation target of protecting ten percent of marine and coastal areas.
Marine Protected Areas
Areas established under the Oceans Act for the conservation of marine species, habitats, and ecosystems.
Marine protected area networks
Canada is working to expand its network of marine protected areas.
Other effective area-based conservation measures
Area-based measures, such as marine refuges, that contribute to the conservation of species, habitats and ecosystems.
Cold-water coral and sponge reef conservation
Canada's approach to conserving cold-water corals and sponges.
Coastal Restoration Fund
Funding for projects that help restore coastal aquatic habitats.
Mitigating the impacts of ocean noise
Addressing the impacts of human-produced underwater noise and other stressors on Canada's marine environment.
Integrated oceans management
Activities carried out by the federal government to manage Canada’s marine estate.
State of Canada’s Oceans
Public reports and technical information on current science findings about the state of Canada’s ocean ecosystems.
Why our oceans are important
What you can do to help protect our oceans.
Oceans collaboration and responsibilities
Governments and industry collaboration on ocean conservation.
Changes to the Oceans Act
Bill C-55, an Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, received Royal Assent on May 27, 2019.
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Oceans Protection Plan
Canada has the world's longest coastline, and our water is one of our most important resource.
Conservation measures
Marine protected areas and areas of interest for ocean protection.
State of the Arctic Ocean
Canada’s Oceans Now: Arctic Ecosystems provides new knowledge and known trends for marine areas of the Canadian Arctic.
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