Download or read book Design Strategies for the Northern Shelf Bioregional Marine Protected Area Network written by Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design Strategies for the Northern Shelf Bioregional Marine Protected Area Network written by Rebecca G. Martone and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design Strategies for the Northern Shelf Bioregional Marine Protected Area Network written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Framework for Identification of Ecological Conservation Priorities for Marine Protected Area Network Design and Its Application in the Northern Shelf Bioregion written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Canada has committed to conserving 10% of its coastal and marine areas, and protecting ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity, through the development of ecologically representative and well-connected Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). MPA network development is guided by the 2011 National Framework for Canada’s Network of MPAs. The identification of conservation priorities (CPs) helps to focus spatial planning towards areas of high conservation value, maximize the benefits of MPAs, and ensure the goals outlined in the Strategy are met. Specifically, ecological CPs support the achievement of Goal 1 of the 2014 Canada – British Columbia Marine Protected Area Network Strategy. This paper describes the development and application of a framework to identify ecological CPs from broad lists of candidate species and areas in the Northern Shelf Bioregion, and may be applicable for the development of MPA networks in other areas in the Pacific Region. This Science Advisory Report is from the November 22–24, 2016 meeting on the Framework for identifying ecological conservation priorities for marine protected area (MPA) network design in the Northern Shelf Bioregion"--Context, p. [1].
Download or read book Design Strategies for the Scotian Shelf Bioregional Marine Protected Area Network written by Marty C. King and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Offshore Ecological and Human Use Information Considered in Marine Protected Area Network Design in the Scotian Shelf Bioregion written by Anna R. Serdynska and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report contains a summary of the data layers used for the offshore component of the MPA network analysis. The ecological data layers have been organized into coarse-filter (i.e., ecological classifications and functional groups for fishes, invertebrates, and seabirds) and fine-filter (i.e., areas of high species richness, biogenic habitats, and depleted species) conservation priorities. The ecological section of this report contains descriptions of how the different layers were created and the rationale for their inclusion in the MPA network analysis. Human use data (i.e., fisheries landings, oil and gas activity, and shipping activity) were also considered. The human use section of this report contains descriptions of all the socio-economic layers considered in the development of the draft MPA network design"--Abstract, page x.
Download or read book Marine Protected Area Network Planning in the Scotian Shelf Bioregion written by Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Habitat and Distribution Models of Marine and Estuarine Species Advances for a Sustainable Future written by Mary C. Fabrizio and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-11-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings from the National Science Adviory Process on Guidance on the Formulation of Conservation Objectives and Identification of Indicators Monitoring Protocols and Strategies for Bioregional Marine Protected Area Networks written by Sherry Walker and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science advice produced from the national meeting summarized in this report, held October 3 to 5, 2012 in Montreal, is the next step in providing guidance for the planning of bioregional marine protected area (MPA) networks. Specifically, guidance is provided for the development of measurable conservation objectives, and identification of indicators, monitoring protocols and strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of the networks, and to ensure it is done in a consistent manner while allowing for flexibility to adapt to regional conditions.--Document.
Download or read book Ecological Connectivity Adult Animal Movement and Climate Change written by Sarah K. Friesen and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important conservation tools that can support the resilience of marine ecosystems. Many countries, including Canada, have committed to protecting at least 10% of their marine areas under the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi Target 11, which includes connectivity as a key aspect. Connectivity, the movement of individuals among habitats, can enhance population stability and resilience within and among MPAs. This thesis aimed to understand regional spatial patterns of marine ecological connectivity, specifically through the mechanism of adult movement, and how these patterns may be affected by climate change. I used the Northern Shelf Bioregion in British Columbia, Canada, as a case study for four objectives: (1) evaluate potential connectivity via adult movement for the entire bioregion, using habitat proxies for distinct ecological communities; (2) assess potential connectivity via adult movement among existing and potential MPAs, using the same habitat proxies; (3) model potential connectivity via adult movement among marine protected areas for two focal species (Metacarcinus magister and Sebastolobus alascanus) and predict how this interconnectedness may shift based on projected ocean temperature changes; and (4) contribute the results of these analyses to the MPA technical team's ongoing planning process so that connectivity may be considered in the implementation of a new MPA network in the bioregion. This thesis developed an approach to assess and design MPA networks that maximize inferred connectivity within habitat types for adult movement when ecological data are limited. It applied least-cost theory and circuit theory to model MPA suitability and interconnectedness, finding that these are projected to decrease for Sebastolobus alascanus but increase for Metacarcinus magister. I showcased some methods that may be used in MPA design and evaluation, with lessons for other contexts. Importantly, this thesis informed an ongoing MPA planning process, enabling ecological connectivity to be considered in the establishment of a new MPA network in the bioregion. Overall, this work provided examples for incorporating connectivity and climate change into MPA design, highlighting what is possible even when data are limited.
Download or read book Guidance on the Formulation of Conservation Objectives and Identification of Indicators Monitoring Protocols and Strategies for Bioregional Marine Protected Area Networks written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide for Planners and Managers to Design Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks in a Changing Climate written by Sarah Charlotte Heiberg and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Climate change, along with pollution and overfishing, is one of the great challenges facing North America's shared oceans today. Through the project Engaging Communities to Conserve Marine Biodiversity through NAMPAN (North American Marine Protected Areas Network) the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) gathered scientific information on the impact of climate change on marine protected area (MPA) networks to improve the design and management process for healthier, more resilient oceans. This guide is intended to help MPA program and network planners and managers meet the climate change challenge by providing four guidelines ... Several sequential steps are suggested under each of the four guidelines, which are intended to provide a practical method or action plan for planners and managers to follow to achieve each goal. A summary table at the end of the guide presents the requirements, potential costs and levels of effort ranked as low, moderate or high to give users a quick sense of the tangible requirements to carry out each action plan"--Background.
Download or read book Marine Protected Areas written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the ocean-and the resources within-seem limitless, there is clear evidence that human impacts such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution disrupt marine ecosystems and threaten the long-term productivity of the seas. Declining yields in many fisheries and decay of treasured marine habitats, such as coral reefs, has heightened interest in establishing a comprehensive system of marine protected areas (MPAs)-areas designated for special protection to enhance the management of marine resources. Therefore, there is an urgent need to evaluate how MPAs can be employed in the United States and internationally as tools to support specific conservation needs of marine and coastal waters. Marine Protected Areas compares conventional management of marine resources with proposals to augment these management strategies with a system of protected areas. The volume argues that implementation of MPAs should be incremental and adaptive, through the design of areas not only to conserve resources, but also to help us learn how to manage marine species more effectively.
Download or read book Guidance on the Formulation of Conservation Objectives and Identification of Indicators Monitoring Protocols and Strategies for Bioregional Marine Protected Area Networks written by Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Protected Area Network Planning in the Western Arctic Bioregion written by Robert Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to meet Canada's obligations to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), creation of a Marine Protected Areas Network (MPAN) following UN stipulated steps is required. This paper details the completion of step two from the UN CBD, which, in short, calls for marine areas to be biogeographically classified (hereafter referred to as eco-units) reflecting the types and diversity of ecosystems. In this paper, we created a systematic approach to biogeographic classification based on available data, prioritization of information inputs based on use and citations in the literature, as well as results from several previous classifications by others, all combined using GIS based mapping and analysis.
Download or read book Marine Protected Areas written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the ocean-and the resources within-seem limitless, there is clear evidence that human impacts such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution disrupt marine ecosystems and threaten the long-term productivity of the seas. Declining yields in many fisheries and decay of treasured marine habitats, such as coral reefs, has heightened interest in establishing a comprehensive system of marine protected areas (MPAs)-areas designated for special protection to enhance the management of marine resources. Therefore, there is an urgent need to evaluate how MPAs can be employed in the United States and internationally as tools to support specific conservation needs of marine and coastal waters. Marine Protected Areas compares conventional management of marine resources with proposals to augment these management strategies with a system of protected areas. The volume argues that implementation of MPAs should be incremental and adaptive, through the design of areas not only to conserve resources, but also to help us learn how to manage marine species more effectively.
Download or read book Marine Conservation Ecology written by John Roff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major textbook provides a broad coverage of the ecological foundations of marine conservation, including the rationale, importance and practicalities of various approaches to marine conservation and management. The scope of the book encompasses an understanding of the elements of marine biodiversity - from global to local levels - threats to marine biodiversity, and the structure and function of marine environments as related to conservation issues. The authors describe the potential approaches, initiatives and various options for conservation, from the genetic to the species, community and ecosystem levels in marine environments. They explore methods for identifying the units of conservation, and the development of defensible frameworks for marine conservation. They describe planning of ecologically integrated conservation strategies, including decision-making on size, boundaries, numbers and connectivity of protected area networks. The book also addresses relationships between fisheries and biodiversity, novel methods for conservation planning in the coastal zone and the evaluation of conservation initiatives.
