National Marine Conservation Area

National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCAs) is a Parks Canada programme responsible for marine areas managed for sustainability and containing smaller zones of high protection. They include the seabed, the water itself and any species which occur there. They may also include wetlands, estuaries, islands and other coastal lands.[1] They are protected from dumping, undersea mining and oil and gas exploration and development, which may damage the aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems in the conservation area. However, not all commercial activities are prohibited in these zones. Shipping, commercial and sport fishing, and recreational activities are allowed.[2][3]

  1. ^ Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Government of. "National Marine Conservation Areas". www.pc.gc.ca. Retrieved February 7, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Ottawa to create protected zone in northern Lake Superior". CBC News. 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
  3. ^ "Canada sets largest freshwater conservation area". Reuters. 2007-10-25. Archived from the original on October 28, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-26.