Evolution of Marine Protected Areas Globally and in Canada

Subject
Marine Protected Areas, Oceans Act
Author
Linda Nowlan
Summary

Canada's federal government has made commitments to protect 5% of our ocean space by 2017, and 10% by 2020 – but how much progress is actually being made to meet those goals? And how does marine protection in Canada compare to similar efforts around the world?

This timeline captures some of the key developments in marine protection, both in Canada and around the globe.

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