North American Marine Ecosystems
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Through the establishment of ecologically significant regions, ecoregions, priority conservation areas, an ecological assessment scorecard, piloted in 10 of North America's marine protected areas, and the identification of marine species of common conservation concern, the CEC is working with Canada, Mexico and United States to enhance and strengthen conservation initiatives in North America's marine ecosystems.

Marine Ecosystems Map Viewer
Explore North America's marine ecosystems with the CEC's new Google Earth map viewer on the North American Environmental Atlas.

Marine Ecoregions of North America
Take a tour of North America's 24 marine ecological regions through the maps, photos and detailed descriptions in this new publication.

Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the Bering Sea
A blueprint for conservation from Baja California to the Bering Sea based on 28 marine priority conservation areas.

North American Conservation Action Plans (NACAPs)
Four marine species—the vaquita porpoise, humpback whale, leatherback turtle and pink-footed shearwater—have been identified for trinational conservation actions.
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