Marine and Coastal Conservation

Marine and Coastal Conservation

From the Canadian Arctic to the southern tip of Mexico, North America is home to an extensive network of Marine Protected Areas. This video sheds light on the vital role MPAs play in sustaining communities, providing recreational experiences, serving as living laboratories, and in conserving important species and their habitats.

Tools and Resources

Videos

Introduction

Protecting Marine Life

Discovering the Ocean’s Secrets

Sustaining Communities

Connecting Us to Nature

North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN)

North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool

Publications

Projects

marine ecosystems

Completed

Enhancing Co-benefits of Marine Protected Areas

2021

Town in the coast

Completed

Strengthening Adaptation Capacity in Marine Protected Areas

2019 - 2020

CEC Project

Completed

Strengthening Adaptive Capacity of Marine Protected Areas

2017 - 2018

CEC Project

Completed

Marine Protected Areas: Strengthening Management Effectiveness and Supporting Coastal Community Resilience

2015 - 2016