Marine Protected Areas october 11,  2005

On October 11, 2005, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced the designation of three new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Eastern Canada—Basin Head (Prince Edward Island), Gilbert Bay (Labrador), and Eastport (Newfoundland). These three MPAs are being designated as part of the first phase of the Government of Canada’s broader Oceans Action Plan, which was released in May 2005. Phase I will continue to be rolled out over the next 18 months, during which time five additional MPAs are expected to be announced. Map - Large Oceans Management Areas (LOMA) - Marine Protected Areas (MPA) (*.JPG) News Releases Minister Regan Announces Three New Marine Protected Areas in Eastern Canada October 11, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario   MP MacAulay Lauds new Marine Protected Area off Prince Edward Island October 11, 2005 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island   MPs Russell and Simms Laud new Marine Protected Areas off Newfoundland and Labrador October 11, 2005 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador other links Canadian Waters Web site Final Consultations Launched for Four Marine Protected Areas Canada's Oceans Action Plan Federal Marine Protected Area Strategy Canada's Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy