National Marine Conservation Areas
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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 take in wetlands, estuaries, islands and other coastal lands.
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.[1][2]
[edit] Current NMCAs
- Fathom Five National Marine Park
- Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
- Saguenay - St. Lawrence Marine Park
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