Eastern Shore Islands Current Focus of MPA Designation Process

The Eastern Shore Islands area of interest (AOI) is leading the way in the Maritimes as far as the process goes in the design of a proposed marine protected area (MPA) under the Ocean’s Act. “While DFO is exploring various AOIs across the country, the current focus of DFO’s Maritimes Region is on the Eastern Shore Islands AOI,” said DFO communications advisor Alex McNab, adding it’s important to note that “each AOI is unique, with its own processes and timelines.” DFO is ...