Conservation and the Parks Movement

August 26, 2022 By: T00472990

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/06/12/opinion/indigenous-led-conservation-signals-path-forward-canadas-first-marine-protected

This article ties in with the conservation and parks movement and shows how the Haida Nation and the national government are beginning to work together to protect special areas. One thing to look at is that area is a conservation area, not a preservation area. However, significant attempts are being made to restore the ecological environment in the oceans around Gwaii Haanas. This is an example of joint decision-making and cooperative management of an area.

SG̱aan Ḵinghlas-Bowie Seamount marine area receives renewed protection

This is the continued discourse regarding conservation and protected areas. Limiting groundfishing in the area will allow species like corals and sponges to grow and continue to thrive. Places like the Bowie Seamount are hard to get to and almost impossible to visit today, but underwater tours of the area may become affordable and possible in the future.