North Coast Fjords Marine Protected Area

Description

These zones are located between the northern and central portions of the Hecate Strait / Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs MPA. The zones capture portions of areas identified as having a high diversity of both fish and invertebrate species.

This area has cultural and spiritual value for First Nations, is used for the traditional harvest of marine resources, and supports multiple culturally significant species. These offshore areas see activity from a number of commercial fisheries. Commercial fisheries occurring within the zones identified include those targeting halibut, rockfish, sablefish, and species caught by trawl (bottom and/or mid‐water).