Haida Gwaii Nearshore Marine National Wildlife Area

Description

There are a significant number of marine bird conservation priorities in nearshore Haida Gwaii, and these populations are closely linked to many of the other habitat and species priorities within the area. Conservation of wildlife habitat, marine bird populations, and the multiple marine bird features in these areas is well aligned with the purpose and criteria for a marine National Wildlife Area (NWA).

Further consideration is required during implementation to refine zones and proposed conservation objectives for migratory birds and their habitat in order to determine how best to protect other conservation priorities, such as fish and marine mammals, and to integrate fisheries management approaches. In addition, there is a need to determine how a potential marine NWA would complement existing Haida Heritage Sites, B.C. Conservancies, Ecological Reserves, and other designations.