Marine and Coastal Conservation

Marine and Coastal Conservation

From the Canadian Arctic to the southern tip of Mexico, North America is home to an extensive network of Marine Protected Areas. This video sheds light on the vital role MPAs play in sustaining communities, providing recreational experiences, serving as living laboratories, and in conserving important species and their habitats.

Tools and Resources

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Webinar on the MPA Toolkit

This webinar guides users through the MPA Climate Adaptation Toolkit and highlights new content to assist practitioners.

North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN)

NAMPAN is a network of experts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States working to improve marine conservation at the seascape level.

North American Blue Carbon, 2021

The North American Blue Carbon map shows the distribution of salt marsh, mangrove, and seagrass habitats in North America.

Climate Adaptation Toolkit for Marine and Coastal Protected Areas

This toolkit was created to make climate adaptation planning simple and feasible for marine protected area managers.

Videos

Introduction

Protecting Marine Life

Discovering the Ocean’s Secrets

Sustaining Communities

Connecting Us to Nature

North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN)

North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool

Publications

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4 pages January 14, 2022

Reduce Coastal and Nearshore Pollutants

The Adaptation Briefs demonstrate how different adaptation strategies reduce vulnerabilities to key climate stressors and...

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51 pages August 31, 2021

Climate Adaptation Toolkit Training Module

This document guides MPA practitioners through a basic climate adaptation planning process using the Climate...

Reducing marine litter through local action

75 pages April 29, 2021

Reducing Marine Litter Through Local Action

The purpose of this toolkit is to help North American urban, suburban and rural communities...

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18 pages September 28, 2017

North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool

The North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool was created to help marine...

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16 pages September 28, 2017

North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool

The North American Marine Protected Area Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool was created to help marine...