The ABCs of MPAs
What are marine protected areas and how do they get established? Learn about Canada's goal to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, and find out how these underwater parks can safeguard marine life.
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1 h 30 min activity
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1 h 30 min activity
Write a postcard: Students identify the nearest MPA and gather information about it. Then they write a postcard to tell a friend about the MPA they chose.
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The ABCs of MPAs (Video transcript) Open transcript MPAs of Canada (Infographic by Fisheries and Oceans Canada) Open resource The Ocean, Freshwater, and Us interactive map (Canadian Geographic) Learn more about Canada's MPAs Learn more about the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) established under Canada's Oceans Act Learn more Get involved in Marine Protection [DFO resource page] Get involved
