News Headline
B.C. seabird haven marked for protected status
Source
Globe and Mail (Canada)
Publication Date
2016-12-05
The federal government is proposing to designate the waters around the Scott Islands, a vital haven for seabirds off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island, as a marine national wildlife area. The designation, which would put commercial fishing practices under scrutiny, would help Canada meet its commitment to marine conservation under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.