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ZPM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Area
1, record 1, English, Tarium%20Niryutait%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TN MPA 1, record 1, English, TN%20MPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Tarium Niryutait MPA 2, record 1, English, Tarium%20Niryutait%20MPA
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TN MPA was Canada's first Arctic MPA [marine protected area] and consists of three sub-regions: Niaqunnaq, Okeevik, and Kittigaryuit. 3, record 1, English, - Tarium%20Niryutait%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine de Tarium Niryutait
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20Tarium%20Niryutait
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ZPM de Tarium Niryutait 1, record 1, French, ZPM%20de%20Tarium%20Niryutait
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La zone de protection marine de Tarium Niryutait est la première ZPM [zone de protection marine] dans l'Arctique canadien et elle comprend trois sous-régions : Niaqunnaq, Okeevik et Kittigaryuit. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20Tarium%20Niryutait
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area
1, record 2, English, Musquash%20Estuary%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA) is located 20 km southwest of Saint John, New Brunswick; its boundary is defined by the water level at low tide. Musquash is unique among Bay of Fundy estuaries due to its size, expansive salt marshes, and natural condition. It is the largest, ecologically-intact estuary in the Bay of Fundy. This productive habitat is home to many birds, mammals, fish, invertebrates, and marine plants. 1, record 2, English, - Musquash%20Estuary%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine de l'estuaire de la Musquash
1, record 2, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20l%27estuaire%20de%20la%20Musquash
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La zone de protection marine(ZPM) de l'estuaire de la Musquash est située à 20 km au sud-ouest de Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick; sa limite correspond au niveau de l'eau à marée basse. Parmi les estuaires de la baie de Fundy, celui de la Musquash est unique par sa dimension, ses vastes marais salés et son état naturel. Il s’agit du plus grand estuaire demeuré intact sur le plan écologique dans la baie de Fundy. Cet habitat productif abrite de nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux, de mammifères, de poissons, d’invertébrés et de plantes marines. 1, record 2, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20l%27estuaire%20de%20la%20Musquash
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area
1, record 3, English, Gilbert%20Bay%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Gilbert Bay MPA 1, record 3, English, Gilbert%20Bay%20MPA
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Gilbert Bay MPA was designated in 2005 at the request of local stakeholders, to protect a genetically distinct resident population of golden cod in Gilbert Bay known as the Gilbert Bay cod. 2, record 3, English, - Gilbert%20Bay%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine de la baie Gilbert
1, record 3, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20la%20baie%20Gilbert
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ZPM de la baie Gilbert 1, record 3, French, ZPM%20de%20la%20baie%20Gilbert
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La ZPM de la baie Gilbert a été créée en 2005 à la demande d’intervenants locaux, afin de protéger une population résidente de morues dorées aux caractéristiques génétiques distinctes, connue sous le nom de «morue de la baie Gilbert». 2, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20de%20la%20baie%20Gilbert
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Laurentian Channel Marine Protected Area
1, record 4, English, Laurentian%20Channel%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Laurentian Channel MPA 1, record 4, English, Laurentian%20Channel%20MPA
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary objective of the Laurentian Channel MPA is to conserve biodiversity through the protection of key species and their habitats, ecosystem structure and function, and through scientific research. 2, record 4, English, - Laurentian%20Channel%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine du chenal Laurentien
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ZPM du chenal Laurentien 1, record 4, French, ZPM%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif principal de la ZPM du chenal Laurentien est de conserver la biodiversité en protégeant les espèces clés et leurs habitats, en maintenant les fonctions et la structure de l'écosystème et en effectuant des recherches scientifiques. 2, record 4, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- St. Anns Bank Marine Protected Area
1, record 5, English, St%2E%C2%A0Anns%20Bank%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- St. Anns Bank MPA 1, record 5, English, St%2E%C2%A0Anns%C2%A0Bank%C2%A0MPA
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The St. Anns Bank MPA has primary conservation objectives in three areas: habitat, biodiversity and biological productivity. [Habitat.] Conserve and protect [all] major benthic, demersal (i.e. close to the sea floor) and pelagic (i.e. in the water column) habitats within the St. Anns Bank MPA, along with their associated physical, chemical, geological and biological properties and processes ... 2, record 5, English, - St%2E%C2%A0Anns%20Bank%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine du banc de Sainte-Anne
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20banc%20de%20Sainte%2DAnne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ZPM du banc de Sainte-Anne 1, record 5, French, ZPM%20du%20banc%20de%20Sainte%2DAnne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La ZPM du banc de Sainte-Anne a des objectifs principaux de conservation dans trois domaines : l'habitat, la biodiversité et la productivité biologique. [Habitat. ] Préserver et protéger [tous] les principaux habitats benthiques, démersaux(c.-à-d. proche du fond marin) et pélagiques(c.-à-d. dans la colonne d’eau) présents dans la ZPM du banc de Sainte-Anne, de même que les propriétés et les processus physiques, chimiques, géologiques et biologiques connexes. 2, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20banc%20de%20Sainte%2DAnne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- adaptive management zone
1, record 6, English, adaptive%20management%20zone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AMZ 1, record 6, English, AMZ
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The adaptive management zone consists of the seabed, subsoil to a depth of 20 m and waters above each reef complex within the Marine Protected Area (MPA) that do not form part of the Core Protection Zone or the Vertical Adaptive Management Zone. The AMZ is designed to mitigate the risk of indirect impacts through adaptive management of allowed activities that are consistent with the MPA's conservation objectives. 1, record 6, English, - adaptive%20management%20zone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de gestion adaptative
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20gestion%20adaptative
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ZGA 1, record 6, French, ZGA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone de gestion adaptative(ZGA) […] comprend le fond marin, le sous-sol jusqu'à une profondeur de 20 m et les eaux au-dessus de chaque complexe de récifs de la zone de protection marine(ZPM) ne faisant pas partie de la zone de protection centrale ou de la zone verticale de gestion adaptative. La ZGA est conçue pour atténuer le risque d’impacts indirects grâce à une gestion adaptative des activités autorisées qui sont conformes aux objectifs de conservation de la ZPM. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20gestion%20adaptative
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Cartography
- Oceanography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- swath bathymetry mapping
1, record 7, English, swath%20bathymetry%20mapping
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- swath bathymetric mapping 2, record 7, English, swath%20bathymetric%20mapping
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... swath bathymetry mapping must be accompanied with simultaneous tracking of ship's motion, including roll, pitch, heave, and yaw. 3, record 7, English, - swath%20bathymetry%20mapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swath bathymetry: The measurement of water depth beneath a ship using a sophisticated Echo Sounder. 4, record 7, English, - swath%20bathymetry%20mapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
swath bathymetry mapping: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 7, English, - swath%20bathymetry%20mapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Cartographie
- Océanographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cartographie bathymétrique par secteurs
1, record 7, French, cartographie%20bathym%C3%A9trique%20par%20secteurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cartographie bathymétrique par secteurs : Ces travaux de cartographie sont nécessaires pour identifier les zones d’instabilité du fond marin associées aux suintements de gaz, et pour également définir les pentes abruptes et les zones de transport rapide des sédiments. De plus, ces travaux sont essentiels pour caractériser les environnements benthiques pour sélectionner des sites de contrôle représentatifs, délimiter les habitats critiques et établir des zones de protection marines(ZPM) représentatives. 2, record 7, French, - cartographie%20bathym%C3%A9trique%20par%20secteurs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartographie bathymétrique par secteurs : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 7, French, - cartographie%20bathym%C3%A9trique%20par%20secteurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Marine Protected Areas Strategy for Canada's Pacific Coast
1, record 8, English, Marine%20Protected%20Areas%20Strategy%20for%20Canada%27s%20Pacific%20Coast
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- MPA Strategy for Canada's Pacific Coast 1, record 8, English, MPA%20Strategy%20for%20Canada%27s%20Pacific%20Coast
correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Strategy for Canada's Pacific Coast has been developed by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through an inter-governmental MPA Working Group and senior management Steering Committee. This Strategy consists of a comprehensive, integrated policy and process for establishing a network of protected areas in the marine environment using new and existing federal and provincial statutes. 1, record 8, English, - Marine%20Protected%20Areas%20Strategy%20for%20Canada%27s%20Pacific%20Coast
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Marine Protected Areas Strategy for the Pacific Coast of Canada
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie des zones de protection marines sur la côte canadienne du Pacifique
1, record 8, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20des%20zones%20de%20protection%20marines%20sur%20la%20c%C3%B4te%20canadienne%20du%20Pacifique
feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie des ZPM sur la côte canadienne du Pacifique 1, record 8, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20des%20ZPM%20sur%20la%20c%C3%B4te%20canadienne%20du%20Pacifique
feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les gouvernements du Canada et de la Colombie-Britannique, via un groupe de travail intergouvernemental des ZPM et un comité directeur de hauts gestionnaires, ont élaboré une Stratégie des ZPM. Cette stratégie se compose d’une politique et d’un processus exhaustifs et intégrés, visant la création d’un réseau de zones protégées dans le milieu marin, reposant sur des législations fédérales et provinciales existantes et nouvelles. 1, record 8, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20des%20zones%20de%20protection%20marines%20sur%20la%20c%C3%B4te%20canadienne%20du%20Pacifique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Stratégie sur les aires marines protégées pour la côte Pacifique du Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Marine Protected Areas Pilot Project
1, record 9, English, Marine%20Protected%20Areas%20Pilot%20Project
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MPA Pilot Project 1, record 9, English, MPA%20Pilot%20Project
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans. An MPA Pilot Project is not a legal designation. Legal designation of a Marine Protected Area can only occur after each step in the Framework has been successfully completed. The intent of Pilot Projects is to take selected areas through the steps of the MPA Framework. The results of ecological, technical, and socio-economic assessments will determine whether the site should move toward formal designation as an MPA. 1, record 9, English, - Marine%20Protected%20Areas%20Pilot%20Project
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Pilot Project MPAs
- Proposed Marine Protected Area
- MPAs Pilot Project
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Projet pilote des zones de protection marines
1, record 9, French, Projet%20pilote%20des%20zones%20de%20protection%20marines
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- Projet pilote des ZPM 1, record 9, French, Projet%20pilote%20des%20ZPM
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation légale d’une zone de protection marine est conditionnelle au succès de toutes les étapes définies dans le Cadre national. En effet, les projets pilotes ont pour but de faire franchir à des sites d’intérêt choisis toutes les étapes requises par le Cadre national pour l'établissement et la gestion des zones de protection marines. Les résultats des évaluations écologique, technique et socio-économique permettront de déterminer si le site d’intérêt dispose du potentiel nécessaire pour faire l'objet d’une désignation officielle de ZPM. 1, record 9, French, - Projet%20pilote%20des%20zones%20de%20protection%20marines
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Projet pilote du Programme des zones de protection marine
- Projet pilote des aires marines protégées
- Projet pilote d'aires de protection marine
- Site pilote des zones de protection marine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Gabriola Passage
1, record 10, English, Gabriola%20Passage
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans. MPAs (Marine Protected Areas). "An MPA Pilot Project is not a legal designation. The intent of Pilot Projects is to take selected areas through the steps of the MPA Framework. The results of ecological, technical, and socio-economic assessments will determine whether the site should move toward formal designation as an MPA". 1, record 10, English, - Gabriola%20Passage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- passage Gabriola
1, record 10, French, passage%20Gabriola
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«La désignation légale d’une zone de protection marine est conditionnelle au succès de toutes les étapes définies dans le Cadre national. En effet, les projets pilotes ont pour but de faire franchir à des sites d’intérêt choisis toutes les étapes requises par le Cadre national pour l'établissement et la gestion des zones de protection marines. Les résultats des évaluations écologique, technique et socio-économique permettront de déterminer si le site d’intérêt dispose du potentiel nécessaire pour faire l'objet d’une désignation officielle de ZPM». 1, record 10, French, - passage%20Gabriola
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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