To: SNAP
ADD YOUR VOICE TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS
I support the protection of Canada's oceans. I urge governments to take the necessary steps to meet the commitment to protect 10% of the ocean environment by 2020 through a network of marine protected areas.
Why is this important?
Canada has the largest coastline in the world. However, barely 1.3% of its oceans benefit from concrete measures of protection. It goes without saying that the rich marine ecosystems of the country are increasingly threatened. In this context, SNAP urges governments to move quickly to conclude the protection of candidate areas and establish networks of marine protected areas in the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans.
Canada's slow progress in establishing marine protected areas is fraught with consequences. Indeed, the risks are intensifying for marine ecosystems, of which we, as a country, are directly responsible.
In order to ensure the future well-being of our oceans, our economy and our communities, it is essential that Canada complete the establishment of the marine protected area network this decade. This is a fully achievable goal. However, to achieve this will require a stronger commitment from all levels of government, industry and local communities.
SNAP invites you to express yourself to let the federal government know that you care about protecting our oceans. Your support will help us achieve our goal of establishing marine protected area networks and networks for the protection of the oceans!
Canada's slow progress in establishing marine protected areas is fraught with consequences. Indeed, the risks are intensifying for marine ecosystems, of which we, as a country, are directly responsible.
In order to ensure the future well-being of our oceans, our economy and our communities, it is essential that Canada complete the establishment of the marine protected area network this decade. This is a fully achievable goal. However, to achieve this will require a stronger commitment from all levels of government, industry and local communities.
SNAP invites you to express yourself to let the federal government know that you care about protecting our oceans. Your support will help us achieve our goal of establishing marine protected area networks and networks for the protection of the oceans!