'A win-win for everyone'
Read the inspiring story of the Kitasoo Xia'xias First Nation Gitdisdzu Lugyeks MPA, Canada's first MPA to receive a Blue Park Award, and a landmark in ocean conservation. #HopeForTheOcean
nationalobserver.com/2024/05/01/new… via Canada's National Observer

VP of Conservation and Projects, sdfuller, was on CBC Nova Scotia to talk about creating a conservation network in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy. Listen here:

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Good news!! The federal government has identified 38 areas of high conservation value off the coast of Nova Scotia that are being considered for protection. More to come..

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📈We provide #MPA #network baseline data

⏱️After 5 yrs of protection:

🐟🎣The 1st MPA of the network improved the status of species that matter to local #fisheries .

👉Monitoring MPA early effects key for #adaptive #management

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Join us on May 11 for the 20th Anniversary of the Gully with DFO Maritimes and SeaBlue Canada #Marine #Protected #Area #Free #Family #Event
9:30 am - 1 pm Maritime Museum
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For your Friday #goodnews story, further evidence that conservation works.

'This study provides the strongest evidence to date that not only does conservation improve the state of biodiversity and slow its decline, but when it works, it really works.'

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Email: pemsikproject @ gmail for further info!

#pemsik conservationmosaic #pemsik #conservation #ocean #land #collaboration #mikmaki #novascotia #indigenousledconservation

It’s the world’s first Indigenous-led ‘blue park,' awarded for protecting sealife. And Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation pulled it off without waiting on Canada or B.C. via Steph Eva Wood thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-natio…

We're looking forward to hosting this free event with DFO Maritimes & Oceans North on Saturday, May 11, 9:30 am to 1 pm! maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/event/explore-…
#Marine #Gully

Gitdisdzu Lugyeks #MarineProtectedArea #MPA was formally designated by the Kitasoo Xai’xais Hereditary Chiefs in June 2022, and a management plan came into effect Oct 2023. Learn more...
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🎂The Gully is turning 20🎂

Together with DFO Maritimes & Oceans North, we are throwing a birthday bash to celebrate two decades of protecting this unique ecosystem.

Come celebrate with us on May 11 at our free event at the Maritime Museum.

All details here:
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A message of #oceanoptimism on #EarthDay2024

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Establishing high seas marine protected areas 'can have benefits that extend well beyond the borders of the area' says our Nichola Clark.

She joins Audrey Tan 🐋 to discuss the critical role the #HighSeas play in safeguarding marine biodiversity. pew.org/3PZpoWz

Welcome news for BC's Northern Shelf Bioregion! #Budget2024 will establish the Central Coast NMCA Reserve as part of #GreatBearSea MPA Network thanks to the leadership of Wuikinuxv, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk, Kitasoo, Xai'xais, Gitga'at & Gitxaala Nations.

Do marine protected areas affect fishing?
Read WWF's recent publication on how #MPAs can affect incomes, diets and food security.
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📖 Every creature has a story in the South Coast Fjords.

From minke whales to eagles, it's a tapestry of life woven by “Mother Earth.” Greg Jeddore sheds light on why conservation efforts are vital to safeguard these precious habitats. pew.org/3U5Woie

Pemsɨk is now hiring for 2024 summer positions!

Each employee will assist in environmental monitoring, reporting, and documenting of Mi’kmaq Knowledge.

Interested? You can find out more from the link, and email [email protected] to apply.

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