Are Canadas ocean resources being managed in a responsible manner?
The goal of this program is to contribute to the geoscience knowledge for informed decision-making regarding Canada’s offshore lands, so that decisions on resource development and land use (including building and managing the risks to offshore structures) are balanced with social, economic and environmental considerations. This program is based on a systematic approach to seafloor mapping to deliver geoscience knowledge for integrated ocean management. In addition to being part of the Canada Oceans Act, and Canada’s Ocean Strategy, this program will also provide the seabed mapping foundation for the 2005 Government of Canada’s Ocean Action Plan (OAP).
