Hussh | Indigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected Areas

Indigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected Areas

Dena’ina and Alutiiq communities// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected AreasFebruary 17, 2023In recent weeks, Indigenous peoples in North America have scored two major victories that have significant implications for both climate and biodiversity.The first win was the announcement of a new network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on Canada’s West Coast. These areas of the ocean restrict …