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This initiative is the basis for "carving out" the geographic boundaries where management needs to be applied. It is based on identifying ecologically and biologically significant areas to determine whether measures may be required (e.g., marine protected areas, species at risk, and critical habitat). Resources will be used to develop criteria to differentiate areas; identify significant features relative to the structure and function of an ecosystem and vulnerable areas; establish priorities; and, determine appropriate management options. Other activities include scientific work, the mapping of areas, and modelling of dynamic distributions.
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