Our Mission Statement:

"To increase stakeholder involvement in the development, management, monitoring, evaluation and surveillance of local fishery resources and the supporting habitats to develop sustainable economic activities."

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Eastport Peninsula

The Eastport Peninsula, one of the most picturesque areas of Bonavista Bay, is located approximately three hours drive from St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador.  The rugged coastline is interrupted by a number of headlands, coves, and beaches.  Numerous islands found in the area provide habitat for a variety of marine wildlife.

In October 2000, marine areas surrounding the Eastport Peninsula were officially announced as an Area of Interest (AOI) in the Marine Protected Area Program.

This website provides information about the Marine Protected Areas program and the process of designating the Eastport site as a MPA.

The Eastport Marine Protected Areas Steering Committee was set up
to direct the process of establishing the Eastport MPAs and now continues to guide and advise MPA activities in accordance with the management plan. Committee members come from the  Eastport Peninsula Lobster Protection Committee, the community and the three levels of government.

The committee monitors the effectiveness of the Eastport MPAs in reaching conservation goals, and also oversees research and monitoring projects, log book and tag return programs, and public awareness outreach. 

The Steering Committee is currently co-chaired by Jennifer Janes, Oceans Biologist for the Marine Protected Areas Program of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Wade Turner, Fish Harvester and a founding member of the Eastport Peninsula Lobster Protection Committee.