1. Case studies Nirmal Bhagabati Emily McKenzie Nasser Olwero

2. Outline Sumatra – Nirmal Tanzania / Virungas – Nasser Vancouver Island & Belize – Emily

3. Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

4. West Coast Aquatic Management Board Marine Spatial Plan that balances interests of stakeholders Recreation (whale watching, fishing, surfing, kayaking) Tourism Aquaculture Wave energy generation Shoreline protection Capture fisheries Traditional seafood harvest Healthy habitats

5. Many different activities

6. West Coast Aquatic’s planning process Yrs 1-2: a)Extensive stakeholder interviews: what are local visions and values? Where do people use the marine space? b) Identify objectives Yrs 2-3: a)Identify vulnerabilities and suitabilities b)Develop draft zones and identify potential conflicts c) Use InVEST to learn about costs and benefits of alternative plans Yrs 3-4: a) Present zoning options to stakeholders b) Re-iterate zoning if necessary c) Present plan to governing authorities

7. Population Centers loss of public & private property ($) Eelgrass prevents erosion and flooding

8. Developing scenarios

9. Issues of concern: -Effects of forestry and other industrial activities on aesthetic views -Effects of shellfish harvest and aquaculture on sensitive habitats

10. Permitting for future wave energy facility NPV ($ mil) Commercial Fishery - Salmon trawl - Salmon net - Crab and Shrimp Recreational Fishery - Salmon - Ground fish : Power Grid Connection Point : Cable Landing Point

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