This forum is a discussion taking place during the preparatory process for The Ocean Conference in order to engage stakeholders in assessing the challenges and opportunities related to delivering on implementation of Targets 14.2 and 14.5 aiming to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems, including strengthening their resilience, to achieve healthy and productive oceans. The discussion runs from 15 March – 5 April 2017.

One of the forum’s moderators is Tony Charles, Saint Mary’s University, and OceanCanada member (Atlantic Working Group).