The Beaufort Sea Partnership Secretariat (BSP Secretariat) is comprised of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Oceans’ program staff. The BSP Secretariat provides coordination and logistical support, drafts correspondence, and acts as a central repository for information. The BSP Secretariat also provides planning expertise and was responsible for drafting the Integrated Ocean Management Plan for the Beaufort Sea, using the outputs and advice of the Regional Coordination Committee, Beaufort Sea Partnership and the Working Groups