Integrated Ocean Management

Integrated ocean management benefits from a regional governance structure. This was developed to enhance sustainable development in the Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area. The structure consists of four components:

• Regional Coordination Committee
• Beaufort Sea Partnership
• Working Groups
  • Ecosystem
  • Governance
  • Social, Cultural, and Economic
  • Traditional Local Knowledge
• Secretariat

• Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area
• Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas
• Integrated Oceans Management Plan
• Governance
  • Regional Coordination Committee
  • Beaufort Sea Partnership
  • Secretariat
  • Working Groups
  • Ecosystem Working Group
  • Governance Working Group
  • Social, Cultural & Economic Working Group
  • Traditional and Local Knowledge Working Group