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D<\/SPAN>etailed description<\/SPAN>s and discussions on the federal network of marine bioregions c<\/SPAN>an be found in<\/SPAN>:<\/SPAN><\/P>

DFO. 2009. Development of a Framework and Principles for the Biogeographic Classification of<\/SPAN>Canadian Marine Areas. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2009/056.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas-sccs/publications/sar-as/2009/2009_056-eng.htm<\/SPAN><\/A><\/P>

DFO. 2010. Proceedings of a National Science Advisory Process to Provide Guidance on the Development of a Framework and Principles for the Biogeographic Classification of Canadian Marine Areas; 15-16 June 2009. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Proceed. Ser. 2009/039. <\/SPAN><\/P>

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas-sccs/publications/pro-cr/2009/2009_039-eng.htm<\/SPAN><\/A><\/P>

and<\/SPAN><\/P>

National Framework for Canada's Network of Marine Protected Areas <\/SPAN><\/P>

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