Particularly Sensitive Sea Area: An International Tool to Reduce the Risk of Accidents Associated with Vessel Traffic in the Salish Sea
Presentation Abstract
Learn results from the Particularly Sensitive Sea Area feasibility study that analyzed how this international regulation can protect important ecological and cultural values in the Salish Sea impacted at risk by increased vessel traffic. The Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) Feasibility Study for the Salish Sea investigated the possible benefits and costs of enhancing the management regime of the areas surrounding the shipping lanes surrounding the San Juan Island National Monument, and British Columbia’s Marine Provincial Parks through the creation of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area. This potential designation can only be achieved if the area is particularly sensitive (in ecological and cultural terms). While such PSSA designations have been recognized in other parts of the United States and the international community, they have not been considered in the context of the highly vulnerable Salish Sea. Learn what needs to be achieved, how this was done elsewhere, with tribes, citizens, businesses, eco-tourism operators, an decision-makers, and what the implications are for the Salish Sea. Discuss the next steps needed to move the PSSA forward for Canada and the United States. This PSSA Feasibility study was conducted by the FRIENDS of the San Juans with support from the Samish Indian Nation. Presenter Bio. Dr. Alexander Gillespie is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research at the University of Waikato, New Zealand and a professor of international law and the laws of war. He is the author of 11 books and over 50 peer-reviewed academic articles. He is commonly recognized as one of the global academic leader in the area of conservation, biodiversity and international environmental law. Professor Gillespie has worked extensively on diplomatic matters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. He has lead foreign delegations for New Zealand, as well as working for international organizations such as UNESCO where he was elected as the Rapporteur for the World Heritage Convention. In addition, Professor Gillespie has provided commissioned work for the United Nations, the Commonwealth Secretariat, national governments (in addition to New Zealand) and numerous corporate and non-profit organizations in Europe, North America, and Australasia.
Session Title
Session S-08I: PSSA Workshop
Conference Track
Habitat
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2014 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
2-5-2014 8:30 AM
End Date
2-5-2014 10:00 AM
Location
Room 604
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Ships--Accidents--Risk assessment--Standards--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Particularly Sensitive Sea Area: An International Tool to Reduce the Risk of Accidents Associated with Vessel Traffic in the Salish Sea
Room 604
Learn results from the Particularly Sensitive Sea Area feasibility study that analyzed how this international regulation can protect important ecological and cultural values in the Salish Sea impacted at risk by increased vessel traffic. The Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) Feasibility Study for the Salish Sea investigated the possible benefits and costs of enhancing the management regime of the areas surrounding the shipping lanes surrounding the San Juan Island National Monument, and British Columbia’s Marine Provincial Parks through the creation of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area. This potential designation can only be achieved if the area is particularly sensitive (in ecological and cultural terms). While such PSSA designations have been recognized in other parts of the United States and the international community, they have not been considered in the context of the highly vulnerable Salish Sea. Learn what needs to be achieved, how this was done elsewhere, with tribes, citizens, businesses, eco-tourism operators, an decision-makers, and what the implications are for the Salish Sea. Discuss the next steps needed to move the PSSA forward for Canada and the United States. This PSSA Feasibility study was conducted by the FRIENDS of the San Juans with support from the Samish Indian Nation. Presenter Bio. Dr. Alexander Gillespie is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research at the University of Waikato, New Zealand and a professor of international law and the laws of war. He is the author of 11 books and over 50 peer-reviewed academic articles. He is commonly recognized as one of the global academic leader in the area of conservation, biodiversity and international environmental law. Professor Gillespie has worked extensively on diplomatic matters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. He has lead foreign delegations for New Zealand, as well as working for international organizations such as UNESCO where he was elected as the Rapporteur for the World Heritage Convention. In addition, Professor Gillespie has provided commissioned work for the United Nations, the Commonwealth Secretariat, national governments (in addition to New Zealand) and numerous corporate and non-profit organizations in Europe, North America, and Australasia.
