Special Marine Elements
CPAWS-NS defines special elements as species, habitat and geological formations that have high conservation value because they are unique, rare, endangered, and/or biodiverse. This can include things such as deep sea coral forests and reefs, mollusc reefs, glass sponge aggregates, and gas vents. CPAWS-NS is interested in identifying these special and/or unique areas or elements in the region for the purpose of conservation.
Horse Mussel Reefs in the Bay of Fundy