Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of terms
There are currently 4 terms in this directory beginning with the letter H.
H
Harvesting Cycles
Reduction of wildlife, i.e., fish, marine mammals, caribou, waterfowl, shellfish, during particular seasons, by killing or taking from the environment.
Headland
Steep-faced irregularities of the coast that extend out to the ocean. These areas tend to be affected by erosion.
High water mark
The highest point the water level reaches during high tide. This also marks the border of which Marine Use Planning covers.