Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of terms
There are currently 7 terms in this directory beginning with the letter O.
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Objectives
Objectives describe a desired future state for a particular resource or resource use. They are more specific and concrete than goals. They act as steppingstones for achieving broader goals.
Ocean Acidification
Chemical reactions that occur when carbon dioxide is absorbed by seater. This reduces the pH levels and can cause many parts of the ocean to become undersaturated with important building blocks for organisms like those with shells.
Ocean Conveyor Belt
The circulation of currents across the planet as the seawater warms and cools, rising and falling as it travels from continent to continent.
Offshore Overlapping Interests Area
Offshore area adjacent to, but not in, Quebec described in Schedule 3-2 (NILCA) and shown on the map contained in Schedule 3-3.
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Area focused on exploring, gathering data, developing land, drilling, production, harvesting, refining, distributing, or transporting oil or gas.