Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area

Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area protects the ecologically rich waters of Lancaster Sound at the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage. Co-managed with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, it is one of the largest protected areas in Canada.

At a glance — Tallurutiup Imanga NMCA

Waters	Lancaster Sound & adjacent channels, northern Baffin Island (High Arctic)
Established	2019 (Inuit Impact & Benefit Agreement; co-management with QIA)
Area (approx.)	≈ 108,000 km²
Notable features	Polynyas & ice edges; narwhal, beluga, bowhead & walrus; seabird cliffs; Inuit travel routes & harvesting areas
Nearby communities	Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay), Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River), Qausuittuq (Resolute), Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord)

Overview

Strong currents and persistent ice make Tallurutiup Imanga a biological hotspot. Zoning and co-management sustain Inuit culture and marine biodiversity while guiding shipping, tourism, and harvesting.

See also

• Qausuittuq National Park • Sirmilik National Park • National marine conservation areas of Canada

External links (official)

• Parks Canada — Tallurutiup Imanga NMCA: https://parks.canada.ca/amnc-nmca/nu/tallurutiup-imanga