• As part of its research, deliberations and discussions the advisory group conducted a series of online stakeholder engagements in order to facilitate the sharing of views and perspectives on MPAs from more than 100 key societal, community and sectoral interests. They included members of coastal and island communities, and representatives of sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, recreation, energy, shipping and biotechnology. The group was also informed by NGOs, Government departments and agencies with an interest in the marine environment.