I think it can be done correctly in a timely way. The speed at which it's being done means that the consultations need to be meaningful right off the bat, but it's not impossible to do. It should not take five to seven years to create a marine protected area. In my region, for instance, the Tallurutiup Imanga/Lancaster Sound national marine conservation area, the community has been asking for it for over 30 years. It's finally coming toward a conclusion, and that shouldn't be the case where communities have a strong desire for protection, for instance. It shouldn't take so long.
On November 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.