Who We Are
The roles of the Centre are to report on stock status, evaluate stresses on fish populations and habitats, promote the use of state of the art science and technology, and to provide a forum for information sharing and participation with stakeholders. The Centre also plays an important role in offering management recommendations to promote sustainable fisheries and resolve conflict.
The A/OFRC has established a solid working relationship with First Nations, provincial agencies and community organizations by earning a reputation as a trusted independent source of fisheries information. We will continue to strive to maintain and strengthen these relationships in any future endeavours.
News Release: Attention Anglers
For any tagged harvested Lake Sturgeon, we ask for the tags to be turned in to the Lands and Resources Department at the Garden River Band Office. Read the full report here: Attention Anglers
News Release: Spawning Lake Sturgeon Assessment
The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC), in partnership with Nipissing First Nation will be conducting a Lake Sturgeon Assessment in the South River of Lake Nipissing in May & June 2022. Read the full assessment [...]
News Release: Thessalon First Nation
In partnership with Thessalon First Nation, A/OFRC crews completed a Wetland Turtle and Amphibian Survey. This project took place from April 2017 - September 2017. For more information, contact 705-472-7888. A copy of the News [...]
Fishy News
- Injunction halting fish-killing project on Miramichi Lake expires | CBC NewsHe said they were pursuing a judicial review of Fisheries and Oceans Canada's decision to allow the use of rotenone on Miramichi Lake. "The purpose of ... Read more »
- Global Fishing Watch welcomes international collaboration in fight against IUU fishingShark fins seized by a joint task force operating in the North Pacific Ocean in 2021. Global Fishing Watch is welcoming a stepped-up global ... Read more »
- Proving that sturgeon call the Annapolis River home | SaltWireDFO puts brakes on Annapolis Tidal Station ... According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada's assessment and the Committee on the Status of Endangered ... Read more »
- What happens to the waste after an oil spill clean up? - Phys.org... Research Initiative sponsored by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, ... regulators enhance response preparedness and efficiency in Canadian waters. Read more »
- Stranded baby dolphin rescued & released from Parksville beach | NanaimoNewsNOWFisheries and Oceans Canada marine coordinator Paul Cottrell said the dolphin was found on Sunday, Aug. 14 in a shallow pool at low tide in front ... Read more »
- Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq - Capacity Development Team LeadThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) provides financial contributions to more than 175 Indigenous groups and communities through ... Read more »
- Walking trail at Summerside Ice Pond named in memory of restoration volunteer... Association (BBEMA) had been hard at work at the 125-year-old pond since they won a Fisheries and Oceans Canada grant to restore it in 2016. Read more »
- DFO sends letter to Port Hardy council, salmon farming industry consultations coming soonFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has stated it is getting ready for consultations that will run until early 2023 with the final plan to ... Read more »
- DFO set begin public consultation on B.C. fish farming transition planWhat exactly does the future hold for the salmon farming industry in British Columbia? Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is getting ready for ... Read more »
- Noise pollution research must be combined with specific goals to help endangered killer whales[TMX]According to a January DFO memo obtained by Canadian National Observer Through federal information access requests. Natasha Bulowski / Local ... Read more »