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.

Fishy News
- 'One of the highest totals on record': Newfoundland and Labrador posts strong year for seafoodNewfoundlandCookeCermaqCanada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)Atlantic Canada. Copy link. Be notified. Be notified. My Alerts is a service for ... Read more »
- Province, partners strengthen Cowichan watershed through estuary restoration - BC Gov News... Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Once completed, the project will improve the biodiversity and health of ... Read more »
- Reminder Bait Season for Herring Closing in HFA 3 to 11 - Newfoundland and Labrador RegionFisheries and Oceans Canada. NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS. Notice Number. nf ... Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available ... Read more »
- B.C. researchers discover deadly bacterial disease in wild chinook - Vancouver SunThe study was also done in collaboration with the University of California Davis, the University of Toronto, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Read more »
- 6 EJN Fellows Produced 30+ Stories from the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya... ocean governance, marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. ... Paubert Mahatante, former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries of ... Read more »
- What Is Fisheries Science? A Guide to Courses and Careers in India's Blue EconomyFish processing businesses. Sustainable fishing initiatives. The growth of India's Blue Economy has increased interest in areas such as ocean ... Read more »
- The sharper edge | National FishermanFisheries and Oceans Canada photo. July 23, 2026. Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia. Join the Conversation. We were ... Read more »
- DFO launches 2026 Sea Lamprey control season across Great LakesFisheries and Oceans Canada has launched its 2026 field season to manage invasive Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes, aiming to protect native fish ... Read more »
- Fishery officers seize 18000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia - National FishermanFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has arrested the captain of a fishing vessel and seized nearly 18,000 pounds of halibut following a multi-day ... Read more »
- Snow Crab Season Extension for Select Crab Fishing Areas in NAFO Divisions 3LNODFO reminds harvesters that the area of 8BxS closed July 15, 2026. The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and ... Read more »
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