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: 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 [...]
News Release: Curve Lake First Nation
In partnership with Curve Lake First Nation, A/OFRC crews will be completing a Wild Rice and Fish Habitat Survey on Pigeon Lake. This project will be taking place the last week of July 2017. For [...]
Fishy News
- State's ocean fisheries show continued improvement | The North State JournalNorth Carolina's coastal fishing waters are continuing to improve according to the federal agency tasked with maintaining the nation's fish stock. Read more »
- Weaker ocean currents lead to decline in nutrients for North Atlantic ocean life during ... - Phys.orgImpacts range from a decline in fish populations to potentially impacting the amount of CO2 the ocean can uptake. "The dramatic climate changes the ... Read more »
- DFO seeks to reassure fishermen after 'scary' map released of potential ... - Yahoo News UK"They've been permitted for sale in Canada for a while," he said. "So this is just us getting caught up with the rest of Canada." TWV label. Read more »
- New Brunswickers urged to help protect Bay of Fundy by taking part in DFO surveyRoberta Clowater of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is urging New Brunswickers to make their voices heard about a plan to preserve the Bay ... Read more »
- Emerson transported out of Greater Victoria for 2nd time - CHEK NewsEmerson the elephant seal has been whisked away by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for the second time this year, after he was causing traffic ... Read more »
- 'Devastating': Clear Lake watercraft ban will have an impact, business owners say“Those will be sent in for testing at the Freshwater Institute at the University of Manitoba that is run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The water ... Read more »
- Senate committee studies elver fishery shut down by DFO in March | APTN News - YouTubeA Senate committee is studying the issue of the elver fishery in the Maritimes, which was shut down in March. DFO Minister Diane Lebouthillier ... Read more »