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
- Killer Whale (Orcinus orca): COSEWIC assessment and status report 2023 - Canada.ca... fishing, vessel traffic, underwater noise, and contaminants) is a joint responsibility. The lead agency in Canada is Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO); ... Read more »
- We're happy to be taking... - Fisheries and Oceans Canada | FacebookWe're happy to be taking part in the University of New Brunswick career fair in Fredericton on October 17. We'll be at the Richard J. Currie ... Read more »
- The futures of right whales and lobstermen are entangled. Could high-tech gear help save ...Entanglements are a leading cause of death for endangered North Atlantic right whales. Removing fishing lines from the ocean could help minimize this ... Read more »
- Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk - Dalhousie UniversityFor more information about the program and to obtain the 2025-2026 application guidelines, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Habitat ... Read more »
- Canadian court OKs opening of northern cod fishery | SeafoodSourceA Canadian court has ruled against an attempt to suspend a Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) decision that reopened the Northern cod ... Read more »
- E-logs mandatory for some Canadian lobster harvesters in 2025 - Undercurrent NewsCanada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans said implementation of the national ELOG system will be phased in and advanced as fisheries are ready ... Read more »
- Canadian First Nations receive blessing to continue in-season lobster fishingFisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier announced last week the ... Ocean Choice to start fishing northern cod following Canadian court ruling ... Read more »
- Canada deploys high-tech international mission to net dark vessels and illegal fishing in Pacific... Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO). Dubbed Operation North Pacific Guard, it's the second Canadian-led multinational fisheries enforcement effort ... Read more »
- Mobilizing sustainable development goal 14 before UNOC 2025 | World Economic Forum... ocean acidification threaten fishing, tourism, and industries tied to the regenerative ocean economy. Marine heatwaves increase extreme weather ... Read more »
- China e-vehicle imports, Haida Nation recognition and reopening of cod fishery on the agenda... Canadian manufacturing sectors.” (11 a.m.) ... FISHERIES AND OCEANS members circle back to ... Ocean Choice International. (11 a.m.). Get ... Read more »
- What do Amanda Vincent and... - Fisheries and Oceans Canada - FacebookWhat do Amanda Vincent and Anya Waite have in common? They are women of firsts. Amanda Vincent is the first biologist to study seahorses ... Read more »
- Meetings #61 - Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (44th Parliament, 1st Session)Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. ... © Senate of Canada. Important Notices Intellectual Property ... Read more »