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: 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 [...]
Project Proposals Now Being Accepted for the 2018/19 Field Season!
The A/OFRC is accepting Letter of Intent forms for Project Proposals! The A/OFRC is now accepting submissions for fisheries project proposals from all First Nation communities within the Anishinabek Nation. Invitation letters and Letter of [...]
Fishy News
- Marine Stewardship Council Presents MSC US Ocean Champion Award - Perishable NewsA report by the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) shows that sustainable fisheries are more productive and resilient to change, and the UN ... Read more »
- What it's like getting an answer from DFO | The NarwhalLet's just say Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wasn't jumping in to ... Jimmy Thomson reported on the culture of intimidation at DFO for The ... Read more »
- Funding in place for Cape Breton hatchery to help restore oyster industry | CBC NewsOfficials with Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture and Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $2.1 million in funding on Friday to help establish ... Read more »
- Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support the ... - Yahoo FinanceCanada's fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving ... Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, ... Read more »
- 5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet's ...The Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, ... areas of marine protection, sustainable fisheries, and ocean conservancy. Read more »
- North Atlantic Right Whale Named Sundog Tangled Up in New England - WOKQFisheries and Oceans of Canada, according to People, say Sundog swam, tangled up, from the Cape, along the New Hampshire coastline, ... Read more »
- Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support the ... - Yahoo FinanceDARTMOUTH, NS · On behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, · Funding this project addresses ... Read more »
- Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support the ... - Newswire.CAOn behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to ... Read more »
- Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support redevelopment of oyster industry in Bras d'Or LakeFisheries and Oceans Canada. Canada's fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. Read more »
- Opinion: In defence of Canada's peer-reviewed science advisory process on salmon farmingAccusations have recently been levelled against Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or DFO, and its use of science to regulate salmon farming. Read more »
- The two minke whales are still swimming in the waters of Montreal - OI Canadian“A team of fisheries officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently patrolling and will be patrolling this weekend to ensure that boaters do ... Read more »