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
- Fishermen ordered by DND to move while fishing in Nanoose Bay - CHEK NewsThe fishermen were catching herring in Nanoose Bay when a member of Canada's ... Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Department of National Defence both ... Read more »
- Three men handed $11.6K fine for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Campbell River - Victoria BuzzAccording to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) these men were fishing together when it was discovered they were committing various offences. Last ... Read more »
- Proposed guidelines increase how close boats can come to endangered orcas | CBC NewsThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is proposing to more than double the distance vessels are allowed to approach endangered southern ... Read more »
- Proposed guidelines increase how close boats can come to endangered orcas - CBCThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is proposing to increase ... Temporary Transport Canada amendments to those regulations have ... Read more »
- Firing of Canadian Coast Guard captain who ignored distress call was justified: boardBut the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which oversees the coast guard, said tasking was not necessary, adding that the captain should have ... Read more »
- Norway's quota for bluefin tuna increased by about 39%"This should be good news for Norwegian fishers," said Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Photo: Jostein ... Read more »
- Illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Campbell River results in $11.6K in fines - CHEK NewsThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada says they were found with 43 giant red sea cucumbers and orange sea cucumbers. DFO says all live sea ... Read more »
- 3 men fined for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in B.C.... Fisheries and Oceans Canada shared this photo of the seized catch with their release. (DFO). Three people have been fined a combined total of more ... Read more »
- Three recreational fishers fined a combined $11,600 for illegal sea cucumber harvestingFishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) play a vital role in protecting Canada's vital aquatic resources by enforcing fishing laws ... Read more »
- CANADIAN ETHNIC MEDIA ASSOCIATION APPEARS BEFORE HOUSE OF COMMONS ...Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region • 9 minutes ago. CANADIAN ETHNIC MEDIA ASSOCIATION APPEARS BEFORE HOUSE OF COMMONS STANDING COMMITTEE ... Read more »
- Three recreational fishers fined a combined $11600 for illegal sea cucumber harvesting... fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and local economies. Fishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) play a vital role in protecting Canada's ... Read more »
- Dal community celebrates women in STEM for International Women's Day - Dal News... Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The discussion was moderated by science students Erika Peck and Wateen Sadek, who also shared their own experiences ... Read more »
- Government of Canada and A-Tlegay Nations to collaborate on fisheries managementFishing Boat parked in the ocean during a vibrant sunny summer day. ... Fisheries and Oceans Canada. "This agreement reflects meaningful ... Read more »
- How Overfishing Destroys Food Chains and Crowns Jellyfish as Ocean KingsOverfishing upends ocean food chains, unleashing jellyfish blooms while starving fish and plankton. See how these effects hit marine food webs and ... Read more »
- Reconciliation in fisheries must be strengthened — not weakened through federal cutsFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) might be at the brink of transformative change. After a long history of colonial approaches to fisheries ... Read more »
- Government of Canada and A-Tlegay Nations to collaborate on fisheries managementFishing Boat parked in the ocean during a vibrant sunny summer day. Taken in Port Hardy, Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Adobe Stock. Read more »
- NASA joins SCEMFIS advisory board, bringing satellite data to fisheries researchRed colors in this image show higher concentrations of chlorophyll in the Gulf of Maine and beyond. This image was taken by the Ocean Color ... Read more »
- 3 unidentified orcas spotted in Vancouver Harbour never before documented in B.C. - CBC... Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The department says its scientists are now studying the animals, which it says have never been "previously ... Read more »
- DFO proposes increasing allowable approach distance for southern resident killer whalesFisheries and Oceans Canada said the proposed change would create greater certainty through permanent regulations. “The proposed Amendments would ... Read more »
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