Oceans North Calls on DFO to Follow Science and Continue Mackerel Closure
Press Release March 2, 2023 HALIFAX—The latest scientific assessment of Atlantic mackerel, presented yesterday by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, shows that the stock remains at critically low levels. “While we…
Aquaculture Regulatory Review Engagement Report Available
Press Release March 2, 2023 Taking small operators into account when making regulations, transparency and public participation emerged as key themes during public engagement on aquaculture regulations. “Nova Scotians care…
Government of Canada takes action to protect wild Pacific salmon migrating through the Discovery Islands
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ottawa, Ontario – Pacific salmon have significant cultural, social, and ecological importance to First Nations and British Columbians, however, they are in serious, long-term…
Government of Canada on track to meet its 2025 and 2030 Marine Conservation Targets
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 8, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada’s oceans play an essential role in the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.…
Government of Canada and coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large ecologically unique ocean area off the Pacific West Coast
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 7, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Today at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister…
Media advisory: Government of Canada and Coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large unique marine area off the Pacific West Coast
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard together with Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith…
The Government of Canada invests in world-class ocean monitoring system to enhance Canada’s ocean protection for the next generation
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 6, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Ocean observation science can help save lives, protect our waters and ecosystems, and grow our economy. The Government…
New Government Marine Plan to Have Major Impacts on BC Fisheries
Press Release VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 6, 2023 – The British Columbia Seafood Alliance (BCSA) responded today to the Northern Shelf Bioregion Network Action Plan (NAP) Endorsement by the Government of…
First marine refuge within the Northern Shelf Bioregion is established
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 5, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Our oceans are vital to the livelihoods of communities across Canada. As stewards of the longest coastline…
KMK: Fishing boat seized by DFO last month still not returned
Press Release December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans…
