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Government of Canada advancing fisheries science through industry collaboration Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is working with partners to maximize every opportunity to collect data about Canada’s aquatic resources and […]
Government of Canada commits to Blue Strategy Development. The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) have welcomed the Canadian Government’s commitment to a Blue […]
Government of Canada launches public engagement on first-ever Aquaculture Act. Sustainable aquaculture is a cornerstone of Canada’s fish and seafood sector, playing an important role in the country’s food security and […]
Celtic Voyager sets sail to Canada. The Marine Institute’s Research Vessel the Celtic Voyager departed Ireland, following its purchase by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation of Nunavut, Canada. The vessel will continue to […]
New inshore fisheries research vessel for Canada. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, has announced the contract award for the construction of the […]
Funding for seal and sea lion science projects across Canada. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, has announced over $643,900 in funding […]
Canada doubles experimental catching for redfish in preparation for commercial fishery. Canada’s commercial Redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has been closed since 1995 to help redfish stocks […]
Canada moves to fight aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to Canada’s waters, economy and society. When species are introduced to areas outside their native environment, […]
Canada formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Canada deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 2 May, making it the fifth WTO member, and the […]
The Government of Canada says its remains committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and working with First Nations to uphold their Indigenous and Treaty rights to fish, and building […]
Cooke encourages Nova Scotia Government to develop aquaculture. Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., the Atlantic Canadian salmon farming division of family-owned Cooke Aquaculture Inc. has received the aquaculture regulations review report and […]
Canada adopts precautionary approach to Pacific herring. The Canadian Government says the management of Pacific herring will remain precautionary while allowing fishing allocations where possible. The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of […]
Licensing decision raises serious questions about Canada’s commitments. Minister Joyce Murray’s decision not to issue salmon aquaculture licences in the Laich-kwil-tach territory, referred to as the Discovery Islands region of […]
New protected marine area announced off Canada. At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast […]
Canada announces vast network of MPAs. The blueprint for a vast network of marine protected areas (MPAs) across the northern third of Canada’s West Coast has been unveiled after more […]
Irish documentary to make international debut at Ocean Film Festival in Canada. An Irish short film featuring communities who make a living from the sea is set to reach global […]
Government decisions to shut down sustainable salmon farming in British Columbia leads to pocketbook pain for Canadian and U.S. households. Recent federal government licensing decisions to shut down sustainable salmon […]
Canada announces new support for marine conservation. At the United Nation’s Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, […]
Canada publishes guidance on marine conservation measures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has published the Government of Canada’s 2022 Guidance for Recognising Marine Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM). The […]
Whale Seeker awarded $529 000 from Innovative Solutions Canada to test marine mammal detection technology. Whale Seeker announced today they have been awarded a $529,000 contract from Innovative Solutions Canada, […]
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