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
- Pre-season Yukon River salmon forecasts won't permit subsistence fishingIn a presentation to the Yukon Salmon Sub-committee on May 13, Jaclyn Kendall of the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said an ... Read more »
- Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Stations to Open Across Atlantic CanadaFollow the Canadian Coast Guard on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada. Top stories. Innovations in High ... Read more »
- Experts raise concerns about damage to fish stocks by aggregation devicesFish aggregation devices (FADs) float on the ocean's surface, or just below and cast a shadow. This attracts fish, particularly in the open ocean ... Read more »
- Bryde's whale washes ashore in only known sighting of the animal in B.C. | Winnipeg SunFisheries and Oceans Canada said in a response that the department “will not be able to confirm causes of death until after the necropsies are ... Read more »
- Rare Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island - Victoria Times ColonistPaul Cottrell, head of the Marine Mammal Unit for Fisheries and Oceans ... ocean noise and whaling outside the waters of Canada and the United States. Read more »
- Bryde's whale washes ashore in only known sighting of the animal in B.C.Fisheries and Oceans Canada said in a response that the department "will not be able to confirm causes of death until after the necropsies are ... Read more »
- Whale species never before seen in B.C. washes up on Vancouver Island - CTV NewsThe 'Namgis First Nation, the Marine Education and Research Society, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada were called in after the deceased whale was ... Read more »