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
- Mark Carney visits Halifax on campaign trail | 101.5 The Hawk... Canada. “We're going to do everything we can to support ... He said he met with the federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to discuss fishing ... Read more »
- Two shellfish harvesters hit with nearly $10K in fines for over-fishing on Vancouver Island... Fisheries and Oceans Canada in a release on Tuesday. It adds that legal size limits are in place for Manila clams to make sure that they have ... Read more »
- Two recreational shellfish harvesters receive fines and fishing bans - Canada.caCourtenay, British Columbia - Canada's marine species are a precious resource and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)'s mandate is to help sustain and ... Read more »
- Two recreational shellfish harvesters receive fines and fishing bans - Newswire.caCNW/ - Canada's marine species are a precious resource and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)'s mandate is to help sustain and protect them, ... Read more »
- Fisheries 'high in the agenda' in talks with UK and Norway, says Commissioner - EuractivThe Commissioner is encouraged by the consensus so far on the EU Ocean Pact, the initiative aimed at promoting sustainable sea management, which was ... Read more »
- FFAW frustrated by DFO's decision to maintain crab quota cuts in 3K - NTVFish harvesters say they are beyond frustrated, as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced it will not modify the quota cuts for the ... Read more »
- Sikuliaq operating agreement extended through 2028 - Alaska Native NewsThe global-class ice-capable research vessel, which is owned by NSF, has been operated by the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences since it was ... Read more »
- Life stage and seasonal habitat use of the porbeagle Lamna nasus in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean5Fisheries and Oceans Canada Maritimes Region, Nova Scotia, Canada; 6Beneath the Waves, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, United States; 7School of ... Read more »
- Central NL Conservative candidate promises to revive seal hunt - Saltwire... Fisheries and Oceans, who said seals consume more than 20 times the total of all of Canada's commercial fisheries. “Remember the past and let's ... Read more »
- Fishermen voted to remove this small P.E.I. bridge for safety reasons, but many want it to stay - CBCFisheries and Oceans Canada, or DFO, is responsible for maintaining bridges and other infrastructure in small craft harbours. After the Naufrage ... Read more »
- Fishermen voted to remove this small P.E.I. bridge for safety reasons, but many want it to stayThere's a debate happening in a small northeastern P.E.I. community about the future of a century-old bridge that some say is a safety risk, ... Read more »
- Unprecedented Narwhals Behavior Captured By Drone Footage - DeeperBlue.comResearchers have uncovered the first evidence of narwhals employing their tusks in natural settings to probe, manipulate and influence the ... Read more »
- Ottawa announces no change for snow crab quota, harvester says, after days of protest... Fisheries and Oceans, and said cuts from Ottawa are devastating. (Katie ... ©2025 CBC/Radio-Canada. All rights reserved. Read more »
- Salmon fin clipping event set for Powell River next monthThe goal is to support sport fishing, salmon preservation, and salmon enhancement. According to Mossom Creek Hatchery, the Department of Fisheries and ... Read more »
- Scientists Baffled to Find Thousands of 'Live Mermaid Purses' in an Underwater Volcano ...An underwater volcano beneath the surface off Canada's Pacific coast is spouting hot fluid, creating an ideal environment for skate species to ... Read more »
- FFAW to meet with federal fishery minister, DFO on Monday morning - MSN... fisheries minister and Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials on Monday morning. ... Top 10 Countries to Travel for Fish Eaters - Canada (image ... Read more »