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
- Eight-foot-10 great white shark visiting Chaleur Bay | The Daily Gleaner - PressReaderAccording to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the population of white sharks appears to be on the rise. “Based on our research, white shark presence in ... Read more »
- US Senate bill would incentivize offshore wind development, despite Trump buyoutsNGOs raise alarm claiming Antarctic krill fishery... Canada Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans ... Read more »
- NGOs raise alarm claiming Antarctic krill fishery nearing its limit for second year in a rowHitting that limit for the first time caught the attention of groups like the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition and Sea Shepherd, which pushed ... Read more »
- Meet BC's Salmon Creek Walkers | The TyeeCreek walkers are contracted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada — often referred to as DFO — to walk along streams and estimate salmon escapement ... Read more »
- Busan selected to host 2028 UN Ocean Conference | The Korea Herald - PressReaderParticipants will discuss a broad range of global maritime challenges, including marine pollution, sustainable fisheries and the sustainable use of ... Read more »
- Researchers say whale entanglements on B.C.'s coast continue to be a concern - CBCPaul Cottrell, marine mammal co-ordinator with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, said his team has been responding to an average of one to two ... Read more »
- Two DFO officers injured in 'incident' between vessel and humpback whale - CHEK NewsTwo Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officers were injured in an “incident” between a DFO vessel and a humpback whale along B.C.'s coast this ... Read more »
- Canada Backs Major Small Craft Harbours in PEI - Mirage NewsFisheries and Oceans Canada. Morell, PEI - Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada's commercial fishing and aquaculture ... Read more »
- Data shows higher than expected returns for Chinook Salmon on the Yukon RiverAccording to data released by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) ... fish expected to swim over the international border to Canada in 2026. Read more »
- Humpback whale calf freed from fishing gear off southern Vancouver Island - CHEK NewsFisheries and Oceans Canada says its Marine Mammal Rescue team worked alongside the Cetus Research & Conservation Society and NOAA Fisheries West ... Read more »
- Canada DFO investing millions in PEI harbor as part of wider support for small-craft harvestersCanada's Department of Fisheries and Ocean has announced a multi-million dollar investment in Red Head Harbor in Prince Edward Island. Read more »
- Fir Avenue project combines riverbank protection with fish habitat restoration - Merritt HeraldFisheries and Oceans Canada issued a Fisheries Act authorization setting conditions for construction, environmental monitoring, fish-protection ... Read more »
- Bear James Park Trail Extension On Hold - The Raven 100.7... Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), future bridge replacement, stairway repairs and other environmental and infrastructure projects. The City ... Read more »
- The coming El Niño - DailyNewsThe knowledge gained during these periods can shape conservation, fisheries management and climate adaptation for decades to come. The ocean covers ... Read more »
- Canada offers to buy out oyster harvesters as disease hits Atlantic fishery hardCanada Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans ... Fisheries and Oceans. August 11, 2026. Canada DFO ... Read more »
- Small Craft Harbours announcement, Red Head Harbour, Morell, PEI - Canada.caUnder Spring Economic Update 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing almost $1 billion over five years to repair, maintain and modernize ... Read more »
- Government of Canada invests in major small craft harbours project at Red Head, PEIFunding for DFO's Small Craft Harbour projects will see an increase of more than 35 per cent over a 10-year average under the Spring 2026 Economic ... Read more »
- Canada Launches Oyster Licence Retirement Program to Aid Harvesters Hit by MSX and DermoLast year, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced approximately $1 million in funding to advance MSX science research and co-chaired the 2024 MSX ... Read more »
- Busan to host world's largest global ocean conference in 2028 - KOREA.netThe Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on Aug. 10 announced that its selection committee in a meeting chose Busan as the venue for the event. "Busan was ... Read more »
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