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
- How a Quebec town cut in half by a landslide fought red tape - CP24It stayed empty for months as the town worked to obtain permits from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Quebec government to begin repairs. While ... Read more »
- Can a two-year China tariff deal protect P.E.I.'s lobster and crab industry? - CTV News... Fisheries and Oceans Canada. But the U.S. remains the largest customer by far, buying $6.1 billion in Canadian fish and seafood in 2025, or 72 per ... Read more »
- B.C. landowner ordered to pay $155K to restore fish habitat by DFO - CHEK NewsFisheries and Oceans Canada says a landowner in B.C. is out more than $150000 after they were ordered to restore a damaged fish habitat under the ... Read more »
- 4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FIFTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE ...This fishery is open to Vessel class A293 and will close at 2000 hours on December 6, 2026. The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada ... Read more »
- COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a) - Newfoundland and Labrador RegionFisheries and Oceans Canada. NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS. Notice Number. nf.26.249. Issue Date. 2026-11-12. COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps ... Read more »
- Whales found on Cape Breton shores first two large animal exams at MARS - SaltWire... Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers collected it from the beach and met the Marine Animal Response Society (MARS), who transported it to its ... Read more »
- Who are the Canadian politicians, bureaucrats and activists flying to the UN climate party in Turkey?She is with Fisheries and Oceans Canada as the Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference next May in Halifax. Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and ... Read more »
- Minister Thompson to highlight the Productivity Mega Deduction and Budget 2026 measuresFollow Fisheries and Oceans Canada on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Search for related information by keyword: Finance | Fisheries and ... Read more »
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