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
- Late-June Somass River sockeye run brings abundance to First Nations - Ha-Shilth-Sa... Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to gill net in the upper Alberni Inlet and the tidal portion of the Somass River. During the month of June, DFO opened ... Read more »
- U.S. approves relocation of Marineland belugasFisheries and Oceans Canada rejected Etok's idea to release them into the Arctic, saying belugas that have spent years in captivity lack the ... Read more »
- Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts MP Aaron Gunn for political roundtable... Fisheries and Oceans and is on the Special Joint Committee on the Exercise of Powers Under the Building Canada Act. The Chamber is a non-profit ... Read more »
- SFA 7 Inshore Shrimp Fishery Opening in NAFO Division 3L PortionFisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the inshore Shrimp fishery in NAFO division 3L portion of Shrimp Fishing Area (SFA) 7 will open for ... Read more »
- Minister Thompson highlights the $957.8-million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026This provides investments for ongoing repairs, in addition to Fisheries and Ocean Canada's (DFO) existing annual program budget of approximately $90 ... Read more »
- Court refuses commercial fishermens' request that it rule on Sipekne'katik's treaty rights... fishery. Article content. Three years ago, Sipekne'katik launched a lawsuit against Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Attorney General of Canada ... Read more »
- U.S. approves 'emergency rescue' plan to import Marineland's whales and dolphins... Canadian Press. Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) issued the first batch of permits to export the whales and dolphins in early ... Read more »
- U.S. government approves emergency rescue of belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.... Canadian veterinarians for the whales to travel. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) recently endorsed a rescue plan for the 30 ... Read more »
- Ocean Career: EDF Senior Scientist, Oceans Science - environment coastal & offshore... fisheries and ocean sustainability, water availability, climate smart agriculture, social science, and solar radiation modification. Overall ... Read more »
- Low returns continue to threaten Yukon River chinook... Canada and the United States. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the 2026 season is projected to bring roughly 36,000 Canadian‑origin chinook past ... Read more »
- Food inspection agency warns of paralytic toxin in shellfish in Quebec's North Shore(Benoît Jobin/Radio-Canada - image credit). More. The Canadian Food ... On July 3, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada posted a ... Read more »
- Food inspection agency warns of paralytic toxin in shellfish in Quebec's North Shore - CBCOn July 3, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada posted a warning on Facebook saying consuming this shellfish could cause severe health ... Read more »
- U.S. approves 'emergency rescue' plan to import Marineland's whales and dolphins... Canadian veterinarians.” Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans issued the first batch of permits to export the whales and dolphins in early ... Read more »
- U.S. approves emergency rescue plan for Marineland whales and dolphins... Canadian veterinarians." Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans issued the first batch of permits to export the whales and dolphins in early ... Read more »
- MEDIA ADVISORY - Virtual Technical Briefing Hosted by Parks Canada and Fisheries ... - AOL.comMEDIA ADVISORY - Virtual Technical Briefing Hosted by Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Marine Protection in British Columbia. Read more »
- Conservation one shoreline at a time - Columbia Valley PioneerBetween 2019 and 2023, Living Lakes partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to update and test FIMP on 10 high-priority Columbia Basin lakes. Read more »
- Developer added as respondent in Dartmouth Cove infilling judicial review - CTV NewsLast October, Transport Canada gave amended approval to the project, but in March Fisheries and Oceans Canada ... Canada's sub choice are ... Read more »
- MP, groups pan terminal expansion plan - Salt Spring Island newsReaction to the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement came swiftly from Canada's ... Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Facebook · X. Sign ... Read more »
- Idaho orders early fish salvage as oceans hit heat record - MSNClimate-fishery link: Drought and marine heatwaves are simultaneously affecting inland rivers and ocean ecosystems, creating mounting challenges for ... Read more »
- NOTICE TO STOP FISHING ATLANTIC MACKEREL BAIT - Newfoundland and Labrador RegionFisheries and Oceans Canada will be pausing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in all Mackerel Fishing Areas as of 12:00 PM on July 8, 2026. Read more »
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