Leading the Way: Ocean Wise Sets New Standard with B.C. Salmon Assessment Methodology
Press Release (May 28, 2024) – Today, Ocean Wise is pleased to announce new recommendations for British Columbian wild-caught salmon under its sustainable seafood label. The 14 new recommendations are…
Joint Letter to the Prime Minister
Press Release A Responsible Plan for BC Salmon Farming Today, the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have sent a letter (see link below) to Prime Minister…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul Call for Support of First Nations Elver Fishers
Press Release (April 18, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and its partners confirm the arrival of Zebra Mussels, an aquatic invasive species, in New Brunswick
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 14, 2023 Moncton, New Brunswick – Since last summer’s detection of Zebra Mussels in Lake Temiscouata, Quebec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and…
DFO delays rebuilding of largest herring population in Canada, jeopardizing recovery and the ecosystem
Press Release August 15, 2023 HALIFAX–Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced last week that the 2023 quota for the largest herring fishery in Canada would be 21,000 tonnes, considerably higher…
Public input will enhance B.C.’s first-ever coastal marine strategy
Press Release Aug. 15, 2023 VICTORIA – Following extensive consultations with British Columbians, the Province has received valuable feedback that will help shape British Columbia’s first-ever Coastal Marine Strategy, co-developed…
The Government of Canada announces new measures in force with passage of Budget Implementation Act to modernize marine protection and safety as part of the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Transport Canada July 12, 2023 There are more vessels and goods being transported on Canadian waters than ever before, helping to grow our economy and create good…
Canada Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Leadership Forum at IMPAC5 – the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 9, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Oceans play an essential role in the lives of people around the world. To promote the long-term…
Media advisory: Government of Canada Partners with Ocean Wise to Amplify the Voice of Young Professionals at IMPAC5
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Media advisory Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce a partnership…
Oceans North Celebrates Progress on Indigenous-led Protection of Seal River Watershed
Press Release December 14, 2022 MONTREAL—Today, the Canadian government announced an important step towards advancing Indigenous-led protection of the Seal River watershed in partnership with the province of Manitoba and…
