Aquatic Species

Aquatic species in Canadian waters, including those at risk, invasive, fished or farmed.

Most requested

Aquatic species listed by name or category, including species and habitat descriptions.

Species profiles and registry, recovery plans, public consultations and permit applications.

Regulations, research and action plans for reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Managing and conserving Pacific salmon fisheries including sockeye, pink and Coho salmon.

Facts, statistics and regulations on seal harvest, and the 6 species of seals affected.

Species identification, reporting a sighting or incident, marine mammal response program.

Sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture, consumer health and safety, certification and traceability.

Profiles of farmed fish and shellfish, such as salmon, mussels, trout and clams.

How to identify a shark, shark sightings and facts, research lab.

Rare and common species of skates and rays and the differences between them.

Measures to address contaminants affecting SRKW, their habitat and their prey.