Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
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Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
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Righting Past Wrongs: Government of Canada Announces the Renaming of a Prince Edward Island Small Craft Harbour
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
In support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, and at the request of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Abegweit First Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is renaming the small craft harbour at Savage Harbour, PEI.
Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce funding for Atlantique Nord Innovation Inc.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick is pleased to announce funding support to Atlantique Nord Innovation Inc. in Shippagan for a project benefiting seafood processing through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).
Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducts second roadside inspection blitz to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Zebra Mussels are an aquatic invasive species that reproduce very quickly, cause negative ecological impacts, deteriorate infrastructure, and negatively impact the economy. Since being introduced into the Laurentian Great Lakes region in the 1980s, Zebra Mussels have spread to southern Ontario, south and central Manitoba, southern Québec and New Brunswick, and are a growing threat.
The Government of Canada takes action to conserve salmon populations impacted by the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin) River landslide
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Chilcotin Region, British Columbia – On July 30, a significant landslide occurred in the lower Chilcotin River, a major tributary to the Fraser River, and severely disrupted the river habitat, blocking upstream migration of adult Chinook and Sockeye salmon, and degrading water quality.
Government of Canada releases a draft of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy for public feedback
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The effects of human activities and climate change are being felt around the world, both above and below the ocean’s surface.
Minister Lebouthillier launches striped bass by-catch retention pilot project
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Striped bass is an important food source for Indigenous and coastal communities along the coast of Eastern Canada.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nuxalk Nation, and Ingenium collaborate to create new Snootli Creek Hatchery Welcome Centre, marking the completion of the $20 million hatchery rebuild
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Bella Coola, BC – Protecting, conserving and restoring wild Pacific salmon stocks in British Columbia is a key priority for the Government of Canada. Pacific salmon hatcheries have a key role to play in this effort and are critical in aiding the recovery of vulnerable stocks.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nuxalk Nation, and Ingenium collaborate to create new Snootli Creek Hatchery Welcome Centre marking the completion of a $20 million hatchery rebuild
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
On August 22, 2024, the new Welcome Centre at Snootli Creek Hatchery will officially open.
Government of Canada and Gitanyow Nation partner on new Community Economic Development hatchery to support Pacific salmon
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Pacific salmon are under threat due to climate change, habitat degradation and other pressures. In British Columbia, some endangered and at-risk populations have dropped dramatically and could be at risk of disappearing completely. Hatcheries, which incubate, rear and release Pacific salmon to live alongside their wild counterparts, are a key component in supporting and restoring these vulnerable populations.