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Port Hardy, British Columbia - An investigation by fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Whale Protection Unit, Fraser Coastal Detachment, has resulted in a hefty fine for Vancouver-based River Road Films Ltd. and their drone operator for operating a drone too close to Northern Resident Killer Whales (NRKWs).
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Prince George, British Columbia – Fraser River salmon have significant cultural, social and ecological importance to many First Nations and British Columbians; however, many are in serious, long-term decline and without our help, some runs may disappear entirely. The Government of Canada is working with First Nations to support Fraser River salmon, with the goal of restoring them to a sustainable level for future generations.
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Although it poses no risks to human health, the recent detection of MSX disease, or multinucleate sphere unknown X (MSX), in oysters in Prince Edward Island (PEI) was devastating news for the oyster industry in the region. MSX affects both wild and cultured oysters, preventing them from thriving due to decreased rates of growth and increased rates of oyster mortality.
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Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together for work and leisure, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for more than 45,000 Canadians.
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Vancouver, B.C, - On May 24, 2024, the Honourable Judge Roy Dickey fined Brent Belveal, owner and operator of the commercial Halibut fishing vessel Gypsy Soul, a total of $33,596 for offences under Canada’s Fisheries Act. Mr. Belveal pleaded guilty to fishing inside of the Hecate Strait Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reef Marine Protected Area (MPA) near Bella Bella, B.C., and for selling his illegal catch.
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Collaboration with provincial and territorial partners is critical to keeping Canada’s waters and coastlines safe, healthy and prosperous, now and for generations to come.
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The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing more than $350,000 in funding for 3 projects in the Magdalen Islands that will help improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these 3 projects is $252,527, while the Government of Quebec is contributing $108,226.
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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the advancement of the fishing and fish processing sectors, which power the economies of coastal communities across Canada.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25. This is on top of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s annual budget of $90 million for these harbours.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians.
