Aquatic Species
Services and information
Browse all aquatic species
Aquatic species listed by name or category, including species and habitat descriptions.
Aquatic species at risk
Species profiles and registry, recovery plans, public consultations and permit applications.
Aquatic invasive species
Regulations, research and action plans for reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Pacific salmon
Managing and conserving Pacific salmon fisheries including sockeye, pink and Coho salmon.
Seals and sealing
Facts, statistics and regulations on seal harvest, and the 6 species of seals affected.
Marine mammals and sea turtles
Species identification, reporting a sighting or incident, marine mammal response program.
Sustainable fish and seafood
Sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture, consumer health and safety, certification and traceability.
Farmed species profiles
Profiles of farmed fish and shellfish, such as salmon, mussels, trout and clams.
Canadian shark research
How to identify a shark, shark sightings and facts, research lab.
Skates and rays
Rare and common species of skates and rays and the differences between them.
Southern Resident Killer Whales
Measures to address contaminants affecting SRKW, their habitat and their prey.
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