Ministry Of Fisheries And Oceans

• Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025

  Commercial elver fishers in the Maritimes are dismissing new quotas for the 2025 season, saying they would significantly cut their share of the lucrative baby eel fishery.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2024
  
• Ottawa announces $13M for Canada’s coastal habitats on World Oceans Day

  A $5 million investment to assess the impacts of shipping traffic and climate change in the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, B.C. was also announced.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2019
  
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• Studies shed light on impact of PRV virus on farmed Atlantic salmon in B.C.

  Two new studies suggest the fish virus that has inspired an anti-fish farm movement on the West Coast isn't as harmful as some believe.

  Mar 14, 2019
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• New fisheries closures announced near Vancouver to protect glass sponge reefs

  The closures will take effect in Howe Sound ahead of the spring season and apply to all commercial, recreational and Indigenous bottom contact fishing activities.

  Environment

  Mar 7, 2019