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Assessing threats to fish and fish habitat through science …

WEBScience to support evidence-based decision-making. Our Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) works closely with departmental scientists to …

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URL: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ecosystems-ecosystemes/habitat/assessment-evaluation-eng.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

WEBWe are a federal institution, responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources. Fisheries and Oceans Canada …

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Canada’s Oceans Now, 2020

WEBReports provide highlights and examples of the multitude of influences and changes affecting these dynamic ocean systems. Canada’s Oceans Now, 2020 is a …

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Piscine Orthoreovirus (PRV) and Heart and Skeletal …

WEBThis suggests PRV in BC has a low ability to cause disease (low virulence) for these species. The disease HSMI is diagnosed by the occurrence of histopathologic …

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Occupational Health & Safety Awareness

WEBIts purpose is to motivate employees to recognise the importance of safety in the workplace and to train them in proper health and safety practices. The Occupational Health and …

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Fish Health Protection Regulations

WEBThe Fish Health Protection Regulations (FHPR) were created in 1977 and apply only to salmonid species (e.g., salmon, trout, and whitefish) belonging to the …

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Biotechnology and aquatic animal health

WEBIn the biotechnology and aquatic animal health theme, our goal is to: apply our research to assess and improve the health of aquatic animals. develop and apply leading edge …

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Aquatic Biotechnology & Genomics Research and …

WEBDFO 's Mandate and Aquatic Biotechnology. Key departmental priorities, as outlined in the 2005-2010 Strategic Plan: Our Waters, Our Future, can be supported by biotechnology …

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Global Consequences of Overfishing

WEBGlobal Consequences of Overfishing. Overfishing is a global problem with many serious social, economic and environmental implications. Everyday, billions of …

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Canada's Oceans Now: Pacific Ecosystems, 2021

WEBForeword. Canada’s Oceans Now: Pacific Ecosystems, 2021 describes the current status and trends in Canada’s Pacific marine ecosystems up to the end of 2020. This report is …

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Haplosporidium costale (SSO) of Oysters

WEBHaplosporidium costale is restricted to high salinity coastal bays and it does not occur where salinity is less than about 25 ppt. Also, the life cycle of H. costale is unknown …

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Bacterial Diseases of Abalone

WEBIn Shimane Prefecture, a mass mortality (84%) of Haliotis (= Nordotis) gigantea on a private abalone farm was associated with the facultative intracellular bacterium Francisella …

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Managing disease and parasites

WEBFish farmers take a variety of measures to ensure that the health of wild and farmed populations is protected. Some of these measures include: Biosecurity practices to …

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Reasons for shellfish harvesting area closures

WEBWeather events. Shellfish harvesting areas may be closed because of weather related events, such as melting snow, heavy rainfall or flooding. A rainfall warning is issued …

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European Green Crab

WEBThe European Green Crab is native to Europe and North Africa. It likely arrived in North America around 1817 carried in the holds of wooden ships. European Green Crabs are …

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Aquaculture maps Pacific Region

WEBAquaculture maps. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for licensing all aquaculture facilities in BC. These maps identify the sector-specific facilities …

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2024 Atlantic Mackerel bait fishery

WEB2024 Atlantic Mackerel bait fishery. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – May 16, 2024 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be releasing a total allowable catch of 470 …

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