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This series documents the scientific basis for the evaluation of fisheries resources in Canada. As such, it addresses the issues …
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This series reports on human activities that may impact aquatic ecosystems or components of those ecosystems, including the nature of …
These are the results of the annual DFO survey of key fish stocks. This survey tracks Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s …
Created in 2005, Science Advisory Reports include traditional Stock Status Reports, Ecosystem Status Reports, and Habitat Status Reports. Moreover, management …
The Ecosystem Status Report series reports on overviews of the status of ecosystems, oceanographic conditions, biological communities, and other integrative …
This series documents the responses provided by DFO Science for issues handled via the Science Response Processes (SRPs). The SRPs …
The National Aquaculture Public Reporting Data contains information submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans by industry owners or …