Aquaculture Consultations

Advisory Bodies | Industry Information
Schedule of Meetings

Aquaculture is farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants in fresh or salt water. Aquaculture products are grown in earthen ponds, freshwater lakes and bays, or in the open ocean. The fish are fed and cared for to ensure optimum health and product quality. Once the fish or shellfish reach an appropriate size, the crop is harvested, processed and shipped to market, generally arriving within hours of leaving the water. Read more...

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Interim Integrated Management of Aquaculture Plans (IMAPs) Discussion Documents

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has developed Interim Integrated Management of Aquaculture Plans (IMAPs) discussion documents and would like your feedback.

DRAFT Integrated Management of Aquaculture Plan for marine finfish (IMAP-MF) [PDF]

DRAFT Integrated Management of Aquaculture Plan for Marine Shellfish (IMAP-SF) [PDF]

When complete, it is anticipated that IMAPs will provide an overview of management approaches for marine finfish and shellfish aquaculture activities within the Pacific Region. IMAPs, and the associated development of advisory processes for the management of aquaculture, will facilitate discussions about area-based management and ecosystem approaches, and outline how governments, First Nations, industry and stakeholders will work together to foster and support industry while protecting the environment and upholding and the obligations of government.

How to provide feedback:

Copies of the documents are available from IMAPs@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. You may provide input by e-mail to IMAPs@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, or responses can be mailed/faxed to:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
c/o Gabrielle Kosmider
1965 Island Diesel Way
Nanaimo, BC
V9S 5W8

Fax: 250-754-0134

Program Contact:

Kamaljeet Guram
604-666-6894

Aquaculture Advisory Bodies

• Finfish Aquaculture Industry Advisory Panel
• Shellfish Aquaculture Industry Advisory Panel

Documents

• Interim Protocol for Pre-Seed Harvest of Subtidal Geoduck Aquaculture Sites
• National Aquaculture Strategic Action Plan Initiative:
  • Strengthening Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Canada
  • Federal BC Aquaculture Regulation & Strategic Action Plan Initiative Discussion Document

Information about the Aquaculture Industry

• Introduction to Aquaculture
• Aquaculture in the Pacific Region
• Aquaculture in Canada

Aquaculture Meetings

Registration information for the Aquaculture Community meetings can be found on the First Nations Fisheries Council website.

Date	Meeting	Location	Meeting Materials
November 14, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Port Hardy Airport Inn 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
November 10, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Prince Rupert Coast Prince Rupert Hotel 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
November 7, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Courtenay Best Western Westerly 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
November 1, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Sechelt Driftwood Inn 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 31, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Nanaimo Coast Bastion Inn 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 28, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Tofino Best Western Tin Wis 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 26, 2011	BC Aquaculture Regulatory Program First Nations Community Consultations	Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
February 16, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nations	Kamloops Convention Centre, Kamloops	First Nation Fisheries Council
February 15, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nations	Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert	First Nation Fisheries Council
February 10, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nations	Elder's Room at Heiltsuk First Nation, Bella Bella	First Nation Fisheries Council
February 8, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nation	Lawrence Ambers Memorial Recreational Centre, Alert Bay	First Nation Fisheries Council
February 7, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nations	Tseshaht Great Room, Port Alberni	First Nation Fisheries Council
January 24, 2011	Aquaculture - First Nations	Richmond	First Nations Fisheries Council
March 12, 2010	First Nations Fisheries Council(FNFC) Aquaculture Community Meetings	Prince Rupert Highliner Plaza Hotel 815 1st Ave W	Agenda [PDF]
March 10, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Haida Gwaii Skidegate Community Hall Front St	Agenda [PDF]
March 8, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Nanaimo Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St.	Agenda [PDF]
March 5, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Bella Bella Heiltsuik Community Hall	Agenda [PDF]
March 3, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Port Hardy Kwakiutl Gym	Agenda [PDF]
March 2, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Alert Bay Lawrence Ambers Rec Centre 51 Alti St.	Agenda [PDF]
February 10, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Prince George Native Friendship Center 1600 3rd Ave	Agenda [PDF]
February 9, 2010	FNFC Aquaculture Community Meetings	Kamloops Convention Centre 1250 Rogers Way	Agenda [PDF]
February 8, 2010	First Nations Fishery Council Aquaculture Community Meetings	Chilliwack, Tzeachten Artisan Center 29-6014 Vedder Rd	Agenda [PDF]
January 19-20, 2010	Shellfish Aquaculture Stakeholders	Crowne Isle Resort, Courtenay	Agenda [PDF]
December 14, 2009	Aboriginal Aquaculture Association	Nanaimo, Coast Bastion Inn	Agenda [PDF]
December 10-11, 2009	Finfish Aquaculture Stakeholders Meeting	Campbell River Eagle Hall (Eagle Lounge) 1999 14th Ave	Agenda [PDF]
June 17, 2009		Campbell River	Minutes [PDF]
June 16, 2009		Vancouver	Minutes [PDF]