Fisheries and Aquaculture Research

Science and research in the Pacific Region support sound practices in both fisheries and aquaculture. The Department provides significant resources for on going environmental and biological science research on key issues related to regulatory decision making. DFO scientists work in partnership with stakeholders to develop sustainable practices for the aquaculture industry.

In this section, you will find information on:

Aquaculture (complete index including fish health, fish culture and biotechology)

• Atlantic Salmon Watch
• Aquaculture Fact Sheets
• Aquatic Animal Health
• Pink Salmon Action Plan & Research Results
• Research Related to Sustainable Aquaculture in British Columbia

Fish Stock Status Reports
Groundfish
Invertebrates
Pelagics
Salmon

Research & Data Supporting Fisheries
Fish Ageing Lab
Fisheries Catch Statistics
Fisheries Climatology
Herring - Spawn & Catch Records
Species Data - Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Research Facilities
Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research
Cultus Lake Salmon Laboratory
Pacific Biological Station