Fieldnotes 2025 to 2026: Pacific science field operations
Ullukkut, hadi’, yaù, k̓alhwá7alap, ʔéx kʷ n̓, weyt-kp, ÍY SȻÁĆEL, híy̓áu, hello!
Welcome to Fieldnotes, an interactive map that provides information about science field research and monitoring in the Northeast Pacific and Arctic oceans, and in the coastal and inland waters of British Columbia and Yukon.
We thank the Indigenous communities whose territories we visit during our work. Their continued commitment, and their values, knowledge, insights and wisdom are invaluable to our collective efforts to build healthy oceans and aquatic ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and safe navigation.
Nakurmiik, musicho, w̓álas ǧiáxsix̌a, ǧiànakaci, kukwstum̓ckál̓ap, kʷukʷscémxʷ, kukwstsétselp, HÍSW̱ḴE, thank you!
Fieldnotes interactive map
About
We conduct field research and monitoring to support:
- sustainable fisheries
- healthy aquatic ecosystems and living resources
- safe, effective marine services
We recognize that our success relies on public trust in our research, scientific information and decision-making processes, as well as the ways we produce, manage and communicate information. In order to effectively inform and engage Canadians, and deliver our science mandate, we produce Fieldnotes, a tool for decision-makers and other users to access information about science field research and monitoring in the Northeast Pacific and Arctic oceans, and in the coastal and inland waters of British Columbia and Yukon.
Fieldnotes aims to:
- inform Canadians of the research and monitoring programming scheduled for the coming year
- promote the sharing of key information and data in a coordinated, timely, open and transparent way to encourage dialogue and collaboration
- advance collaborative research and monitoring by encouraging the sharing of collective expertise, experience and resources
- reaffirm and honour our commitment to reconciliation and renewed relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnerships
- support the building and nurturing of more inclusive, trusting and respectful relationships with all Canadians
Fieldnotes is our commitment to continuous improvement, stronger relationships and doing better together. In response to community feedback, Fieldnotes has evolved over the years from a pilot publication in 2018, to expanded editions from 2019 to 2024 and an interactive map starting in 2024.
Disclaimer
This map has been made available for information purposes only and should not be used for navigation or other purposes.
Read the full disclaimer
Science field operations included in Fieldnotes are not an exhaustive list. The nature or location of field operations is subject to change at any time. For information or confirmation about specific operations, please see the user guide for instructions on how to contact the lead for each field operation.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada does not warrant the reliability, currency, positional or thematic accuracy of any data or information published in this map. Misalignment of some datasets may occur due to the methods used to produce the original product. Fisheries and Oceans Canada assumes no responsibility for errors in the content of the provided information.
Under no circumstances will Fisheries and Oceans Canada be liable to any person or entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the use of data or information contained in these maps. This includes, without limitation, any lost profits or business interruption.
Use of data or information obtained from the Government of Canada’s Open Data portal is subject to the Open Government Licence. For more information, visit Open Government Licence - Canada.
When accessing data or information, users may be directed to a non-government web service location. Data or information obtained from other web services may be subject to the particular source's licence requirements and permissions.
Data
These data sets inform the different Fieldnotes map layers.
Main layer
Indigenous Peoples
- First Nations location - Indigenous Services Canada
- Inuit communities location - Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous territories
- Inuit Regions (Inuit Nunangat) - Indigenous Services Canada
- Modern treaties (post-1975) - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Historic treaties (pre-1975) - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Indigenous Agreements - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Indigenous Territories - Native Land Digital
- This layer is included for information purposes only and does not represent legal boundaries of any Indigenous territories. It is still a work in progress.
- Aboriginal Lands of Canada Legislative Boundaries - Natural Resources Canada
Biogeographic features and protected areas
- Federal marine bioregions
- Watersheds - Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CECAtlas)
- B.C. parks, ecological reserves, and protected areas - Government of British Columbia
- Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) - Environment and Climate Change Canada
Related links
Fieldnotes publications
- Fact sheets
- Map companion
- Collaboration visualizer
- Spotlight on the Canadian Hydrographic Service
- Additional Fieldnotes publications
Data and results
Other resources
Contact us
Contact information for specific operation leads can be found on the map. See the user guide for detailed instructions.
Contact us at DFO.PACScienceAdvisors-PACScienceconseilleres.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca if you have questions or suggestions about the Fieldnotes interactive map.
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