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Canada’s Sustainable Fish and Seafood

Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture means the harvesting and farming of fish stocks in a manner that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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FACT SHEETS

Overview
Canada’s commitment to sustainable fish and seafood.

Canada’s five-point approach to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture:

  1. Planning
  2. Science as a Cornerstone of Decision Making
  3. Managing Environmental Impacts
  4. Enforcing the Rules
  5. Monitoring Results

Sustainable Aquaculture Management in Canada

Facts on Canadian Species
Economic sustainability and export data, species profiles, links to other fish and seafood consumer issues

Canada's Lobster Fisheries