Introduction to stock assessment
Unit 1.1: Canada's approach to fisheries science
Fishing trap on the deck of a commercial fishing boat.
Photo credit : Kendra Holt, DFO
To better understand fish stocks and fisheries so that they can be sustainably managed, fisheries science brings together:
- ecology
- mathematics
- statistics
- population dynamics
- marine biology
Fisheries science relies on best-available information and strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples.
