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Services and information
Browse aquatic species
Aquatic species listed by name or category, including species and habitat descriptions.
Aquatic species at risk
Species profiles and registry, recovery plans, public consultations and permit applications.
Aquatic invasive species
Regulations, research and action plans for reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Pacific salmon
Managing and conserving Pacific salmon fisheries, including sockeye, pink and coho salmon.
Seals and sealing
Facts, statistics and regulations on the seal harvest, and the 6 species of seals affected.
Marine mammals
Species identification, reporting a sighting or incident, Marine Mammal Response Program.
Sea turtles
Biological and conservation information regarding sea turtles.
Farmed species profiles
Profiles of farmed fish and shellfish, such as salmon, mussels, trout and clams.
Shark research
How to identify a shark, shark sightings and facts, research laboratory.
Skates and rays
Rare and common species of skates and rays, and the differences between them.
What we are doing
Features
Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation Strategy
The Government of Canada is committed to developing the first-ever Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation Strategy (WASCS).
Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative
We’re taking bold action to stabilize and protect Pacific salmon.
Protecting Canada’s wild salmon
How we’re ensuring healthy, diverse salmon populations across Canadian ecosystems.
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