Emerging Fisheries - Pacific Region

Healthy and abundant fishery resources supporting sustainable uses.

The objective of the strategy for new and emerging fisheries in the Pacific region is to assist First Nations, fishermen and communities in reducing their dependence on salmon by developing sustainable and viable new fishing opportunities for underutilized species, by increasing the value of these fisheries, and by developing new non-salmon, aquaculture opportunities. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has initiated a fair and consistent approach to the exploration and development of new and emerging fisheries to ensure fisheries are ecologically and economically sustainable.

HIGNLIGHTS:

• General Information
• Restructuring Canada's Pacific Fishery
• New Directions Policy Papers
• Information by Species
• Species at Risk Legislation
• Scientific Review of Emerging Fisheries
• Tanner Crab 2001-02 Experimental Project
• 2002 Pacific Sardine Experimental/Exploratory Fishery