Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA)




was created to protect many aquatic species including fish, reptiles, marine mammals and molluscs. Find out what it means for you, especially if you are a commercial fisher, aquaculturist, recreational fisher, recreational boater, Aboriginal, scientist, researcher or involved in an activity that might impact the habitat of species at risk.




		42 species added for protection under the Species at Risk Act. More >> Report on the potential socio-economic impacts of listing the porbeagle shark under SARA. More >> Northern Bottlenose Whale (Scotian Shelf) and Channel Darter protected under the Species at Risk Act. More >> Report on the potential socio-economic impacts of listing cod under SARA. More >> Environment Minister adds 39 species for protection under the Species at Risk Act More >> How to apply for a SARA permit for scientific research More >>



Green Sturgeon


D.W. Gotshall
Green sturgeon are one of the world’s most ancient species. Like a smaller sibling to the enormous white sturgeon, the green sturgeon is one of the largest and longest-living species of fish: reaching up to 70 years in age, up to 2.3 metres in length, and weighing as much as 159 kilograms. Damming and diking of rivers, water temperature changes, pollution, and fishing have harmful effects on green sturgeon. Full Story >>

Green Sturgeon