In the Government of Canada, the responsibility for the fish and seafood industry is split between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) which manages the production end of the business (that is, fish -- whether wild or farmed -- when they are in the water) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) which provides export market-development support for a wide variety of Canada's food and beverage products, including fish and seafood. From this site, you can connect to Fisheries and Aquaculture Atlases which show where in Canada our fish and seafood products are produced. You can also access a series of fact sheets on various species of fish and shellfish produced in Canadian waters. From this site, you can also access a directory of Canadian fish and seafood suppliers. Please note that these companies are primarily wholesalers and most are not equipped to sell directly to consumers. An industry overview gives you all the facts and figures, and an events calendar will tell you which international trade shows will have a Canadian presence. If you wish more information on fisheries management, click here to be transferred to the web site of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. You will also find links to other web sites at the end of each fact sheet. In addition, the directory of suppliers incorporates links to those companies with web presences.
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