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Welcome to the Oceans and Marine Fisheries Division
(OMFD)
 Ocean
resources and marine fisheries of British Columbia are an important
contributor to the provincial economy and are the foundation for
many coastal and First Nation communities. The Oceans and Marine
Fisheries Division is responsible for the overall leadership of
provincial government strategies and initiatives related to ocean
resources and marine fisheries.
Introduction
Division Goals
- Sustainable management and development of British Columbia’s
ocean resources and marine fisheries in a manner that protects
the health of the environment, supports a thriving economy and
healthy communities.
- Greater provincial influence over the management of Pacific
Ocean resources and marine fisheries.
Division Objectives
- Facilitate sustainable management and development of ocean
resources.
- Influence federal management of Pacific fisheries to ensure
that provincial objectives are reflected through collaborative
decision-making processes.
- Encourage the development of a growing, vibrant, and sustainable
seafood industry.
Strategies and Initiatives
While responsibility for oceans is shared between governments,
management of Pacific marine fisheries is under federal jurisdiction.
The Division will ensure a stronger provincial role in the management
of fisheries and ocean resources through:
- leading the development of provincial marine interests and
objectives;
- creating collaborative provincial-federal resource management
strategies; and
- developing shared governance frameworks.
Initiatives that promote sustainable use of marine resources
through the development and diversification of the fisheries sector
include:
- Enhancing competitiveness of BC’s seafood products through
traceability and certification programs.
- Marketing the sustainability and quality of BC’s seafood
industry in the global marketplace.
Core Business Area Goals
- Ocean Resources –sustainable
and integrated management and use of BC’s ocean resources.
- Marine Fisheries – a stable
and diverse marine fishery that provides broad social and economic
benefits for British Columbians.
- Seafood Industry Development –
growth and diversification of a seafood sector that offers strong
competition in global markets with a focus on sustainability
and quality.
This page was last modified:
November 7, 2005
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