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OTTAWA – The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced additional support from Canada’s New Government for increased fisheries research in the Arctic.
Six new positions dedicated to arctic fisheries stock assessment of both fish and marine mammals will be established in the coming months. This enhanced capacity will provide new fisheries research and stock assessment information in order to meet federal co-management responsibilities with a number of resource management boards across the North.
"Canada’s New Government is committed to sustainable development in the Arctic. Having a greater understanding about aquatic resources in the North will help my department and our partners make solid management decisions based on strong science," said Minister Hearn.
In staffing six new arctic positions, the federal government will have a better understanding of various arctic fish stocks and marine mammal populations, and allow for additional research to be undertaken on high priority species. Stock assessment information helps to ensure that arctic fish and marine mammals will be managed based on sound scientific advice that incorporates ecosystem and precautionary approaches.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Michelle Wheatley
Regional Director of Science
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Central and Arctic Region
204-983-2420
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Rachelle C. Smith
Regional Communications Manager
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Central and Arctic Region
204-983-4197 |
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