DFO Research Facilities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has major research facilities studying hydrography, biological science, and physical and chemical science.

Eligibility Criteria

The Research Facilities serve Canada's:

• fishing industry;
• marine and ocean industry;
• media;
• scientists and researchers; and
• students and teachers.

Summary

The Web page DFO Research Facilities provides easy access to information on services provided by each of the following facilities. 

Pacific

• Institute of Ocean Sciences
• Pacific Biological Station
• West Vancouver Laboratory
• Cultus Lake Salmon Research Laboratory
• Other Science Locations

Central and Arctic

• Arctic Explorer
• Bayfield Institute
• Sea Lamprey Control Centre
• Freshwater Institute Science Laboratory
• Experimental Lakes Area
• Resolute Bay Laboratories

Québec

• The Maurice Lamontagne Institute

Maritimes

• St. Andrews Biological Station
• Bedford Institute of Oceanography
• Otolith Research Laboratory
• Canadian Shark Research Laboratory
• Mactaquac Fish Culture Station

Gulf

• Scientists and Researchers

Newfoundland

• Newfoundland Region Internet Site

New Brunswick Contact(s):
Gulf Regional Office
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
343 University Street
P.O. Box 5030
Moncton, New Brunswick  E1C 9B6
Telephone: 506-851-6227
Fax: 506-851-2435
Web site: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm

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National Contact(s):
Headquarters
Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
13th Floor, Station 13228
Centennial Towers
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-993-0999
Fax: 613-990-1866
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-800-465-7735
E-mail: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday (Eastern time).