While Environment Canada is the lead federal department on issues concerning endangered species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is specifically responsible for activities surrounding the protection of endangered aquatic species. Under the Oceans Act, the department is responsible for creating what are known as Marine Protected Areas to greatly assist in the conservation and protection of threatened marine habitats. To find out more about conservation efforts by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, click here . To access information regarding Canada s endangered species, visit Environment Canada s Species at Risk site. For a wealth of useful information regarding the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall decision regarding aboriginal fishing, go through the Fisheries and Oceans Canada homepage or click here .
Science provides an essential basis for the sound management of fisheries and oceans resources.
Researchers at Fisheries and Oceans Canada develop and implement a variety of scientific tools for assisting fisheries and oceans management. These include scientific surveys, new data collection techniques, basic and applied scientific forecasting methods and the publication of ongoing research in leading academic journals. For more information, go to the Science Branch section of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a wealth of information on the various fish and other marine species found throughout Canadian waters. General information can be obtained from the publications section of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.