Fisheries and Oceans

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[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 The report on the Progress Towards the Implementation of the Recovery Strategy has been posted: https://t.co/3xxtzuXIkX

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 The rocky mountain sculpin, Eastslope populations, listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act, is found in Alberta in the St. Mary and Milk River watersheds.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

Celebrate #OceanWeekCanada by exploring the calming natural beauty of Basin Head Marine Protected Area, in PEI, with this immersive 360° experience! 🛶🌅
Learn about protecting our oceans: https://t.co/Q3tozKOVk9 https://t.co/ptZh3fueMT

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 Learn more: https://t.co/2avi41oNbU
#OceanWeekCanada #ProtectOurOceans #MarineConservation
https://t.co/s3L11TQBJV

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 Celebrate #OceanWeekCanada by learning about the work we’re doing in collaboration with partners in #PEI to help restore the unique giant Irish moss population in Basin Head Marine Protected Area!

[Transport Canada @Transport_gc]

Attention personal watercraft users in #BritishColumbia: the new approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales is now in effect.

To help protect them and your crew, remember to stay 1,000 meters away when out on the water. Penalties will apply.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

Happy #WildSalmonDay! 🐟

Learn about the work being done through Canada’s Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative to conserve and restore wild #PacificSalmon stocks and their ecosystems for generations to come. https://t.co/p1miJsTtny

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

Keeping fish harvesters safe is one of our top priorities. We work closely with @Transport_gc to build safe, sustainable, and prosperous fisheries.

Learn more about preventing accidents and fatalities at sea: https://t.co/9hbr6TebMA

[DFO Maritimes @DFO_MAR]

High “fin” for watching marine wildlife safely!

In Canada, there are laws in place to keep marine mammals and you safe. You must keep a minimum distance away and not disturb a marine mammal.

Learn how to observe marine mammals safely: https://t.co/1uHyOSnJGz

[DFO Pacific @DFO_Pacific]

Are you having a bad hair day?

Imagine having a bad fur and skin month!

Welcome to the life of a moulting elephant seal.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 Learn more: https://t.co/IHbBFaXJSo

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 🚨 Attention Great Lakes residents and boaters! Our Sea Lamprey Control Centre is back in the field, working across the Great Lakes basin to control sea lamprey - an aquatic invasive species that threatens native fish and the health of our lakes.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 Learn more: https://t.co/Nmrtm90bfD

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 📢 Reminder for harvesters 📢
Before heading out, make sure your commercial fishing vessel is registered with us and with @Transport_gc. Having your vessel registered with both departments and ensuring information is up to date is a legal requirement.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

The channel darter is a small bottom-feeding fish. Both the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario populations of channel darter are listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act.

Critical Habitat Orders for these populations of channel darter have been posted: https://t.co/14y8ndRvLY

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 Applications are open until June 29, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/0RiblCi2xX

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1/2 Today, Minister Thompson announced a new call for proposals to support projects that remove ghost gear and help protect Canada’s waters through Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

2/2 Today, on behalf of Minister Thompson and Minister MacKinnon of @Transport_gc , Secretary McLean announced key investments from the Spring Economic Update to protect whales and their habitats.
Learn more: https://t.co/WQ4gJkuIkp

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 Canada’s oceans are home to more than 30 species of whales, all of which play a critical role in the health of our oceans and the prosperity of coastal cultures.

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

Today is Endangered Species Day!🐋🐢🐟🦦

The Species at Risk Act helps protect wildlife and their habitats.

Learn more: https://t.co/pt0BJyMIig