Policy for the Management of Fish Habitat.

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water

Keyword

Pollution control Marine pollution Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Biodiversity Crustaceans Disasters Freshwater fishes Marine fishes Monitoring Policy/planning Public participation Stock enhancement/repopulation Sustainable development Sustainable use Management/conservation Maritime zone Effluent waste water/discharge

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This document provides policy objectives, goals and strategies for the management of fish habitats supporting Canada's freshwater and marine fisheries. The policy applies to those habitats directly or indirectly supporting those fish stocks or populations that sustain commercial, recreational or Native fishing activities of benefit to Canadians. The document states that fish habitats constitute healthy production systems for the nation's fisheries and, when the habitats are functioning well, Canada's fish stocks will continue to produce economic and social benefits throughout the country. In a broader sense, this policy will contribute directly to the management of human use of the biosphere, so that it may yield the greatest environmentally sustainable economic benefit to mankind.

Full text

English

Website

www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX