North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission

First Canadian-Led High Seas Mission to Fight Illegal Fishing in the North Pacific Finds over 3000 Shark Fins

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Giovedì, Ottobre 12, 2023
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The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard, is an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global fish stocks.

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  • The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard, is an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global fish stocks.
  • The goal of the mission was to find illegal high seas driftnets, illegal fishing activity, and inspect fishing vessels under international law to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations.
  • Canada also conducted air surveillance (based out of Japan) in support of Operation North Pacific Guard.
  • This year's operation included a total of 15 Pacific Region Fishery Officers who participated in high seas boarding and inspections over two phases.

40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO)

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Venerdì, Giugno 9, 2023
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Canada was honoured to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) in Moncton, New Brunswick from June 5-8, 2023.

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  • Canada was honoured to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) in Moncton, New Brunswick from June 5-8, 2023.
  • The 40th annual meeting of NASCO included two special sessions; the first on climate change and the second on Indigenous perspectives on Atlantic salmon, which was led by Canada.
  • "I am proud of Canada's role at this year's North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization meeting.
  • We shared information on how climate impacts salmon productivity in the North Atlantic, exploring new approaches to protecting wild Atlantic Salmon.

Canada to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) in June 2023

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Venerdì, Marzo 10, 2023
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Canada is proud to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) from June 5 to 8, 2023 in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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  • Canada is proud to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) from June 5 to 8, 2023 in Moncton, New Brunswick.
  • The 40th annual meeting of NASCO will include special sessions on climate change as well as Indigenous perspectives on Atlantic salmon.
  • "Wild Atlantic Salmon holds special significance for Indigenous peoples, coastal and river communities throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
  • This year's meeting of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with international partners to ensure the conservation and restoration of this important species for years to come."

Canada fights illegal fishing with Operation North Pacific Guard

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Mercoledì, Novembre 2, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation on the high seas of the North Pacific.
  • This year, Canada flew 29 patrols over 247 hours, and covered a total of 44,200 nautical miles as part of Operation North Pacific Guard.
  • Operation North Pacific Guard serves as an opportunity for international law enforcement partners from Pacific nations to work together to enforce regulations adopted by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) related to fishing on the high seas.
  • Through Operation North Pacific Guard, Canada continues to show its commitment to enforcing rules and regulations to protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems, and contribute to Canadian livelihoods.

Canada wraps up Operation North Pacific Guard to combat global illegal fishing

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Lunedì, Novembre 1, 2021
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The operation largely took part aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf and included the deployment of a Fisheries and Oceans Canada aircraft patrol based in Japan.

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  • The operation largely took part aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf and included the deployment of a Fisheries and Oceans Canada aircraft patrol based in Japan.
  • Operation North Pacific Guardwas supported by Fisheries and Oceans Canada's new Dash-8 patrol aircraft, and guided by intelligence cooperation from Global Fishing Watch, Canada's Department of National Defence, US Coast Guard District 17, and Canada's Marine Security Operations Centre.
  • Canada works with several partner countries and non-government organizations to address illegal fishing issues at a global level and to support legitimate, sustainable fisheries.
  • Canada works within the North Pacific Fisheries Commission, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, to advance sustainable fisheries policy and robust management measures and ensure fishing operations in the high seas covered by these organizations are sustainable.

Minister Wilkinson launches International Year of the Salmon with announcements to protect Pacific wild salmon

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Giovedì, Ottobre 11, 2018
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The International Year of the Salmon aims to raise awareness, and inspire action to protect salmon populations around the world.

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  • The International Year of the Salmon aims to raise awareness, and inspire action to protect salmon populations around the world.
  • As part of the launch of the International Year of the Salmon, Minister Wilkinson introduced the Government of Canada's Wild Salmon Policy 2018-2022 Implementation Plan.
  • This five-year plan outlines concrete actions the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will take to help rebuild Pacific wild salmon populations and their habitats.
  • The International Year of the Salmon is an outreach and research initiative organized by the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission and the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization.