Aquatic species

Browse all aquatic species

Aquatic species listed by name or category, including species and habitat descriptions.

Aquatic species at risk

Species profiles and registry, recovery plans, public consultations and permit applications.

Aquatic invasive species

Regulations, research and action plans for reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Pacific salmon

Managing and conserving Pacific salmon fisheries including sockeye, pink and coho salmon.

Seals and sealing

Facts, statistics and regulations on Canada’s seal harvest, and the six species of seals affected.

Marine mammals and sea turtles

Species identification, reporting a sighting or incident, the marine mammal response program.

Key commercially fished species

Fisheries and aquaculture sustainability, health and safety, certification and traceability.

Farmed species profiles

Profiles of fish and shellfish farmed in Canada, such as salmon, mussels, trout and clams.

Canadian shark research

How to identify a shark, shark sightings and facts, the research lab and contact information.

Skates and rays

Rare and common species of skates and rays in Canadian waters and the differences between them.