What is DFOs role in aquaculture management?
The aquaculture-related activities of DFO include: Developing and testing methods for predicting and measuring the effects of aquaculture operations on the ocean floor Reviewing licence applications for new finfish or shellfish farms – as well as those up for renewal – to determine and mitigate environmental interactions, such as the potential effects to marine habitat and wild fish stocks Conduct screenings under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to determine all potential impacts of fish farm operations Studyi…
