Welcome to the Oceans and Marine Fisheries Branch

Ocean resources and marine fisheries of British Columbia are important contributors to the provincial economy and are the foundation for many coastal and First Nation communities.

The Oceans and Marine Fisheries Branch is responsible for the overall leadership of provincial government strategies and initiatives related to ocean resources and marine fisheries, as well as seafood industry development.

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Popular Resources

Kelp Inventory for B.C. Central Coast - Hakai Pass to Bardswell Group (PDF/4.43 MB/63 pages)

B.C. Seafood Industry Year in Review -September 2008 (PDF/1.9MB/16 pages)

B.C.'s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector 2007 -April 2007(PDF/1.29MB/108 pages)

Economic Contribution of the Oceans Sector in British Columbia -April 2007 (PDF/1.4MB/136 pages)

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For a list of popular topics, select a category below:

Aquaculture Commercial Fishers
Sport Fisher Processors Buyers Brokers

Updated: January 26, 2009