Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a Canadian government department responsible for managing the country's marine resources and ecosystems. Its main roles include regulating fishing to ensure sustainable practices, conducting scientific research on marine life and habitats, and protecting Canada's coastal and ocean environments. DFO works to balance economic interests, such as commercial fishing, with conservation efforts to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems. The department also engages with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to promote responsible use of marine resources and to support the livelihoods dependent on them.