Results of DFO benthic audits of British Columbia marine finfish aquaculture sites

DataSet Animal(s) : Fish
DataSet Category : Fish
DataSet Country : Canada
DataSet Region : North America
DataSet Type : DataSet
DataSet Access : Public
DataSet URL : https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/c1a54a0c-4eb0-4b50-be1f-01aee632527e

Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires operators of active marine finfish aquaculture sites in British Columbia to monitor for benthic (seabed) impacts. The benthic monitoring program is designed to limit the location, area, and intensity of impact created by fish farms to the seabed and to support sustainable aquaculture by maintaining healthy ecosystems.

DataSet Agency : Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DataSet Agency Contact : https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm