Links
A collection of resources, partners and services, organized by category. Although intended for use by our members, this page contains links to information useful to anybody interested in fishing or the fisheries.

 

Weather, Ice and Sea Conditions

Canadian Ice Service
Current data on ice conditions in various areas of Canada.
http://glaces-ice.ec.gc.ca/App/WsvPageDsp.cfm?ID=1&Lang=eng

Environment Canada Weather Forecast: Atlantic Region
Current weather conditions and forecasts for Atlantic Canada.
http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/msc/atl_map_e.html

Marine Weather
Current and upcoming marine weather conditions for various regions of Canada.
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/index_e.html

Tides, Currents, and Water Levels
This website provides predicted times and heights of high and low waters, and the hourly water levels for over seven hundred stations in Canada.
http://www.lau.chs-shc.gc.ca/english/Canada.shtml

Provincial Resources

Provincial Fisheries Departments
Nova Scotia - http://www.gov.ns.ca/fish/
New Brunswick - http://www.gnb.ca/0027/index-e.asp
Prince Edward Island - http://www.gov.pe.ca/af/agweb/index.php3

Service Nova Scotia
Pertinent information and links for Nova Scotia residents.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/

University Partnerships

Canadian Centre for Marine Innovations
Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland providing information and research on various marine functions.
http://www.mi.mun.ca/micentres/index.htm

Social Research for Sustainable Fisheries at STFX
St. Francis Xavier University’s social research for sustainable fisheries.
http://www.stfx.ca/research/srsf/

St. Francis Xavier University
http://www.stfx.ca/

University of Maine Lobster Institute
Campaigns, publications, and education all pertaining to lobster.
http://www.lobsterinstitute.org/

Fishing, Boats & Safety

Fishermen and Scientists Research Society
Provides information on the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society’s current projects, events, newsletters, etc.
http://www.fsrs.ns.ca/

Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centres Newfoundland
Member and non-member current, affordable, and accessible information, products, and services to fish harvesters and other industry stakeholders.
http://www.frc.nf.ca/default.asp

Fisheries Research Conservation Council
Provides member and non-member information including media, publications, and current projects.
http://www.frcc-ccrh.ca/

Marine Safety
Provides publications and communications, as well as links for various marine safety resources.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/menu.htm

Small Craft Harbours
Information about the Small Craft Harbours program, items of interest to those involved in the program, and links to relevant external information.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch/home-accueil_e.html

National Sites

Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada Revenue Agency’s main webpage including important information and online services.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/

Canadian Hydrographic Service
Provides timely hydrographic publications for safe navigation of Canadian waters.
http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/pub/

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Information on safeguarding food, animals and plants to enhance the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml

National Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Provides current information, various resources, and links for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/

Environment Canada
Environment Canada's main webpage dedicated to aiding in preserving and enhancing the quality of the natural environment. The page provides information on various environmental areas, and sustainability.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/

Harbours: National List
A national list of harbours including photos and information on each.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch/nat-harb_e.asp

Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Community, learning, and labour market information provided to further Canadian quality of life.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/

Spectrum Direct
Information on Spectrum Direct, to ensure all radio spectrum use is compatible; the availability, frequency assignments, etc.
http://sd.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/main.jsp

Transport Canada
Information to provide Canadians with safe, secure, efficient, affordable, and environmentally aware transportation.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/