We’re a community

The marine conservation community of British Columbia has another way to have its voice heard—the Marine Conservation Caucus (MCC).

We’re scientists and collaborators

Comprised of nine core conservation groups, the MCC is an officially recognized stakeholder in consultations with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. While the MCC does not replace the activities of any conservation group, it does provide unique opportunities for the NGO sector to work together, share information and voice its concerns at official consultation tables.

Find out more about us

This website provides an overview of the MCC’s background, mandate, structure and activities. We are always looking for ways to increase communication and effectiveness with the broader conservation community and appreciate feedback on how to maximize this role of the MCC, and ensure that marine species and ecosystems are being protected.

Recent letters, reports, and articles

MCC submits feedback on the 2024-25 Draft IFMP for salmon

Apr 3, 20241 min read

The MCC has submitted its feedback on salmon fisheries (PDF), recovery and management issues to DFO for the the 2024-2025 fishing season. We address species…

MCC response to the 2024 Herring IFMP

Dec 7, 20231 min read

In our previous letter for the proposed 2023/2024 Food & Bait and Special Use fisheries, we provided the rationale for a closure of commercial herring fisheries in…

MCC response to the 2023/2024 Herring Fishery

Nov 14, 20232 min read

On November 13, 2023, the Pacific Marine Conservation Caucus (MCC) submitted the following letter in response to the draft 2022/2023 Pacific herring Food & Bait…

MCC submission to the 2023/2024 Salmon IFMP

Apr 30, 20231 min read

The salmon subcommittee of the Marine Conservation Caucus submitted its comments on the draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Pacific salmon. Our comments fall into…

MCC submission on proposed Mark Selective Chinook Fisheries in 2023

Mar 14, 20232 min read

The MCC has submitted its feedback to DFO on the mark selective Chinook fisheries proposed to start in the spring of 2023. Mark Selective Fisheries…

Press Release: Fisheries minister must stop new fishery that will harm endangered Chinook salmon and killer whales

Mar 2, 20232 min read

The MCC, along with First Nations from Vancouver Island, issued a press release on March 2, 2023 calling on DFO to halt its proposed Mark…

MCC Position on 2022/2023 IFMP for Pacific Herring

Jan 20, 20232 min read

The MCC has submitted feedback on the 2022/2023 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Pacific Herring. The main points are summarized below and the letter is…

MCC Response to draft 2022/2023 Pacific Herring Food and Bait and Special Use Plans

Jan 16, 20231 min read

On November 16, 2022, the Pacific Marine Conservation Caucus (MCC) submitted the following letter in response to the draft 2022/2023 Pacific herring Food & Bait…

Feedback on proposed Chinook Mass-Marking and Mark-Selective Fisheries

Oct 6, 20225 min read

Through the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), DFO is proposing to expand mass-marking (MM) of hatchery fish and implement more mark-selective fisheries (MSF). In June,…

DFO to expand Mass Marking and Mark Selective Fisheries

Jun 27, 20221 min read

In late June, DFO released a letter and discussion paper on their proposed expansion of Mass Marking (MM) and Mark-Selective Fisheries (MSF). The discussion paper…

MCC submits comments to 2022/23 IFMP for BC salmon fisheries

Apr 19, 20221 min read

The salmon subcommittee of the Marine Conservation Caucus has submitted its comments on the draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Pacific salmon. Our comments fall…

Verifiable monitoring and assessment of BC’s south coast Recreational Chinook Fisheries

Feb 18, 20221 min read

On February 17, the MCC Salmon Sub-Committee of the Marine Conservation Caucus sent a letter to the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and…