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June 22, 2011 09:36:48

Posted By Trish Hall

The goal of the strategy is to “conserve the health and integrity of Canada’s Pacific Ocean cold-water coral and sponge species, communities and their habitats as valued components of a healthy and productive ecosystem providing for economic and ecological value and sustainable use.”

The strategy identifies existing and future activities and management measures for cold-water coral and sponge conservation by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.  It helps regional partners and stakeholders understand how our existing programs and activities are aligned with cold-water coral and sponge conservation by presenting objectives, strategies and actions in a transparent manner.

For more information on the Pacific Region Cold-Water Coral and Sponge Strategy please contact Bruce Reid, Oceans Program Manager at 604-666-0209, or by email at .  To download an electronic copy of the strategy please visit DFO’s website at:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/protection/docs/cscs-pcce-eng.pdf

June 21, 2011 09:42:37

Posted By Trish Hall

Stakeholders are invited to comment on the content of the report. Any comments should be clearly related to specific scoring indicators or report sections. Any recommendations or proposed amendments should be supported with data or literature citations that the assessment team is able to evaluate.

Following the receipt of comments from stakeholders, Moody Marine will consider all available information and make a determination on whether or not the fishery should be certified.

Following this determination, a final report will be made available for further stakeholder consultation.

Comments on the Public Comment Draft Report should be received before 5 p.m. GMT, 13 July 2011 by:

Ian Scott
Moody Marine Ltd
E-mail:

June 8, 2011 02:47:37

Posted By Trish Hall

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