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
Verifiable monitoring and assessment of BC’s south coast Recreational Chinook Fisheries
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…
Southeastern Alaska catch of BC salmon: summary and reports
Alaskan fisheries in Southeast Alaska (SEAK) intercept salmon returning to British Columbia (BC) rivers. Given the current depressed status of many BC wild salmon populations, and…
MCC input to draft 2021-22 IFMP for salmon fisheries
The salmon committee of the MCC has submitted its comments on the draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for salmon. Concerns have been identified for the…
MCC Letter to Fisheries Minister re: MSF Fisheries
On March 18, the MCC submitted the following letter to Minister Jordan describing the potential impacts of mark selective fisheries on endangered Chinook populations, and…
DFO’s draft 2021/22 Fishing Plans for salmon released
On March 1, DFO released the draft Integrated Fishing Management Plans for salmon for the north and south coast 2021/22. Deadline for comment on these…
2021 IFMP planning priorities for the MCC salmon committee
In preparation for development of the 2021-22 Integrated Fisheries Management Plans for Northern and Southern BC, DFO released the Department’s letter on key planning priorities.…
Environmental Conditions: State of the Salmon for 2021
DFO’s State of the Salmon Program gave a presentation at the Preliminary Salmon Outlook Meeting on Dec. 17, 2020. It details environmental conditions that will…
COSEWIC Releases new assessments
COSEWIC has released its new assessments for South Coast BC Chinook populations most impacted by hatcheries: four were designated Endangered, three Threatened, and one Special…
MCC recommendations for 2020/21 Strait of Georgia herring fishery.
The MCC recommends a transition of Pacific herring management toward an ecosystem based fishery through lowering the harvest rate and implementing operational control points to…
2020 Salmon IFMP feedback package released
On April 24th DFO released a package including the feedback they received on the draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plans for Salmon on the north and…
Proposed Changes for 2020 Chinook Fisheries
On March 2, the DFO sent a letter to stakeholders and First Nations soliciting feedback on proposed management measures for South Coast Chinook. The Department…
MCC Salmon Committee submits comments to IFMP
Comments on the North and South Coast Integrated Fishing Management Plans for Salmon were due on April 20. We (the MCC Salmon committee) submitted comments…