We’re a community
The marine conservation community of British Columbia has another way to have its voice heard on fisheries management—the Marine Conservation Caucus (MCC).
We’re scientists and collaborators
Comprised of eight core conservation groups, the MCC is a 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 federal consultation tables that affect fish, fisheries and marine health.
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 effectiveness with the broader conservation community and appreciate feedback on how to maximize this role of the MCC, to ensure that marine species and ecosystems are being protected.
Recent letters, reports, and articles
MCC Comments on 2020 Herring IFMP
The MCC recently submitted comments on the 2019/2020 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries and Management Plan, recommending considerations towards a “low risk” ecosystem based management fishery.…
MCC Letter to Prime Minister
On November 12, 2019, the salmon committee of the MCC submitted a letter to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau detailing Pacific mandate priorities. Key components…
Pacific Salmon: Responses to Changing Climate and Habitats
On August 22nd, the DFO released a new report examining broad scale trends in Pacific salmon. They found that species that spend more time in…
MCC’s Recommendations for Monitoring in SC Rec Fisheries
The MCC Salmon Subcommittee has released a letter to Fisheries and Oceans Canada with recommendations for monitoring in SC recreational fisheries. In summary, with management…
Fisheries Department announces conservation measures to protect chinook in B.C.
Full story in the Times Colonist via The Canadian Press April 16, 2019 VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced commercial and recreational fishing restrictions…
Chinook fishing restrictions increased in effort to protect B.C.’s southern resident killer whales
Full Story in The Star Vancouver by Wanyee Li April 16, 2019 VANCOUVER—The critically endangered southern resident killer whales may have more chinook salmon to…
Ottawa announces stronger preservation measures for chinook
Globe and Mail, April 16 2019 Story by Brenda Owen Ottawa has announced stronger measures to preserve endangered populations of Fraser River chinook salmon, placing…
Government of Canada takes action to address Fraser River Chinook decline
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Minister the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced management actions for 2019 to help address the decline in Fraser River chinook salmon. Fisheries…
MCC Sends Letter to Minister Wilkinson re:Fraser River Chinook Management
On April 15th, the MCC Salmon Subcommittee sent a letter to the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, detailing measures required to protect…
MCC provides comments on draft 2019/2020 IFMPs for Salmon
The MCC submitted feedback on the draft 2019/2020 Northern and Southern Integrated Fisheries and Management Plans today. The letter details MCC’s recommendations on Fisheries Risk…
Alaska MSC Re-Certification Final Report Released
The MSC released its Final Report and Determination today on the Alaskan Salmon Fishery. The Final Report and Determination provides information on the re-certification process…
Discussion Paper on FRIM in South Coast Recreational Fisheries
The MCC has produced a discussion paper titled: Incorporating Fisheries Related Incidental Mortality (FRIM) of Fraser River Spring/Summer 4.2/5.2 Chinook in the Estimation of Total…