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
Many BC south coast Chinook populations listed under COSEWIC
COSEWIC released it most recent wildlife Species Assessment today. The assessment covers south coast Chinook including Fraser River, Thompson River, Vancouver Island and Southern Mainland…
MCC provides feedback on Thompson and Chilcotin River steelhead
Subject: Support for listing Thompson & Chilcotin River steelhead under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Released: November 29, 2018 To: Species at Risk Program, Pacific…
$105 million for Restoration and Innovation
Statement of PSF President and CEO Dr. Brian Riddell Regarding Fall Economic Update, New Wild Salmon Investments Wild salmon and those of us who care…
Canada’s salmon hold the key to saving its killer whales
Desperate efforts to save the whales – and the Chinook salmon on which they depend – risk fishing communities losing a way of life. The…
Federal government rejects emergency order to protect killer whales
The Canadian Press November 2, 2018 Story from the Times Colonist VANCOUVER — The federal government has declined to issue an emergency order under the…
Federal government announces new measures for killer whale protection
The National Post, October 31, 2018 VANCOUVER — The federal government wants to create new ocean sanctuaries in British Columbia as part of an additional $61.5…
Bureaucrats express concern about BC salmon stock tracking
Original story in the Globe and Mail, October 14 Available online here. Rick Collins/The Globe and Mail Senior public servants in the Department of Fisheries…
Cohen Response Status Update – October 2018
Announced during the International Year of the Salmon event on October 11 in Vancouver, a new update on the Cohen Commission recommendations has been released.…
Wild Salmon Policy 2018 to 2022 Implementation Plan
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released the final version of the Wild Salmon Policy 2018 to 2022 Implementation Plan. Message from the minister:…
Wild Salmon Advisory Council report published in support of B.C.’s wild salmon
BC’s Wild Salmon Advisory Council Report was released today. News Release posted on the Province of British Columbia’s website: The first step in the development…
Will new fisheries minister respect salmon science?
Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson should support changes to the way his department treats the science around salmon. Policy Options, October 4 by Stan Proboszcz and…
Science Advisory Report on Chilcotin River and Thompson River Steelhead
Recovery Potential Assessment for Chilcotin River and Thompson River Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) designatable units Summary This Recovery Potential Assessment (RPA) focuses on the Chilcotin…