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
Feedback required on Thompson and Chilcotin Steelhead Trout: potential emergency listing under SARA
Thompson and Chilcotin Steelhead Trout: consultation on the potential emergency listing under the Species at Risk Act The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife…
DFO releases Final 2018-2019 Integrated Fisheries Management Plans
Today the Department of Fisheries and Oceans released the final versions of the Northern and Southern Integrated Fisheries Management Plans (IFMPs). These documents contain information…
New study suggests migratory Chinook salmon may be at risk from salmon farms
A recently released paper in the journal Facets on Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) in farmed Atlantic and Chinook salmon. The paper suggests that migratory Chinook salmon may…
Salmon-Net: new online portal of science for salmon
A new online portal was just launched to improve public access to science relevant to salmon management and conservation–Salmon-Net. Introduction email below: The primary goal of…
Conflicts of interest in DFO’s Science Advisory Process?
Apparent conflicts of interest between Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s science advisory process must be resolved to save endangered wild salmon stocks. Does Fisheries and Oceans…
Is it possible that there are too many salmon in the Pacific Ocean?
In early April, a new science research article was released in the journal Marine and Coastal Fisheries detailing the numbers and biomass of salmon in…
MCC Submits Advice to DFO for 2018 Salmon IFMP
On April 6th, the MCC submitted an 18-page document containing many recommendations for the 2018/19 north and south coast salmon Integrated Fishing and Management Plans…
MCC sends letter on Chinook and Killer Whale Management
On January 30th, 2018, the MCC sent a letter to Minister Dominic Leblanc detailing our concerns on Chinook salmon management with respect to the Southern…
DFO Seeks Input into 2018 IFMP Development
On January 9th, DFO released a letter inviting feedback on the Planning Priorities for the 2018 Integrated Fishing and Management Plans for Salmon, Northern and…
Fraser River sockeye salmon populations recommended for listing under COSEWIC
(Globe and Mail, December 4th, 2017, by Ivan Semeniuk) For centuries, sockeye salmon have raced up British Columbia’s Fraser River to spawn in the millions, completing…
DFO’s Wild Salmon Policy Implementation Plan – MCC submits comments
The MCC Salmon Subcommittee provided feedback on DFO’s draft Wild Salmon Policy Implementation Plan. The following summary and recommendations are excerpts from the attached letter.…
Science Based Review of Recovery Actions for Southern Resident Killer Whales
In 2017, DFO released their Action Plan for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales. Later in 2017, another document was released – Southern Resident…