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Atlantic salmon stocking in Atlantic Canada : an overview of legislation, activities and socioeconomic dimensions.Fs104-48/2025E-PDF

"This report provides an overview of the captive rearing facilities (e.g., hatcheries) and stocking programs for Atlantic salmon in Canada, where stocking is defined as the deliberate release of Atlantic salmon into the wild at any life stage for any purpose (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization [NASCO], 2024). It summarizes relevant federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and frameworks used in Canada to manage and permit Atlantic salmon stocking activities. Based on engagement with Atlantic salmon stocking practitioners, this report also provides an overview of the socioeconomic dimensions of Atlantic salmon stocking activities in the Maritime provinces and includes a summary of key considerations to inform future policy guidance. …"--Introduction, page 4.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
TitleAtlantic salmon stocking in Atlantic Canada : an overview of legislation, activities and socioeconomic dimensions.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • The publication file in PDF format was replaced on 29-01-2026 as requested by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
  • Issued also in French under title: Ensemencements de saumons atlantiques au Canada atlantique : un aperçu de législation, des activités et des dimensions socioéconomiques.
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 24-25).
Publishing information
  • ©2025
  • [Ottawa] : Fisheries and Oceans Canada = Pêches et océans Canada, [2025]
Description1 online resource (25 pages) : colour illustrations, colour maps
ISBN9780660795881
Catalogue number
  • Fs104-48/2025E-PDF
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