Fishery Notice

Fisheries and Oceans has now finalized the Integrated Geoduck Management 
Framework (IGMF).  The Integrated Geoduck Management Framework is available 
online at:  
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/management-gestion/2017/geoduck-
panope/geoduck-panope-igmf-cgip-2017-eng.html.

Geoduck aquaculture as outlined in the IGMF represents an opportunity to 
diversify the economies of coastal and Indigenous communities in British 
Columbia while maintaining the economic prosperity and long-term sustainability 
of the wild geoduck fishery. 
 
In developing the IGMF, DFO considered input from consultations with First 
Nations, industry, stakeholders and the Province of BC as well as scientific 
advice on potential disease, genetic and ecological risks associated with the 
expansion of geoduck aquaculture.  After this very lengthy process, DFO will 
now consider geoduck aquaculture applications on a coast-wide basis.

The Department is now working with the Province of BC on harmonizing 
application and approval processes for new geoduck aquaculture applications.  
Front Counter BC is now in the position to accept new geoduck aquaculture 
applications.  Application details will be provided on the Province of BC's 
Front Counter website and updated maps are available on our website at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/management-gestion/2017/geoduck-
panope/maps-cartes-eng.html.

Should you have any questions or concerns that you wish to discuss with 
Fisheries and Oceans in regards to the Framework, please contact 
ShellfishAquaculture.XPAC@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shellfish.Aquaculture@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0269
Sent March 23, 2017 at 1122

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