Grass carp found in Bay of Quinte
An invasive grass carp weighing 20.996 kg was caught by a commercial fisher in the Bay of Quinte on July 3, reported Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Zebra mussel caught hitching ride
Zebra mussels are among the most devastating aquatic invasive species in North America, due to their direct impacts and ability to spread.
New study on mercury contamination in fish
New research finds methylmercury-contaminated fish recover quickly once the mercury source is eliminated.
Ask an expert: How to dispatch fish
An expert provides recommendations on the most humane way to kill a fish prior to consumption, without contaminating the meat of the fish.
Changes proposed to Fisheries Act
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard are proposing a series of amendments to the Fisheries Act under the new Bill C-68.