There are many tangible and intangible benefits to having a vibrant community-led commercial fishing sector in Canada. Community fisheries are vital for local food security, our cultural connection to the sea, and supporting rural and remote economies. To unlock these benefits, Ecotrust Canada collaborates with fish harvesters, First Nations, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to create new, enabling government policies. Up and down the West Coast, we offer regionally tailored fisheries monitoring programs to improve local monitoring and data collection at sea and on the docks, helping to ensure sustainable resource management while supporting more than 800 harvesters. Below the surface, Ecotrust Canada is diving into the very foundations that allow fish harvesters, their families, and coastal communities to thrive holistically ...
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