Marine Issues Committee

The Marine Issues Committee of the Ecology Action Centre works to ensure the conservation, protection and restoration of the marine ecosystem, as well as maintaining sustainable fisheries and vibrant coastal communities, on a local, national and international scale.

Our objectives are:

• Fisheries management decisions which favour fishing practices that minimize habitat damage and bycatch. To this end we conduct research and raise awareness on destructive fishing practices and promote alternatives, including gear substitutions, modifications and area closures.
• Fisheries law, policy and management decisions, both nationally and internationally that are responsive to scientific input and provide for public involvement, with the primary objective of protecting and restoring the marine ecosystem for generations to come
• Consumer access to well labeled, local, sustainable seafood choices, as well as the ability for fishermen to gain a better market price for sustainably caught seafood.
• A functioning zoning system off Nova Scotia that protects critical habitat areas from the fishing practices that damage them as well as extensive marine planning that properly engages all stakeholders.
• Building, maintaining and restoring healthy and vibrant coastal communities where fishing is a meaningful source of employment for a large part of the population.

 

Marine Issues Committee

Phone: (902) 446-4840
Fax: (902) 405-3716

Are you interested in mysterious sea creatures, fishing boats and gear, tasty and sustainably caught seafood dishes, or the unique and beautiful Sable Island?  Then you’ll be in good company at our monthly Marine Issues Committee (MIC) at the Ecology Action Centre on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30.