DFO Research Facilities

The fishing, marine and ocean industries, to name a few, can access scientific data and collaborate on research projects with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) research facilities. The facilities are for studies in the area of hydrography and biological, physical and chemical science.

The Fisheries and Oceans Canada libraries across the country are open to the public. Contact your regional DFO office for the addresses and business hours the libraries.

Eligibility Criteria

The research facilities serve Canada's:

• fishing industry
• marine and ocean industry
• media
• scientists and researchers
• students and teachers

Summary

The DFO Research Facilities Web page provides easy access to information on services provided by each of the following facilities:

Pacific

• Institute of Ocean Sciences
• Pacific Biological Station
• West Vancouver Laboratory
• Cultus Lake Salmon Research Laboratory

Central and Arctic

• Arctic Explorer
• Bayfield Institute
• Sea Lamprey Control Centre
• Freshwater Institute Science Laboratory
• Experimental Lakes Area
• Resolute Bay Laboratories

Quebec

• Maurice Lamontagne Institute

Maritimes

• St. Andrews Biological Station
• Bedford Institute of Oceanography
• Otolith Research Laboratory
• Canadian Shark Research Laboratory
• Mactaquac Fish Culture Station

Manitoba Contact(s):
Central and Arctic Region:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
501 University Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3T 2N6
Telephone: 204-983-5000
Fax: 204-984-2401
Web site: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/regions/CENTRAL/index_e.htm
 

 

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National Contact(s):
Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
13th Floor, Station 13E228
Centennial Towers
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-993-0999
Fax: 613-990-1866
TTY (hearing impaired): 1-800-465-7735
E-mail: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home-accueil_e.htm
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday to Friday.
Library: Please call for hours.