Commercial fisheries 1+1. Fisheries and Oceans Pacific Region. Canada Catch Total- 309,000 Tonnes (Round Weight)

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1 Fisheries and Oceans Pacific Region 1991 Catch Total- 309,000 Tonnes (Round Weight) 160,000 lannes -Includes Other SpecIes She llfis h tonnes 1991 Landed Value Total - $363 million Shellfish $46 million Commercial fisheries Approximately 309,000 tonnes of fish and shellfish were landed in B.C. by the commercial fishing sector in This was an increase of 7,000 tonnes or 2% from The total value of the 1991 catch to B.C. fishers was estimated at $363 million, a decrease of 24% from Chinook Sockeye Coho Pink Chum Total 1991 Commercial Salmon Catch: Gil/net 2,509 31, ,426 5,327 42,887 Value ($'000)* Seine 1,025 30,637 1,148 21,360 5,894 60,065 Troll 15,595 19,549 22,559 6, ,069 *Preliminary values do not include bonus payments. Tonnes 4,475 24,488 8,722 34,062 10,121 81,868 Salmon B.C.'s salmon production (excluding aquaculture) decreased from 1990 to less than 82,000 tonnes. The landed value also decreased to $168 million from $263 million in This 36% decrease was due primarily to lower landings for all species except pink and a fall in all prices. Roe-Herring The total roe-herring catch (including spawn-on-kelp) had a slight decrease from Significantly lower prices paid to fishermen caused a 39% decrease in the total catch value. Total landed value decreased from $81 million in 1990 to $49 million in Fisheries and Oceans Peches et Oceans Canada

2 Halibut B.C. halibut landings totalled 3,000 tonnes with a landed value of $20 million. This represents a fa ll in volume from 3,800 tonnes in 1990 but an increase in prices so that the total landed value decreased only slightly from $21 million. Groundfish landed Value 1991 (% Share) Cod (Ling & Pacific) 12% Other Salmon landed Value by Species Tolal- $168 million Includes Steelhead and Roe Chum 512 million!- ~ Chinook $25 million Hake Rockfish 21% (Includes Pacllic Ocean Perch) Groundfish The value of groundfish in 1991 increased 20% to $80 million, while landings increased 15% to 160,000 tonnes. The majority of the increase in volume landed came from hake while sablefish saw the greatest increase in price. In addition, 200 tonnes of other species, (such as sturgeon, tuna, eulachons, smelt and hagfish), valued at about $400,000 were landed. Shellfish Shellfish landings were 24,000 tonnes in 1991, up from 22,000 tonnes in Landed value decreased slightly to $45 million. Clams (including geoducks) made up 29% of the total shellfish landed value, down from 35% in Shellfish landed Value 1991 (% Share) Clams 8% landed and Wholesale Value B.C. Fish and Fish Products 1000 Millions of dollars o - - I I-- I = I-- ~ ~ ~ ' Landed Value Wholesale Value Includes halibut and tuna landed by B.C. Fishermen at U.S. ports and hake so ld to offshore processors; exclud es salmon aquacultu re. ' 1991 preliminary estimate. Pacific Hake Processing moves Onshore The small coastal community of Ucluelet saw two upgraded plants processing Pacific hake, pollock and Gulf hake into fillets and high quality surimi (a mock seafood product) in With an estimated $6 million of investment, about 120 full-time jobs were created for the local community. This number should increase as the amount of hake delivered to the plants increases. The wholesale value of the 1992 production of surimi and fillets could be close to US $10 million. The Pacific hake fishery in B.C. has historically been harvested primarily by foreign vessels directly and in joint ventures with Canadians vessels. The catch was then delivered largely to foreign factory vessels where it was processed-at-sea. Since 1990, foreign vessels other than Polish no longer have their own hake allocations. This has lead to the increased participation of the Canadian groundfish trawl fleet, about 55 of which harvested the 1992 TAC of 90,000 tonnes. Of this total allowance, 30,000 tonnes was reserved for delivery to the new Canadian onshore processing industry. The 60,000 tonne balance was to be delivered at-sea to foreign vessels. Actual estimated deliveries of hake to domestic onshore processors in 1992 was only 22,000 tonnes due to startup problems at the plants. The outlook for this new processing industry in B.C. looks good as the increased delivery of hake and pollock, the utilization of other groundfish species and the addition of salt fillet production could increase total production by 40,000 tonnes by 1995.

3 Aquaculture By the end of 1991 there were 125 operating salmon farms in B.C. This was an increase of 4% over 1990 but a decline of 11% from Production in 1991 was estimated at 21,884 tonnes round weight, a 41% increase over Most of this increase came from farmed chinook. The 1991 production of farmed salmon was composed of 80% chinook, 18% atlantic and less than 2% coho. This species mix will change within the next few years. It is predicted that B.C. farmed Atlantic salmon production will equal The shellfish industry consisted of 282 companies operating 408 sites utilizing a total of 1,614 hectares of Crown foreshore land. Pacific Oyster production amounted to an estimated 4,800 tonnes in 1991, with a reported value Total Value of Aquaculture in B.C. $ million * OP~;:: _ Salmon D Other Species ' 1990 estimate from B.C. MAFF 1991 & 1992 estimates from B.C. Salmon Farmers Association that of farmed chinook in Farmed salmon farmgate values in 1991 were reported at about $100 million, a 27% increase over Farmed salmon provided an estimated 38% of the total salmon value for B.C. in The value of farmed salmon production in 1992 is expected to rise to about $120 million. to the producers of $ 3.8 million, an 18% increase in volume and a 19% increase in value. The expanding manila clam industry reported about 39 tonnes of production valued at $140,000 in Estimates of 1991 clam production could be as high as 100 tonnes. There were 99 licensed commercial freshwater trout farms operating on 130 sites at the end of Production was estimated at 113 tonnes valued at $536,000, a 9% increase in volume but an 8% decrease in value from Other species of fish and shellfish that.are in the infancy stages of aquaculture production are scallops, sockeye salmon, arctic char and sablefish. The market outlook for farmed production of these species in B.C. is promising. Processing and EHports Fish processing generates an estimated 5,700 direct person years of employment annually in B.C. along with about 2,850 indirect jobs. The total wholesale value of the seafood processed in 1991 was estimated to be about $827 million, down 20% from The wholesale value of commercially caught salmon products in 1991 is estimated at $350 million, down 38% from Much of this decrease is due to lower landings. Products derived from farmed salmon showed dramatic growth in value due to increasing production, reaching an estimated $109 million wholesale value in 1991, up from $88 million in Herring wholesale values declined by 10% from Halibut wholesale values stayed relatively steady in 1991 at $27 million. Wholesale values of ground fish rose an estimated 4% in 1991 while shellfish values declined by that amount from The export value of B.C. seafood products for 1991 dropped an estimated 9% from Salmon exports accounted for just under 60% of this value. Leading salmon export markets were the United States, Japan and the European Community. Herring export value in 1991, over 90% of which went to Japan, fell an estimated 18% from the previous year. Herring accounted for about 20% of total export value.

4 B.C. Salmon markets B.C.'s wild salmon prices are determined by annual B.C. and world salmon supply and demand factors in both the domestic and main export markets of the U.S., Japan and Europe. A significant upward trend in salmon production worldwide has resulted in the total world salmon supply doubling in the past decade from under 600,000 tonnes in 1980 to just under 1.2 million tonnes in Much of this increase has come from salmon aquaculture. B.C., as a small producer in the world salmon market, has little control over dramatic price changes in any of its markets. Cyclical harvest variations and the exchange rate influenced drop in Japanese demand for sockeye are two factors explaining sockeye landed prices rising from $2.11 in 1986 to $3.66 in 1988 and falling again to $1.52 per round pound in Such significant price swings highlight the necessity of better understanding the many factors determining B.C. salmon prices. Supply The more salmon of a particular species harvested in a given year, the lower both B.C. harvest and wholesale prices for that species are likely to be. Sockeye landings, for example, peak every four years so that prices during high supply years can be expected to be lower, holding all else constant. B.C. is the world's 4th largest supplier of wild salmon behind Alaska,Japan and Russia. In 1990 B.C. contributed 13% and in % of the world supply of wild salmon, and Alaska ($/round lb.) / 1.5 / ~ 0.5 o... B.C. Salmon Landed Prices Averages P \\ V \\ ~ ~ / '\\' ~ V-"'" / \ V- / "'\ ----./ ~ 1- ~ $1.94 $ Chinook Sockeye -.- Coho -+- Pink -a- Chum $1.28 $0.64 $0.40 contributed about 40%. Alaskan harvests, therefore have a much greater influence on world supplies of salmon overall than do B.C. harvests. The growth of salmon farming throughout the world has been dramatic in the past decade. From 1 %in 1981, farming now provides about 30% of the total world supply of salmon. Norway is the largest producer, contributing about 58% of the world's farmed salmon and about 13% of the total world supply of salmon in This makes Norway a larger supplier than B.C. Before salmon farming became such a major player in the world salmon market, the total salmon supply in any given year was a function of biology and not prices. Now, world salmon supply has become responsive to prices since salmon farmers will tend to curb their production when prices are low and increase it when they are high. This will tend to reduce large price changes on the world salmon market to the extent that farmers can accurately predict future salmon prices and adjust their production accordingly. Salmon farming costs may even come to anchor world salmon prices. This means that the range between which salmon prices are likely to fluctuate will become limited by farmed costs. Therefore, if prices rise significantly above farmed costs, salmon farmers will increase their production, putting downward pressure on prices. Should prices fall below farmed costs of production, some farmers will go out of business and production will fall off, causing prices to rise again. The total supply of salmon determining harvest prices in a given year also includes inventories from previous years. Large inventories from previous years add to the supply of salmon in a given year and tend to drive prices down. Japanese inventories of salmon increased 14% from October 1988 to October 1989 contributing to the significant fall in B.C. landed prices in Demand The demand for salmon is affected by exchange rate fluctuations, consumer incomes, population growth, the prices of competing products, changing consumer tastes and marketing. Exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and the currencies of our major export markets (eg. thej apanese yen, U.K. pound and U.S. dollar) affect the price of our salmon relative to that of our foreign competitors in these markets. The stronger our currency relative to our competitors', the higher the price of B.C. salmon in these export markets and the lower the demand for B.C. salmon. The Japanese Yen strengthened against the Canadian dollar from 1986 to 1988 but then dropped 37% in value against the dollar between January of 1988 and April of This drop is one of the explanations for the dramatic fall in sockeye prices between 1988 and Economic conditions in our major markets affect consumer incomes and will affect the demand for salmon. Higher incomes tend to mean an increase in demand for fresh salmon and a decrease in demand for canned salmon. Population growth rates of 1.0% in the U.S. and 0.6% in Japan during the 1980's should result in small but steady increases in worldwide salmon demand. This is likely less of a factor in affecting demand than changes in consumer tastes towards salmon. The prices of competing products such as farmed salmon, tuna and other fish and protein sources will influence the demand for salmon. Although fish is considered by some consumers to be a relatively expensive source of protein, it World Salmon Harvests " 1992 " _ Canada D Alaska Other Wild 0 Farmed "1991 Estimated 1992 PrOjected is actually very competitive. In 1991 canned sockeye sold for about $0.10 per gram of protein compared to $0.11 per gram

5 ~ for veal, $0.06 per gram for shrimp and beef, $0.05 for pork and $0.03 per gram for chicken. Consumer tastes for salmon are influenced by a variety of reasons including health concerns and marketing. One aspect that is very important in the demand for salmon is quality of the product. In salmon markets where quality B.C. Salmon Harvest * as a significant shift in consumer demand that is presently being met almost entirely by farmed chinook salmon. The majority of our salmon exports went to three areas in The U.S. was our largest export market, purchasing 35% of our salmon exports, Japan bought 29% and the EC 29%. In 1990 the EC purchased 35%, Japan 32% and the U.S.A only 27%. Frozen - made up 37% of the total $398 million value of B.C.'s salmon exports in Japan bought 68% ofthis. Sockeye made up 44% of the value of all B.C. frozen salmon exports and coho 24%. Fresh - made up 30% of the total value of B.C.'s salmon exports in 1991, which is a significant increase from the 22% share it held in Virtually all of our fresh export went to the U.S. Chinook made up 68% of the value of B.C. fresh salmon exports. Over 80% of the fresh salmon exported from B.C. was farmed salmon IiIII Chum 0 Pink Coho 0 Sockeye Chinook ' 1991 Preliminary 1992 Forecasl differences are recognized, such as the Japanese frozen sockeye market, a price premium for B. C. rather than Alaskan Bristol Bay frozen sockeye exists because B.C. sockeye has a higher oil content and better flesh colour. The advantages of improved quality are not only price premiums, which are lessened in a world oversupply situation, but also less risk and decreased investment in inventories since quality products sell first. Another aspect of quality is freshness. Marketing studies have found that consumers perceive fresh salmon to be of a higher quality that frozen. Sinc~ fresh salmon is now available year round due to salmon farming, consumer a~areness of the product has been rising, leading to a steady increase in the demand for salmon. Export Market Historically more than two-thirds of the salmon produced in B.C. has been sold into foreign markets. In 1991 more than Value of B.C. Salmon Exports 1991 Tolal- $398 mil lion By Area of Destination Olher 7% $29 million $11 5 million 70% of the total B.C. wild and farmed production was exported. The total value ofb.c. salmon exports in 1991 fell 15.8% from 1990 to $398 million. This was due to a 13.3% fall in prices accompanied by a 2.9% fall in export volume. The most significant change in salmon export markets from 1990 to 1991 has been the increase in importance of the U.S. fresh market and the decline in importance of the Japanese frozen market. The value of fresh salmon exports to the U.S. in 1991 increased 20% over 1990, while frozen sales to Japan decreased by 21 %. This trend towards the export of more fresh and less frozen and canned salmon can be seen Canned - about 45% of canned production is exported and makes up 28% of the total value of B.C. salmon exports. Fifty-seven percent of this export value went to the U.K., (18% to Australia, and 2% to the USA). The two main species of canned salmon exported were sockeye (53% of canned B.C. Salmon Export Value By Product Type o~~~~~~~~~~~~ o Other II Canned 0 Frozen Fresh export value) and pink (40%). Larger quantities of canned pink were exported, but canned sockeye commanded almost double the price. Other Salmon Exports - consist of roe and caviar, smoked, fillets, salted and pickled products. These made up 5% of the total value ofb.c.'s salmon exports in 1991.Japan bought 65% of the value of these other salmon export products Update The 1992 B.C. salmon market looks better than the last two years. Preliminary figures for troll-caught salmon suggest that prices will be significantly higher than those in 1991 for all species. As of September, 1992 the combined landings of all species were significantly less than predicted. Pink landings are likely to be less than SO percent of that expected. Over 19 million pieces were expected, but only about 9.2 million were landed. One contributing factor was the price dispute and tie up by most seine vessels during a peak week of the migration in Area 3 (Nass River) and Area 8 (Bella Coola), but pink salmon returns were lower than predicted coastwide in B.C. as well as in Alaska. Sockeye landings will be closer to 7.2 million pieces rather than the predicted 5.5 million pieces.

6 TidallUater Sports fishery The 1990 Survey of Sportfishing in Canada indicates that recreational fishing is the nation's most popular outdoor activity. British Columbia, with its wealth of fishing opportunity, reflects national and world trends. In the decade between 1981 and 1991, adult tidal water licence sales in B.C. have increased from 281,000 to 354,000. In 1991 a further 55,000 licences were issued to juveniles. In addition, 262,000 chinook conservation stamps were bought by adults and 50,000 were provided to juveniles. About 66% of issued licences went to B.C. residents, 9% to other Canadian residents, 24% to tourists from the US and 1% to other foreign tourists. Licence and stamp sales generated revenue of $4.3 million in In B.C. more and more locales are realizing the benefits of recreational fisheries activities in terms of area and regional economic activity. B.C. Tourism estimates that 1/ 3 of every tourist dollar is derived from some aspect of recreational fisheries. As part of the 1990 Survey of Sport Fishing in Canada, the economic impact of recreational fisheries was analyzed on a province by province basis. The study showed that in B.C. major purchases directed toward recreational fishing, including fishing and boating equipment, accounted for expenditures totalling $ million. Further direct purchases including lodging, boat rentals, guides' fees etc., accounted for an additional $419.8 million. Although these figures are preliminary, they give a real indication of the increasing benefits accrued by recreational fishing. These trends are expected to continue as the worldwide interest in specialized vacations continues with recognition that the Pacific coast remains the nation's #1 vacation destination preference.. Based on catch statistics, including detailed creel survey results from the Georgia Strait, an extensive North Coast log book program and catch estimates from the west coast of Vancouver Island, the 1991 recreational salmon catch is as follows: 1991 Recreational Salmon Catch (based on Regional Creel Surveys, Log Book Programs, and Catch Estimates) Chinook 260,000 Coho 250,000 Pink 312,000 Sockeye 111,000 Aboriginal fisheries The fishery holds a unique place in the culture and social systems of Aboriginal people. Aboriginals began harvesting fish resources using traditional methods such as dip nets, spears, traps and weirs; however, the growth of the commercial industry resulted in some modernization of the Aboriginal fishery. Although modernization has oc Aboriginal Food Fishery Salmon Catch by Species (Pieces) Total Catch = 1.4 million* Salmon Pink 17% 240,000 Steelhead 4,000 (<1%) Chinook 6% "1991 figures are preliminary curred to the point where modern vessels are used, some Aboriginals continue to food fish using traditional methods. Food Fishery Aboriginals have the constitutional right to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes. This right to food fish is second only to conservation. The food fishery takes place in both fresh and salt water for salmon, shellfish, and other aquatic resources. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy In 1992, the Department announced and began implementation of the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - a new policy and program intended to address obligations to native peoples as defined by the Supreme Court. It includes increased Aboriginal involvement in cooperative fisheries and habitat management, economic development and training, and salmon allocation for Aboriginal harvest under commercial licences. It also includes provision for future reallocation of fishery resources to Aboriginal communities through a voluntary commercial licence retirement program. In 1992, three pilot projects were conducted to test the commercial sale of Aboriginal catches. The components of the strategy consist of negotiated one-year and multi-year agreements with Native communities for harvest, fisheries management and development. It is expected that agreements covering many fishery-related activities will be reached. These will be tailored to meet the diverse aspirations and opportunities of First

7 Nations, while maintaining a stable and prosperous commercial fishing industry. Participation in the Commercial Fishery In addition to the food fishery, Aboriginals are also active participants in the commercial fishery. In 1991, Aboriginals owned almost 20% of the total privately-owned salmon fleet and 26% of the roe-herring fleet. Aboriginal licence holdings in the spawn-on-kelp fishery was particularly significant. Approximately 68% of the total number of spawn-on-kelp licences in 1991 were held by Aboriginals. Results of the 1991 Survey offishing Costs and Earnings The triennial Costs and Earnings Survey is used to update information on the financial performance of Canada's Pacific commercial fisheries. One of the Department's primary objectives is to ensure that Canadian fish resources make their greatest possible contribution to the economic and social welfare of Canadians. The financial performance of the B.C. commercial fishing fleet is there- Category Income & Expenses Salmon Fishing Income Other Species Fishing Income Gross Fishing Income Operating Expenses Other Income Fixed Costs NET INCOME Skipper Payment PROFIT fore important information for the management and planning activities of the Department. The 1991 Costs & Earnings Survey was mailed to over 1500 licensed vessel owners, with 519 surveys returned. Since vessels often participate in more than one fishery, a vessel that has been used, for example, for salmon, herring, and halibut it is reported in all three fisheries. Gear type categories are exclusive, however. For example, in the salmon fishery, if a vessel is reported in the salmon gillnet/ troll category, then it is not included in any of the other salmon gear categories. The results contained in this publication are preliminary. Salmon In 1991, 4,358 vessels actively participated in the salmon fishery; 527 seiners, 1639 gillnetters, 857 gill net/trollers and 1335 trollers. There was a notable range in gross fishing income across gear categories. For example, the gro"ss income earned by the seine category, on average, was seven times that of gill net, and over four times that of gill net/troll and three times that of troll category. Operating and fixed costs had a significant bearing on net income. Gillnet, gillnet/troll, and troll net income was approximately half of gross fishing income, while seiners were worse off with net income at 40% of gross income. While most income came from salmon fishing; nonsalmon, especially herring, contributed over 40% of gross SALMON FLEET 1991 Seine $121,700 $92,800 $214,500 ($94,800) $13,500 ($46,700) $86,500 ($26,000) $60,500 Gillnet Gillnet/Troll Average $22,200 $38,300 $5,200 $11,000 $27,400 $49,300 ($6,700) ($15,100) $500 $2,600 ($9,300) ($12,500) $11,900 $24,300 ($6,200) ($13,300) $5,700 $11,000 Troll $47,300 $13,800 $61,100 ($20,200) $2,200 ($12,700) $30,400 ($14,800) $15,600 income in the seine category. Vessels in all categories are highly capitalized. Seine vessels in particular reported an average annual fixed cost of $46,700; nearly four times more than any other gear category. Overall, the 1991 survey results compared poorly with the 1988 survey. Net income was down by almost half for seine, gillnet, and gillnet/ troll, but only 25% for the troll category. Roe Herring 148 seiners actively participated in the roe herring seine fishery. Most of these vessels also fished salmon and the income from this and other non-herring species was extremely important. On average herring contributed Salmon Fleet Net Income 1988 & 1991 $ Thousands 180~------, o Seine Gillnet 1988 GilinetITro ll o 1991 Troll

8 $214,500 to gross income, while non-herring species (primarily salmon) accounted for $146,500. As opposed to salmon seine vessels, net income was almost half of gross income. Herring seine vessels represent large capital investments and it is worth noting that the fixed costs were one and a half times the salmon seine gear category. The 1991 survey did not specifically cover the roe herring gillnet fleet. As with the salmon results, the 1991 survey results compared poorly with the 1988 ROE HERRING SEINE FLEET 1991 Income & Expenses Herring Fishing Income Other Species Fishing Income Gross Fishing Income Operating Expenses Other Income Fixed Costs NET INCOME Skipper Payment PROFIT Average $214,000 $146,500 ($135,000) $23,700 ($69,000) $180,700 ($37,000) $143,700 study. The 1991 net income fell by 40% over the 1988 returns and this is accounted for largely by the substantial decline in salmon landed value. Halibut 433 vessels actively fished halibut in As in 1988, income from nonhalibut species contributed more to gross income than halibut alone. On average the gross halibut income was $52,000 while nonhalibut species contributed $104,000. The 1991 survey results show a decrease in average vessel net income of 12% from 1988 results. However, this still compares favourably with the 1988 survey since the Total Allowable Catch over the same period has fallen from 12.5 million pounds to 7.4 million pounds (41% decrease.) Groundfish 122 vessels were categorized as primarily engaged in the groundfish trawl fishery. For this fl eet, groundfish ac- HALIBUT LONG LINE FLEET 1991 Income & Expenses Halibut Fishing Income Other Species Fishing Income Gross Fish ing Income Operating Expenses Other Income Fixed Costs NET INCOME Skipper Payment PROFIT Average $52,000 $104,000 $156,000 ($58,000) $10,000 ($33.000) $75,000 ($22,000) $53,000 counted for almost three quarters of gross income - compared to nearly two thirds in The influence of fixed and operating costs on net income was significant; on average, net income was only 45% of gross income. Groundfish trawlers were more highly capitalized than either salmon or herring seine vessels. For example, the average trawler's fixed costs were nearly three times higher than salmon seiners, and twice that of roe herring seiners. The 1991 survey results compared favourably with the 1988 survey. Net income increased 40% from However, this is largely due to an increase in the income from groundfish species. GROUNDFISH TRAWL FLEET 1991 Income & Expenses Groundfish Fishing Income Other Species Fishing Income Gross Fi shi ng Income Operating Expenses Other Income Fixed Costs NET INCOME Skipper Payment PROFIT Average $451,000 $166,000 ($276,000) $74,000 ($134,000) $281,000 ($80,000) $201,000 TABLE FOOTNOTES Gross Fishing Income includes fishing income and any applicable bonuses. Operating Expenses include crew shares, fuel lube oil & grease, food & provision, bait, ice, salt and other expenses. Other Income consists of income from other fish-related activities such as packing/collecting, charters, rebates and leases/rentals. Fixed Costs include insurance, accounting fees, licence renewal fees, gear maintenance, interest on debt, moorage, etc. Net Income is calculated before deducting depreciation or any payments to the skipper. This represents the average cash flow return to an owner/operator. Skipper Payment is not reported from the survey since not all vessels had hired skippers, rather it is calculated for each vessel based on fixed percentage of either crew shares or gross income. Profit is the return to the enterprise after payment to the skipper or the owner/operator for their labour. All 1991 results are preliminary PRODUCED BY: Program Planning and Economics Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Pacific Region, SSS West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B SG3 For more information contact: Sheila Fagnan (604) 666-6S70 Aussi disponible en fran~ais.