Canadian national code on introduction of species

The National Code on Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms sets in place a mechanism (Introductions and Transfers Committees) for assessing proposals to move aquatic organisms from one water body to another. It also provides all Canadian jurisdictions with a consistent process (the Risk Analysis Procedure) for assessing the potential impacts of intentional introductions and transfers of aquatic organisms. The Code applies to all aquatic organisms (called fish hereafter) in fresh water and marine habitats. These include finfish, molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, and other invertebrates, aquatic plants, both attached to the bottom and floating, and other aquatic animals as defined in the Canadian Fisheries Act. It applies to all activities in which live aquatic organisms are introduced or transferred into fish bearing waters, or fish rearing facilities such as aquaculture, and for commercial and recreational fishing including biological control programs e.g. control of aquatic vegetation.

Author: Task Group on Introductions and Transfers

Organizer: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

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Keywords: ALIEN SPECIES, SPECIES INTRODUCTIONS, TRANSFERS, GENETICS, AQUACULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, IMPACT, CANADA

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Related Topics: Environmental impacts of fishing, Precautionary approach to fisheries management, Resources management in aquaculture, Impacts on ecosystems

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