Book Description

Annual report giving a summary of fish production data reported in the yearly census of fish processing plants licensed in British Columbia. Information is given on fish landings and production, licensing within the fishing and fish processing sectors, employment in the fish processing sector, and average recovery rates for salmon, groundfish, other fish and shellfish. Data on fish landings is provided by the federal Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans. Catch data includes direct vessel exports, and estimates of year-end bonus payments to fishermen. A summary is given by species (salmon, herring, halibut, groundfish, shellfish) and aquaculture production.