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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to establish a service contract to conduct fisheries observation patrols in the lower Fraser River, British Columbia, primarily from July to November. The objective is to gather data on commercial, recreational, and Indigenous fisheries, engage with fishers, and support salmon conservation and management efforts.
The contractor must provide a minimum of two (2) vessels and two (2) captains, be familiar with the river sections between Mission and Sandheads, and be available for up to 40 patrol days annually. The work includes data collection, information sharing, assisting DFO sampling teams, and submitting observation reports.
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