Senate Committee Criticizes DFO’s Management of Canada’s Seal Populations: Calls for Evidence-Based Approach and Collaboration.

After studying the impact of seal populations on Canada’s fishing industries for over a year, a Senate committee has determined that the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is not effectively managing seal populations in a proactive or evidence-based manner. This conclusion was reported by the SaltWire Network. The committee’s findings suggest that the DFO needs to reassess its approach to managing seal populations to better balance conservation efforts with the needs of the fishing industry.

The committee’s report emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision making when it comes to managing seal populations. By not actively managing seal populations, the DFO may be inadvertently contributing to the challenges faced by Canada’s fishing industries. The report calls for the DFO to take a more proactive stance in monitoring and managing seal populations to ensure a sustainable balance between conservation efforts and the economic needs of the fishing industry.

Moreover, the findings of the Senate committee underscore the need for a collaborative approach to managing seal populations in Canada. By working together with stakeholders in the fishing industry, conservation groups, and Indigenous communities,