We Know We Got It If You Can Spot It.

The Aquatic Invasive Species Identification Booklet presents the principal species that have invaded certain marine environments in Eastern Canada. It provides information on how to recognize these species and what you can do to keep them from spreading and becoming established.

This booklet is the outcome of a collaborative effort involving the four Fisheries and Oceans Canada regions in Eastern Canada (Quebec, Gulf, Maritimes and Newfoundland and Labrador), with coordination provided by the Quebec region. It is part of a broader project to raise public awareness about the importance of taking action to limit the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, which pose a threat to both ecology and the economy.

The identification booklet, which has been available in paper format for just under a year, aims to inform the principal users of the marine environment to help them rapidly identify any invaders. These users – whether they are fishers, divers, aquaculturers, vacationers, harvesters or sailors – are the eyes of Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the water, and work in close collaboration with biologists in the various maritime areas. This collaboration is essential if we are to protect not only ecosystems but also the fisheries and aquaculture industry.