Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the commercial catching or taking of finfish, shellfish, and other marine animals from their natural habitats.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:
farm-raising finfish, shellfish or other aquatic animals within a confined space and under controlled feeding and harvesting conditions (see 112510 Aquaculture), commercial catching or taking and processing of fresh fish, such as canning, freezing, etc., on the fishing vessel (see 311710 Seafood product preparation and packaging).