As Western Canada’s largest and longest running observer-services company, Archipelago has trained and provided certified fisheries observers for domestic and international vessels since 1985. At–sea observers enable commercial fisheries to monitor compliance with regulations, while supporting in–season management, stock assessment, and scientific research initiatives.
Archipelago is designated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada as a certified provider of at–sea observer services.
Archipelago has provided fisheries and marine biological services to public and private sector clients since 1978.
The company’s collective experience in fisheries operations and near–shore marine habitat research encompasses all aspects of coastal development, commercial fisheries management, and a range of resource–based industrial applications operating along North America’s Pacific coastline. This comprehensive skill set and resource base provides the insight to accurately and impartially support the varied needs of industry clients, government regulators, and non–government organizations.