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Fish research licence

Learn about and apply for the Fish Research Licence and Research Licence Pre-Approved Assessments and Salvages.

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Fish research licence

Introduction

Anyone (person, agency or institution) whose work involves collecting, holding or sampling fish for inventory, research, educational or promotional purposes in Alberta must obtain a Fish Research Licence (FRL) or a Research Licence – Pre-Approved Assessments and Salvages (RL-PAAS).

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Get a Fish Research Licence
Persons or agencies engaged in fish inventory or research must obtain a Fish Research Licence.
Research Licence Pre-Approved Assessments and Salvages
Apply for a RL-PAAS under the Fisheries Research Licence program.
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