Every species discipline of ecology and add to the understanding of of fish in an aquatic community plays an important role in plants, animals and natural phenomena and can the overall healthy function of the ecosystem. [...] The privilege or right to fish carries with it 1. Sustainable Management the obligation to do so in a responsible manner to 2. Protect and Accommodate the Treaty and Aboriginal Right to ensure effective conservation and management of Fish fishery resources. [...] Understanding these characteristics and having the ability to measure the productivity and health of an ecosystem is fundamental to the management of biological resources. [...] Knowledge of the productive potential of the water, suitability of its habitats, the status of its fish populations and factors affecting reproduction and mortality is important to fisheries management. [...] Ensuring the priority of First Nations and Métis rights to fish are met when determining allocations of the fishery to the broader community of resource users within the province.