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GULF SHRIMP MAY FACE MORE DECLINES 

The annual Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Shrimp Advisory Committee  (EGSAC) concluded yesterday in Quebec City with potentially more bad news for 4R harvesters. For the 4R Zone, even
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MEDIA RELEASE: 3Ps Stock Assessment Update Highlights Need to Ban Offshore Draggers and Address Predation

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today’s technical briefing by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on the 3Ps cod stock assessment delivered news that the south coast species has not
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2024 Lump Roe Rebate

As confirmed by the Association of Seafood Producers on today’s date, November 1, 2024, the Lump Roe Rebate for 2024 is $0.73/lb.
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🔴 UPDATED HALIBUT PRICE The price of halibut for the week ending Nov 23 is $12.64/lb ... See MoreSee Less
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📣🔴NORTH ATLANTIC ONSHORE WIND HYDROGEN PROJECT INFORMATIONNorth Atlantic is proposing to develop a renewable energy project in the Placentia Bay and Trinity Bay regions. The Project will include the installation of an onshore wind farm to power the production of green hydrogen for export to global markets.North Atlantic was awarded 10,300 hectares (Ha) in total of Crown Lands around the Avalon Isthmus. The initial North Atlantic Wind to Hydrogen Project is proposed to develop a wind farm on 4,600 hectares in the Sunnyside area, with the remaining Crown Land reserved for future projects, and a hydrogen plant and hydrogenation plant in Come by Chance, at the existing North Atlantic Logistics terminal. The Trinity Bay side (3L) is the site for the proposed land-based wind farm and the placetnia Bay side (3Ps) is the site for the hydrogen-ammonia plant at the existing terminal. See map.FFAW will be arranging an intoductory meeting with North Atlantic in the new year. In the meantime, harvesters in the area can stop in to the pop-up office open at the Bull Arm Information Centre on the highway between Arnold's Cove and Sunnyside with their own questions or concerns:• Tuesday, December 17, 1 PM - 5 PM• Wednesday, December 18, 1PM - 5 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM • Thursday, December 19, 9 AM -12 noonFisheries related impacts from land-based wind projects are generally considered minimal given scopes are land-based. However, FFAW continues to amplify concerns surrounding impacts to adjacent fisheries, risks of ammonia spills and refuse runoff into bays, increased vessel traffic, decommissioning plans, and the need to effectively inform and engage harvesters in affected communities. Land-based, provincial wind energy projects do not include expansion into the offshore marine environment. Project information can be found here: www.greenenergyhub.caMembers can reach out to Katie Power, Industry Relations Representative at kpower@ffaw.ca or 709-576-7276 as well. ... See MoreSee Less
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📢✔️Last northern cod tagging of the season was with harvester Chris Rideout from Valley Pond in 3K. Thanks to all harvesters who participate tagging and other science programs in 2024. We are all looking forward to more tagging and other science programs in 2025! ... See MoreSee Less
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🔴🦐GULF SHRIMP MAY FACE MORE DECLINES December 11, 2024The annual Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Shrimp Advisory Committee (EGSAC) concluded yesterday in Quebec City with potentially more bad news for 4R harvesters. For the 4R Zone, even with an increase in the fisheries Catch per unit effort (CPUE), the decline in the biomass estimate that was calculated from DFOs RV Survey suggested the best-case scenario will mean a 33% decrease in an already minuscule Total Allowable Catch (TAC). “There are enterprises already unable to operate and this will definitely be a final blow for most,” says Rendell Genge longtime chair of the 4R Fleet. Genge attended the meeting in-person along with FFAW Secretary-Treasurer Jason Spingle, and has been at the forefront of advocating for a sustainable redfish transition for the fleet. “These vessels had a positive fishery this year with increased catch rates compared to 2023 and achieved the same landings - there is absolutely no reason to reduce the quota in that area for 2025,” stated Spingle. “The 4R fleet has been hung out to dry by DFO mismanagement and now they’re facing another significant blow. I will ensure this issue gets the attention it deserves,” said FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street. ... See MoreSee Less
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