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REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION

July 29, 2026 / DFO Fisheries Announcements, Media Releases, Member Updates

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Inshore Regulations. Fish harvesters are encouraged to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, or complete the online

2026 Mackerel Decision Falls Short for NL Harvesters

July 8, 2026 / Media Releases

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is calling for an urgent reconsideration of the 2026 mackerel management decision as federal oversight continues to fail commercial fish harvesters. The commercial mackerel fishery

NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCIES

July 6, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process will take place per the terms of the Constitution. The nomination

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📣 NOTICE: FFAW-Unifor Landlines Temporarily Out of ServiceFFAW-Unifor’s landline phone service is currently unavailable due to a service disruption. Members are asked to contact staff by email whenever possible.We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the issue is being addressed.We will provide an update as soon as landline service has been restored. ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3KsThe 3Ks shrimp committee would like to advise 3Ks license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 day ago

📣🦀 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - FORTUNE BAY GREEN CRAB REMOVAL 2026 - CHARTER OPPORTUNITY GREEN CRAB MITAGATION CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT FORTUNE BAYNow accepting applications for four (4) charter opportunities to conduct green crab mitigation and management work in Fortune Bay. Harvester Responsibilities- Haul green crab traps (Fukui traps) at designated site up to two times per week for four weeks as per protocols provided by DFO.- Dispose of green crab as per DFO protocols- Work to be completed between August 16th to October 31st as per experimental license conditions issued by DFO.Eligibility Criteria- Level II Fish Harvester. - Head of an enterprise licensed to fish commercially at designated site- Harvesters eligible to apply are those to fish in one of the following areas:1. Hermitage/ Sandyville/ Seal Cove2. Harbour Breton3. Belleoram to Wreck Cove4. Pool’s Cove- Member in good standing with the FFAW- Must be registered with the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board- Eligible for an experimental license issued by Department of Fisheries and OceansFinancial Compensation: $400/dayDeadline for applications is August 7th at 4pmEmail application to Project Coordinator Jane Tucker: jtucker@ffaw.caFax: 709-576-1521 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

📣 FRC August Hour Change Effective August 9th, 2026 all Fish Harvesters' Resource Centre Dispatch offices will be open 7:00 am to 12:00 am. If you expect to have landings after 12:00 am, please call the dispatch office before the close of business on that day. These hours will not affect monitoring services. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

🦀 Crab Price Update The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1 is $6.14. The price for crab landed during the week of Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8 will be released by noon on Monday, August 10. ... See MoreSee Less

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