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FFAW Holds Regional Women’s Meetings
Dec 19, 2019
This article was originally printed in the Winter 2020 edition of the Union Forum magazine. FFAW Holds Regional Women’s Meetings
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Message from the President
Dec 19, 2019
In October, the total landed value of the inshore fishery eclipsed $500,000,000 for 2019. This year will likely be the most valuable season ever for inshore harvesters in our province. This is a result of constant pressure to ensure fair access to resources, focus on premium quality and negotiate strong collective agreements. This speaks to our collective work and achievement at the wharf, in the fleet committees, and in the negotiating committees.
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Expanding Knowledge of Lobster in Placentia Bay
Dec 19, 2019
As a component of DFO’s Coastal Environmental Baseline Program, FFAW members have been helping to expand the knowledge base on lobster in Placentia Bay.
dfo-announcements
License Renewal Notice to Fish Harvesters – Final Notice
Dec 19, 2019
All commercial fish harvesters are reminded to review their 2019 licenses in the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) at https://fishing-peche.dfo-mpo.gc.ca as soon as possible to confirm that they have renewed all their 2019 commercial licenses and/or 2019 vessel registration(s).
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Licence Extensions for 2020
Dec 19, 2019
DFO advises fish harvesters that fishing licences for 2020 may not be available until after the first few weeks of January 2020.
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The Union Forum – Winter 2020
Dec 17, 2019
Click here to read the latest edition of the Union Forum magazine.
dfo-announcements
Bluefin Tuna Fishery Closing
Dec 16, 2019
DFO advises that the Bluefin Tuna fishery for NL Region licence holders fishing homewaters (3LNOPs) and Ex-Sector (Gulf and Maritimes) for all gear types, including catch and release, will close on December 14, 2019.
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Capelin Fisheries Closing
Dec 16, 2019
DFO advises harvesters that all capelin fisheries in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region will close as of December 31, 2019.
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Herring Bar/Tuck Fishery Closing in Notre Dame Bay (Herring Fishing Area 4)
Dec 4, 2019
DFO advises that the herring fishery for bar/tuck seine in Notre Dame Bay (Herring Fishing Area 4) will close at 1100 hours on December 5, 2019.
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COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO DIVISION 4RS3Pn
Dec 3, 2019
DFO advises that the competitive fixed gear Cod fishery (AGC) in NAFO Division 4RS and sub-Division 3Pn, will close at 1200 hours (noon) on December 5, 2019.