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Snow Crab – Frequently Asked Questions
Jan 29, 2021
NL Snow Crab PA Process FAQs 1. What is a PA? PA stands for precautionary approach. When we are
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SEA CUCUMBER EMERGING FISHERY IN CRAB FISHING AREA 3A: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Jan 26, 2021
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador Region), is seeking Expressions of Interest for the potential issuance of new temporary Emerging Sea Cucumber licences in the inshore crab fishing area (CFA) 3A, in NAFO Division 3K.
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Seal Fishery Opening – January 25, 2021
Jan 22, 2021
DFO advises Newfoundland and Labrador Seal harvesters that the seal fishery will open in Sealing Areas 4 to 23 and Sealing Areas 25 to 27 at 0600 hours on January 25, 2021.
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Herring Mobile Gear Opening in St. Mary’s Bay and Placentia Bay for >55′ fleet
Jan 22, 2021
Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Herring fishery in St. Mary’s Bay, Herring Fishing Area 09 and Placentia Bay, Herring Fishing Area 10 for mobile gear vessels greater than 55 feet in length (16.76 m)
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Area Selection Applications Available for 3Ps Inshore Crab Harvesters
Jan 22, 2021
DFO wishes to advise crab harvesters that applications are available for area selection and can be obtained by contacting the area licencing center or detachment office by phone or e-mail.
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Correction – 2021 Area Selection Applications Available for 3L Inshore Crab Harvesters
Jan 20, 2021
DFO wishes to advise crab harvesters that applications are available at their area licencing centers and detachment offices for the following Inshore Crab Fishing Areas 5A, 6A, and 6B.
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2021 Area Selection Applications Available for 3L Inshore Crab Harvesters
Jan 20, 2021
DFO wishes to advise crab harvesters that applications are available at their area licencing centers and detachment offices for the following inshore Crab Fishing Areas 5A, 6A, and 6B. Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).
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FFAW Applauds Funding by WorkplaceNL for NL-FHSA Operations
Jan 15, 2021
January 15, 2021 – FFAW-Unifor applauds the commitment by Workplace NL for $1.75 million, over 5 years, to fund endeavors
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MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Raises The Alarm on Seal Predation and Offshore Draggers in 3Ps During Annual Meeting on Groundfish Stocks
Jan 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 – The inshore fleets in 3Ps have relied on cod traditionally to support multispecies enterprises, bringing important
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Amendment – Scallop Fishery Opening in Scallop Fishing Area 14A
Jan 13, 2021
DFO advises that the Scallop fishery in Scallop Fishing Area 14A (Ferolle Point to Cape Bauld) will open Monday, January 11, 2021 at 0600 hours.