Snow Crab Assessment Update Highlights Importance of Collaborative Research with Harvesters
The Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is a success story that must be modelled in other fisheries research programs, such as that of mackerel and northern shrimp.
Month: February 2023
MEDIA RELEASE – DFO’s Massive Mackerel Mishap: Harvesters Call for Fishery Reopening
February 27, 2023 The Atlantic Mackerel Advisory Committee (AMAC) Meeting is taking place this week in Halifax, where industry and government will come together to discuss the fate of the
MEDIA RELEASE: DFO Mismanagement, Final Nail for Northern Shrimp Fishery
“We saw excellent catch rates and increased distribution of the resource in last year’s fishery and if DFO had completed the RV Survey as planned, the northern shrimp fishery may
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW-Unifor Meets With Federal NL Caucus
February 23, 2023 ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor met with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Federal Liberal Caucus this afternoon to call for commitments on key issues affecting fish harvesters and plant
2023 Applications for Crab Fishing Area 3BC in NAFO Division 3K are Available
Feb. 20, 2023 2023 Applications for Crab Fishing Area 3BC in NAFO Division 3K are Available DFO wishes to advise inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Areas 3B (White Bay)
MEDIA RELEASE: Fiona Affected Harvesters Still Waiting on Government Support
February 17, 2023 Just two months out from the upcoming fishing season, fish harvesters affected by Hurricane Fiona are still waiting for compensation for losses they experienced in the September
ASP and FFAW Discuss Upcoming Crab Season
FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) are holding a joint news conference this morning at 11:00am to announce plans to constructively work together in advance of the snow
3K4 Crab Meeting in Baie Verte on Monday, February 27.
There will be a meeting for the 3K4 crab fleet at the Baie Vista in Baie Verte on Monday, February 27, at 3 PM. Elections will be held for the
DFO Cancels Northern Cod and Shrimp Assessments for 2023
February 9, 2023 – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is once again failing to deliver on important assessments for key commercial stocks, announcing today it would be decommissioning
FFAW-Unifor Meet With NL PC Caucus to Elevate Harvesting Sector
FFAW-Unifor were pleased to receive an invitation to meet with the NL PC Caucus this morning, February 9th, at Confederation Building. The discussion focused on how the province continues to