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Month: November 2025

Notice to Fish Harvesters – Unit 1 Redfish Opening for NL Based Harvesters with Reserve Allocation – nf.25.266

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.266B 2025-259 Nov. 17, 2025 Unit 1 Redfish Opening for NL Based Harvesters with Reserve Allocation DFO advises the 4R portion of
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UPDATE ON CRAB FINAL PAYOUT

We won the Panel decision on crab in April, but ASP is attempting to draw us into an arbitration which would see rebate payments delayed to harvesters, allowing processors to
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – 4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FIFTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE FIXED-GEAR FLEET – nf.25.264

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.264B 2025-258 Nov. 14, 2025 4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FIFTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE FIXED-GEAR FLEET DFO advises that
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MSC BALTIC III SALVAGE UPDATE

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Representatives from MSC have provided the following salvage update as of Friday, November 14th: • There is additional buckling on the port and starboard sides • Below deck damage has
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – REMINDER – DFO INSHORE FISHERY OUTREACH MEETINGS – nf.25.265

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.265B Nov. 14, 2025 REMINDER – DFO INSHORE FISHERY OUTREACH MEETINGS The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) wishes to remind that
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – Unit 1 Redfish Opening for NL Based Harvesters with Reserve Allocation – nf.25.261

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.261B 2025-257 Nov. 13, 2025 Unit 1 Redfish Opening for NL Based Harvesters with Reserve Allocation DFO advises the 4R portion of
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (d) and (e) – nf.25.263

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.263B 2025-256 Nov. 13, 2025 COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (d) and (e) DFO advises fish harvesters that the cod
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a) – nf.25.262

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.25.262B 2025-256 Nov. 13, 2025 COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a) DFO advises fish harvesters that the commercial cod fishery
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FFAW-Unifor Expresses Deep Concern Over Baltic III Wreck as Vessel Further Deteriorates Off Cedar Cove

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is expressing serious concern following reports that the MSC Baltic III has sustained further structural damage and deterioration
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Loss of Cod from the Offshore Confirm Longstanding Harvester Concerns

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) provided an update from the most recent 3Ps Atlantic cod assessment held in St. John’s from November 4–6, 2025. Fish harvesters
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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.