Applications Open for Placentia Bay Ocean Debris Survey

Applications are now being accepted for participation in the Placentia Bay Ocean Debris Survey with Memorial University – pending project approval. Harvesters must fish from one of the following locations:

Arnolds Cove/Long Island

Harvester projected to be needed for 9 days between Start-up and September.

St. Bride’s

Harvester projected to be needed for 6 days between Start-up and September.

Burin Region (Red Harbour to Burin)

Harvester projected to be needed for 1 day in May and 1 day in September.

St. Croix (Long Harbour Area)

Harvester projected to be needed for 2 days soon after Start up and 2 days in July. Long Harbour Harvesters must be able to land technicians on the beach.

To obtain an application please call the St. John’s office at 576-7276. Application deadline is Monday April 29th at 4:30 pm. Vessels must be 25’ or greater – in the event that beach work must be completed an auxiliary vessel may be required. Only those successful in the draw process will be contacted.