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Author: Aaryn Lambert

Nomination Packages – IRO & Inshore Divisions

Full Nomination Packages for the 2024 FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Election are now available online for viewing and download.
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USE OF BAIT IN THE NL SNOW CRAB FISHERY

Harvesters from some Crab Management Areas have reported changes in depredation by fish of their bait in the Snow Crab fishery. Harvesters have also raised concerns that increased bait depredation
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OFFSHORE WIND REPORT COMMENT PERIOD OPEN

The Regional Assessment Committee for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador recently published their Draft Regional Assessment Report. FFAW will be providing formal comments. Members with feedback on the
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ONSHORE/LAND-BASED WIND PROJECT UPDATE: ABO ENERGY

On Wednesday, September 25th, Industry Relations Representative Katie Power and FFAW Inshore Council members Jamie Barnett and Loretta Ward met with ABO Energy. This introductory meeting helped FFAW get an
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**CRAB HARVESTERS IN CRAB MANAGEMENT AREA 3K3A ONLY**

Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our Facebook, and our
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**CRAB HARVESTERS IN CRAB MANAGEMENT AREA 3Ps10B11S ONLY**

Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our Facebook, and our
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**CRAB HARVESTERS IN CRAB MANAGEMENT AREA 3K3A ONLY**

*CRAB HARVESTERS IN CRAB MANAGEMENT AREA 3K3A ONLY* Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab survey by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity
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2J3KL OPPORTUNISTIC ATLANTIC HALIBUT TAGGING OPPORTUNITY

FFAW is now accepting applications for an OPPORTUNISTIC halibut tagging opportunity. The goal is to opportunistically tag 4 Atlantic halibut caught as bycatch in the 2J3KL Atlantic cod Fall Fishery
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2J3KL INSHORE ATLANTIC HALIBUT TAGGING OPPORTUNITY

FFAW is now accepting applications for an INSHORE halibut tagging charter. The purpose of the charter is to tag 4 Atlantic halibut in an inshore area in 2J3KL. Caught halibut
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**Crab Harvesters ONLY in CMA 3Ps 11W**

Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab survey by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our facebook and
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MEDIA RELEASE: NAFO Moving Forward with Offshore Dragger Access Despite Legal Injunction and Historical Agreement for Northern Cod

Agreement for Northern Cod MEDIA RELEASE NAFO Moving Forward with Offshore Dragger Access Despite Legal Injunction and Historical Agreement for Northern Cod August 12, 2024, ST. JOHN’S, NL – Despite
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