DFO Releases Fall Cod Plan
Following recommendations from FFAW-Unifor’s Cod Working Group, DFO has approved changes for the 2025 fall cod fishery. Please see the attached table for the 2025 implementation. The new trip limit
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DELAY REQUESTED FOR 4R HALIBUT REOPENING
Due to quality concerns from ASP, we have requested a delay in 4R Halibut reopening. Processors are requesting that the Atlantic halibut reopening be pushed back by one week to
2J SHRIMP CAP BUMPED
The 2J shrimp committee has decided to bump 2J caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3Kn
The 3Kn shrimp committee would like to advise 3Kn license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
Mackerel Abundance – and DFO Disconnect – Continues
St. John’s, NL – The abundance, distribution, size, and condition of mackerel seen around the province for the last two months is incredible, with this season marking the fourth year
FFAW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The application period for FFAW Scholarships is now open – win 1 of 6 scholarships for post-secondary education, valued at $750 each. Applications are due on October 31, 2025. See
FFAW-Unifor Rebukes Oceana Canada’s Continued Misrepresentation of Mackerel and Capelin Fisheries
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) strongly condemns Oceana Canada’s ongoing campaign to undermine the sustainable and economically critical mackerel and capelin fisheries, and is calling on the
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3L
The 3L shrimp committee would like to advise 3L license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
3Kn SHRIMP CAP BUMPED
The 3Kn shrimp committee has bumped caps by 100,000 lb (net) per boat. Please note, this is not per share and the increase is effective immediately.