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Author: Susan Finlay

MEMBER INPUT REQUESTED: EFFECTS OF SEISMIC ON COMMERCIAL FISHING QUESTIONNAIRE

FFAW is asking members to complete the attached questionnaire as part of ongoing collaborative Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) research examining the effects of seismic surveying noise on Newfoundland and
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14A- OPENING DELAY- UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 14A met on Friday, April 24th and would like to advise that, due to current weather conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13B-UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 13B met on Thursday, April 23rd. The opening dates for Lobster for LFA 13B will be as follows; Set Monday, April 27th & Tuesday, April 28th
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A- UPDATE APRIL 24TH

The Lobster Committee for 13A met on Thursday, April 23rd. The opening dates for Lobster for LFA 13A will be as follows; Set Monday, April 27th & Tuesday, April 28th
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 11W – OPENING DELAY

Due to inclement weather conditions and potentially unsafe setting conditions, we advise that there will be a delay in the opening of the LFA 11W season scheduled for this weekend.
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AREA 11 LOBSTER COMMITTEE SEEKING AREA 11W REPRESENTATION

The Area 11 Lobster Committee is being expanded to ensure equal representation for all parts of the area, with two new seats being added. These positions are open to harvesters
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14A OPENING DELAY-UPDATE APRIL 22ND

The Lobster Committee for 14A met on Tuesday, April 21st and would like to advise that, due to unsafe setting conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13B OPENING DELAY-UPDATE APRIL 22ND

The Lobster Committee for 13B met on Tuesday, April 21st and would like to advise that, due to unsafe setting conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A OPENING- DELAY- UPDATE APRIL 22ND

The Lobster Committee for 13A met on Tuesday, April 21st and would like to advise that, due to unsafe setting conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
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SNOW CRAB OPENING IN CFA 3C- DELAYED

Crab Fishing Area 3C will NOT open on April 19th, 2026 as previously announced. Crab Management Area 3C will now open at 0001 hours on April 26, 2026, for the
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