Canadian Delegation Secures Reopening of 3L Shrimp Fishery After Decade-Long Moratorium

Following the 47th meeting of NAFO in Halifax, NS from September 15–19, we are pleased to share that the hard work of the Canadian delegation has led to the lifting of the moratorium on 3L shrimp in Canadian waters, exclusively for Canadian harvesters.

3L, also known as SFA 7, has been under moratorium since 2015. Beginning January 1, 2026, work will commence to establish a TAC, with the fishery set to reopen on April 1. Importantly, this fishery will be exclusively for Canadian harvesters, with no foreign fleets permitted to fish in the NAFO Regulatory Zone.

We thank Adam Burns, head of the Canadian delegation, along with his DFO colleagues and the entire Canadian team for their efforts in reopening this important fishery. Representing FFAW on the delegation is President Dwan Street.