Category: Media Releases

ASP's actions were clearly premeditated and a deliberate attempt to undermine the collective bargaining process on the eve the snow crab fishery. ASP’s action is raising the alarm for fish

The Union representing fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the provincial government to address serious concerns regarding the selection of a new Independent Chair of the Standing

The snow crab fishery provided approximately $900 million in value to our province last year alone. The positive outlook for the stock presented today is excellent news for the fishing

February 25, 2022 ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) science department delivered a technical briefing to industry this morning detailing the most recent stock assessment

“We know the effect this population explosion of seals is having on the marine ecosystem. It’s time for the federal government to stop covering up an environmental catastrophe while touting

While the fisheries on each of Canada’s coasts face unique obstacles, harvesters and Union leadership on both coasts have witnessed a common, troubling theme emerge — politics over fishermen, fishing

A new project with the NL-FHSA, PFHCB and FRC aims to make Personal Locator Beacons available to all enterprises in the province.

MEDIA RELEASE: Marine Fuel Spill Incident in Placentia Bay February 11, 2022 Yesterday evening, a fuel spill incident occurred when Dutch vessel M/V ALASKABORG unknowingly released heavy fuel while sailing