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Applications Being Accepted_Conduct Atlantic Halibut Survey/Tagging 4R(S)

PENDING FINAL PROJECT APPROVAL- FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct Atlantic Halibut Survey / Tagging in Nafo Division 4R(S) potentially starting Mid-August through to Mid-October. As per scientific requirements
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Companies Paying Below Minimum Price is a Clear Violation of Collective Agreement

It is a violation of the agreement between ASP and our Union to pay less than the minimum price. Plant owners pressuring harvesters to opt out of the pricing agreement
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Northern Cod Sentinel Survey – Opening the Door for More Harvester-Led Science 

Each year, approximately 40 fish harvesters from around the province contribute vital data on catch rates, biological characteristics, geographical distribution, and more. The data collected has provided a long-term index
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Lobster Settlement Tray + Green Crab Fukui Pot Deployment Application Placentia Bay

Applications for the lobster settlement tray in Placentia Bay are now available, with the additional component of mitigating of green crab. The deadline for applications is Thursday, July 7th 2022
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Complete the Atlantic Halibut Tagging Program Survey for a Chance to Win $1000.00!

The Marine Institute is giving you the chance to win one of three prizes of $1000.00 each by completing a short and simple survey! The Atlantic Halibut tagging program provides information
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New Inshore Staff Rep & Area Changes

With a new Staff Rep joining the organization we have taken the time to make some adjustments to the areas represented by staff representatives.
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2022 Industry Post Season Snow Crab Survey Applications

2022 Industry Post Season Snow Crab Survey Applications are now available. Harvesters interested in participating are asked to submit an application no later than the deadline of July 8th, 2022, 4:30pm.
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UPDATE: Capelin Negotiations

After three days of negotiation, FFAW-Unifor and ASP could not reach an agreement, and the parties submitted positions to the Panel.
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Capelin Management Plan

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released the Management Plan for the 2022 Capelin fishery today, announcing a 10% increase to 4RST capelin (10,225t) and a rollover quota for
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2022 TURBOT PRICE DECISION

The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel has just released their decision for the 2022 Turbot fishery, siding with the FFAW’s price of $1.85/lb over ASP’s final offer of $1.70/lb. Congratulations
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