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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A OPENING DATE UPDATE

The Lobster Committee for 13A met on Sunday, April 12th to discuss this weekend opening date. Due to several areas facing challenges of unclear ports, slipways and gear, the committee
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 12 OPENING DATES

The opening dates for Lobster in LFA 12 are as follows; LFA 12- Set Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th, Haul on Monday, April 20th. The Lobster Committee will
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13B OPENING DATES

The opening dates for Lobster in LFA 13B are as follows; LFA 13B- Set Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th, Haul on Monday, April 20th. The Lobster Committee will
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A OPENING DATES

The opening dates for Lobster in LFA 13A are as follows; LFA 13A- Set Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th, Haul on Monday, April 20th. The Lobster Committee will
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14B OPENING DATES

The opening dates for Lobster in LFA 14B are as follows; LFA 14B- Set Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd & May 3rd , Haul on Monday, May 4th. The Lobster
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LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14A OPENING DATES

The opening dates for Lobster in LFA 14A are as follows; LFA 14A- Set Saturday & Sunday, April 25th & 26th, Haul on Monday, April 27th. The Lobster Committee will
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NOTICE TO HARVESTERS 3PN ATLANTIC HALIBUT

The 3PN Atlantic Halibut Fishery is set to open on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. License conditions should be released by DFO on Wednesday.
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MORE PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON SEISMIC AND FISHING

A new book chapter from Dr. Corey Morris and his team at DFO is now available. This is the closest to an overall synthesis of his research on seismic activity
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RESCHEDULED: Information Session for Fish Harvesters – Fischells Salt Dome Energy Project

Triple Point Resources is inviting fish harvesters in the Bay St. George area to attend an information meeting about the proposed Fischells Salt Dome Energy Project. FFAW is not involved
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PFHCB Executive Director Job Ad

The Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PFHCB) is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization in its continued implementation and advancement of the professionalization and certification program for
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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.