Lobster Settlement Tray Deployment - Fortune Bay Application

August 3, 2021 – FFAW-Unifor is now accepting applications from Fortune Bay harvesters for a one-day deployment to place lobster settlement trays in Garnish and Harbour Breton. Deployment will take place in August.

• Vessel will be chartered to move settlement trays which measure 61 x 91.5 x 15 cm (24 x 36 x 6 in) and weigh approximately 250 lbs. 20 will be deployed by site at 5-10m depths.
• Vessels must be over 25’ in length, equipped with a hauler/winch, and harvesters must have access to GPS for coordinates of deployments. Marine Institute field technician will be on-board during the activity.

Full Eligibility Criteria and Application can be downloaded HERE.

Deadline for Applications is MONDAY AUGUST 9TH at 12PM. Please fax you application to SCIENCE at (709) 576-1521

If you have any questions about the Project or status of your application, please contact April Wiseman, FFAW-Unifor Science Coordinator: (709) 576-7276 | awiseman@ffaw.ca