LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14B OPENING DATES- MAY 7TH UPDATE
The LFA 14B Lobster Committee met on Wednesday, May 6th and would like to advise that the opening dates for Lobster in LFA 14B are as follows; Set Sunday &
Member Updates
2026 Cod Price Agreement Reached
FFAW-Unifor has reached an agreement with ASP on cod pricing for the 2026 season, securing the highest price for cod to date. The agreed 2026 cod prices are: This is an increase
CAMPAIGN TO REMOVE THE DIVISOR FOR SEASONAL WORKERS: URGENT CHANGES NEEDED FOR 2026 EI CLAIMS
FFAW-Unifor is calling on Minister Patty Hajdu to remove the divisor from EI benefit calculations for seasonal workers The contrast between divisors in St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador Regional
MEMBER UPDATE: MSC BALTIC III WRECK REMOVAL
FFAW continues to actively engage in discussions regarding the removal of the MSC Baltic III, with a strong focus on ensuring that the interests of fish harvesters and coastal communities
Placentia Bay Green Crab Mitigation Project 2026-2027
We are now accepting Green Crab mitigation applications from enterprise owners licensed to fish at the following sites in Placentia Bay: 1.Northeast Arm2.Southeast Arm3.Swift Current4.Come By Chance Gut5.North Harbour6.Glennon’s Cove
REMINDER – 2026 MACKEREL SPAWNING SAMPLING PROGRAM
FFAW is still accepting applications for the 2026 Mackerel Sampling Program. Harvesters are needed to participate in sampling across multiple areas this season. Apply by May 8, 2026Email application to
LABRADOR STRAITS (4R) – LOBSTER SURVEY CHARTER OPPORTUNITY
Enterprise owners between the Quebec-Labrador border and Cape St. Charles (communities from L’Anse au Claire to Red Bay) are invited to apply for a lobster survey project, with field work
LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14B OPENING DELAY-UPDATE APRIL 29TH
The Lobster Committee for 14B met on Tuesday, April 28th and would like to advise that, due to the current conditions, there will be a delay in the opening of
LOBSTER FISHING AREA 14A OPENING DELAY-UPDATE APRIL 29TH
The Lobster Committee for 14A met on Wednesday, April 29th and would like to advise that, due to current conditions, there will be a delay in the opening lobster season
MEMBER INPUT REQUESTED: EFFECTS OF SEISMIC ON COMMERCIAL FISHING QUESTIONNAIRE
FFAW is asking members to complete the attached questionnaire as part of ongoing collaborative Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) research examining the effects of seismic surveying noise on Newfoundland and
FFAW 2026 MACKEREL SPAWNING SAMPLING PROGRAM – HARVESTER CALL-OUT
FFAW is now accepting applications for a mackerel sampling opportunity. Multiple harvesters are required to conduct mackerel sampling in areas between June and October of this year. Contact April Wiseman
CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 19 TO 256 AND APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026
🔴🦀CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026 Urner Barry (UB) began quoting NL 5-8 oz sections on Thursday, April 23. By noon every Monday we will send out
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