The Impact of Climate Change on the Fishery
In March 2021, engineering firm CBCL Limited released a climate change report after being contracted by the government of Newfoundland
Seal Diet
For many years it has been suspected that seal predation is a factor in the high mortality rate of cod
Reproductive Potential in Groundfish Species
In 2004 a project exploring the reproductive potential of several ground fish species around Newfoundland and Labrador began. Previous estimates
Lobster
In an effort to improve the understanding of lobster stocks, a lobster-monitoring project was developed and implemented in 2004 throughout
Leatherback Turtle Model Tests New Disentangling Tool
In a best-case scenario, any conservation efforts to decrease entanglements and unwanted catch will also benefit harvesters. It will ideally
Industry Post Season Snow Crab Trap Survey
The Industry Post Season Snow Crab Trap Survey is currently in its eleventh year. The snow crab survey started in
Green Crab Mitigation
The Green Crab (invasive species) research project has been ongoing since the species was first identified in Newfoundland waters in
Gilbert Bay Cod
In 2004, a project was developed to investigate the distribution of Gilbert Bay cod and provide information on fishing effort
Crab Pot Design
Over the last several years, snow crab stocks around many parts of Newfoundland and Labrador have declined in abundance. In
Cod Condition
Information about cod condition is a critical component of the assessment process and the objective of this project is to