The North Atlantic right whale population is hovering at the
brink of failure, with around 400 surviving individuals.
In some years, there has been some population increase and
in other years not. But the fact...
The local fishing community in New Glasgow has expressed alarm over an old solution to Northern Pulp’s effluent problem that has resurfaced.
Fishers and fishing group representatives met for more than an hour at Central Nova MP Sean Fraser’s riding...
YARMOUTH, NS – Canada’s longest-running, most successful commercial fishing show, the Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition, returned to the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, N.S. on Feb. 3 and 4, bringing with it a packed house, both in terms of exhibitors...
Comeau’s Building Frozen at Sea Processing Vessel
Saulnierville-based Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited recently announced that after a request for proposal was tendered, a contract has been signed with Astilleros Armon shipyard in Vigo, Spain for the construction of a 50-metre...
The federal government has announced an investment of $2.48 million to support the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance in its efforts to increase awareness and demand for Canadian farmed fish and seafood in the United States, Asia and Europe.
“Canada’s seafood...
Students’ Perceptions of Marine Careers Provide Insight into
Workforce Challenges
Despite the recent growth and attention on the marine
industry in Nova Scotia, a new study by the Centre for Ocean Ventures and
Entrepreneurship (COVE) finds...
A certification process that validates fishers’ level of skill and ability, investments in training costs and support for the harvesting sector are the three main objectives of the Fish Harvesters Registration and Certification Board of Nova Scotia,...
Gerry Byrne, minister of Newfoundland and Labrador’s new Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, says his department emerged from 2017 with a sharp focus on fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture, wildlife and lands, to better support economic development, growth and...
A combined weight of 7,145 pounds for the 12 bluefin tuna landed was a new record at the 14th annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival, held Aug. 20 to 26.
“For bluefin, that’s the most weight ever landed,” says Brandon...
A long-time Charlottetown restaurateur has issued an apology to P.E.I. lobster fishers for remarks made in a media interview that left the impression he was criticizing the price fishers are being paid during the spring season.
Liam Dolan, who owns...