Atlantic Fisherman

The appointment of South Shore-St. Margaret’s Member of Parliament Bernadette Jordan as the new federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast...

Despite the federal government softening some of its North Atlantic right whale protection measures earlier in 2019, fishermen in this region still have good...

Industry advances were on display at the Ropeless Consortium meeting at the University of Southern Maine in Portland last fall.

With the exception of a slight increase of 42 metric tonnes for yellowtail flounder, it’s status quo for groundfish quotas on Georges Bank (5Z)...

Overall projected changes in offshore lobster habitat for the region, as a whole, appear to be positive. However, changes in...

After the Deepwater Horizon disaster, I dedicated five years of my life to fighting against the development of Old Harry, a hydrocarbon reserve midway...

If you happen to be on the West Head wharf on Cape Sable Island this December, don’t be surprised if you see Santa...

The countdown is on to the opening of the southwestern Nova Scotia lobster fishery on November 25, weather permitting of course.

The countdown is now on. Hundreds of fishermen in this region are now anxiously ticking off the days on the...

Students’ Perceptions of Marine Careers Provide Insight into Workforce Challenges Despite the recent growth and attention on the marine industry...