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More Funding Needed to Maintain Small Craft Harbours Program, Report Recommends
Funding needs to more than double to adequately maintain the
Small Craft Harbours program.
This was the main recommendation from...
China Boosts Growth of Canada’s Seafood Industry
China has become a huge and lucrative market for many
worldwide seafood suppliers, including Canada.
For example, this Asian country...
INDUSTRY BRIEFS – May 2019
Fourteen First Nations Announce Landmark Agreement with
Clearwater on Arctic Surf Clam
A total of 14 First Nations communities...
Appeals Court Upholds DFO Right to Enforce Fleet Separation
A Canadian federal appeals court recently found that the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) acted properly in taking the license
of Labrador fisherman...
Nova Scotia Seafood Industry on Display at Boston Seafood Expo
As Nova Scotia marked another seafood export milestone,
Premier Stephen McNeil and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell
recently travelled to Boston to join...
Lobster Catches Stay Decent Throughout Winter Fishery in Southwest Nova
Season Challenging One for Buyers
Aside from the weather, the winter lobster fishery in
lobster fishing areas (LFAs) 33...
Government Softens 2019 Whale Protection Measures
The fact that 2019 is a federal election year is not lost on
anyone.
The governing Liberals would certainly like...
Industry Briefs – April 2019
Clearwater Welcomes MSC Audit of Offshore Lobster Fishery
Following a request from...
Ropeless Gear Development Continuing for Local Company
Halifax-based Ashored Innovations is continuing with development
of its ropeless gear technology.
The local company is planning to do further...
Organizations Assist in Making Vessel Safety Compliance Easier
Between the Fisheries Safety Association of Nova Scotia
and Transport Canada, efforts are being made easier for mariners to ensure they
are complying with...