News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard recently announced a plan to help bring back wild Atlantic salmon on Canada’s east coast. On the domestic front, the Minister released the Forward Plan for Atlantic … Continued
In May, Hunter Tootoo, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced that the Government of Canada is investing $289 million in small craft harbours across the country in 2016 – 2017. The announcement includes $32 million of … Continued
The 3Ps cod fishery located off Newfoundland’s south coast recently became Canada’s first Atlantic cod fishery to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture spoke recently on the issue of seafood sustainability, … Continued
Captain Greg Norton and his son Chance Norton are the winners of the 2015 Prince Edward Island Premier’s Tuna Cup for landing the largest bluefin tuna in 2015. PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan presented the annual award in April. The giant … Continued
In New Brunswick, Canada, efforts are underway towards a new industry-financed fund to promote the Province’s lobster industry. In February 2016, the Seafood Industry Improvement Fund Act was created in response to recommendations of the Maritime Lobster Panel and the … Continued
Freezing spray is an important safety issue in coastal Canadian and United States waters. In an effort to improve freezing spray forecasts, NOAA and Environment Canada are teaming up to evaluate each country’s freezing spray forecast models and tools. Analysis … Continued