Land: Canada

A severe southeaster storm has damaged lobster fishing gear in southwestern Nova Scotia.

The commercial lobster season in lobster fishing areas (LFAs) 33 & 34 has started this week.

The 2010 annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) officially closed on Saturday, November 27, in Paris, France. Delegates from 48 Contracting Parties, including Canada, worked through ten days of difficult and important negotiations to strengthen the conservation of Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species under the organization’s responsibility.

Canada’s shipbuilding industry was contracted to design new Canadian coast guard vessels, says a report.

Government of Canada has signed new international measures to fight illegal fishing, says a press communiqué.

Canadian government has announced its decision to dedicate new coast guard vessels in remembrances of war heroes.

Canada has announced protective measures to fight illegal fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.

Ministers hold meeting of the Canadian and Atlantic Councils of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM and ACFAM) in St. John to develop Canada’s fisheries potential.

Lump-roe harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive a healthy rebate for its product.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, presented four Harbour Authority Awards in Newfoundland and Labrador.