Land: Canada

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans today opened its new Catch Certification Office to support Canadian exports of fish and seafood products affected by European Union (EU) regulatory requirements that go into effect on January 1, 2010.

The EU is the second-largest market for Canada, importing $489 million (CDN) in fish and seafood products in 2008.

Nearly 200 delegates from different provinces will be in Gander for FFAW/CAW’s 9th Constitutional Convention.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, has announced the new CCG Maritime headquarters for Darmouth.

Water is precious and should be treated as valuable resource both for fish as well as for people, says Fisheries Council.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement:
I am pleased to have this opportunity to mark World Fisheries Day 2009 – this event offers us all an opportunity to truly reflect on the economic, social and cultural importance of fishing and to recognize Canada’s contributions to the sustainable management of domestic and international fisheries.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Gulf Region, has imposed huge fines for illegal fishing.

Marine Harvest biologist proved the information regarding fallow salmon migration routes wrong.

Commercial fishermen at the Santa Cruz Harbour admit that Dungeness crab season catches are so far decent.

ICCAT is under constant pressure to protect Atlantic bluefin tuna, says Minister Shea.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced to take action to ensure funding floe to lobster program.