Land: Canada

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.

The Provincial Government is working hard to push forward its seafood market in China and Asia.

Canadian government has chalked out new economic action plan under which the workers in St. Thomas would be benefited from investment in new vessels.

The FFAW has asked the federal government to check the criteria of lobster assistance program.