Land: Canada

Scientists pondered over the failed predictions that millions of sockeye salmon would return to the Fraser River this summer.

Fishing leader of Prince Edward Island has been fined for illegal catch of lobsters, says a report.

The Provincial Government is pursuing a number of initiatives with fishing industry stakeholders, to address the high cost of fuel and reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. Approximately $379,000 has been provided to these initiatives under the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program, as part of the Fishing Industry Renewal Strategy.

As the lobster prices goes record down Florida Keys commercial fishermen preparing for Thursday’s first trap pull of the regular lobster season.

The Shoals off Main Duck Island, on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario, could house 142 turbines for wind power project.

The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister

Provincial government has granted P.E.I. lobster fishermen the permission to sell lobsters directly to consumers.

The Provincial Government is providing $100,000 in funding for the promotion of deep chill shrimp products under the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program. The project is being carried out as a partnership between Quinlan Brothers Limited and Whitecap International Seafood Exporters. The purpose of the project is to promote high-quality slush-iced shrimp products. The total budget for this project is $326,950.

Knox County Superior Court has allowed Matinicus Island fishermen to be back in their boats for lobster trapping.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s leading expert on cod suggests that there is no sign of rebuilding of northern cod stock.