Land: Canada

The Fish, Food and Allied Workers’ (FFAW) union urged the Canadian government to update the cod fishery current position.

The aquaculture industry of Gulf of Mexico comes under debate to decide on oil rigs in the area.

More jobs could be lost than gained with the creation of a new fish farm in the Johnstone Strait, says Gunn.

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair is doing all effort to get a more fair and equitable allocation of fish stocks for Prince Edward Island.

New England fishing officials have approved the controversial proposal that will all but require commercial fishermen to manage their fishing hauls cooperatively.

The Canada offshore northern shrimp and offshore striped shrimp fisheries have entered full assessment to be considered for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

Fishermen of Florida’s Gulf Coast have welcomed the opening of scallop season and there is also a two-day sport season for Florida lobster is July 29-30.

A new approach to protect key habitats with pilot project on “Salmon Strongholds” has been launched by the council.

Small boat fishermen gathered at DFO offices in St. Anthony, N.L. venting out their desperation as they face crisis in their jobs.

Ecotrust Canada is partnering with local fishermen and fish buyers