Land: Canada

Shrimp fishermen have staged protest at state Capitol alleging price fixing as they are paid very little while their catches sell for so much.

The Ottawa tribe’s attempt to reclaim unfettered commercial fishing rights on Lake Erie, which was rejected by the US court.

The return of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River was below expectation and that’s worried the local commercial fishers.

Sockeye salmon have vanished from Canadian river which was once the spawning ground of the species.

The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) strongly advises shellfish harvesters in British Columbia to check whether fishing areas are open and shellfish are safe to consume before they harvest.

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.