Land: Canada

Ecotrust Canada is partnering with local fishermen and fish buyers

The Federal Government has acknowledged the province’s request to recognize the unique circumstances in Newfoundland and Labrador and to use part of the federal aid package for rationalization in the provincial lobster fishery.

Inuit will receive skills and employment training leading to long-term jobs in the fishing industry through a major training investment by the Government of Canada, announced the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

At last lobster prices increases a bit from the depths but it is too late to make the difference, admit fishermen.

The B.C. commercial hake trawl fishery could get the Marine Stewardship Council’s certificate, confirms a report.

The office of Fisheries and Oceans has become the stage of protest for harvesters chanting slogans against government.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) are pleased to celebrate Aquaculture Week 2009, which runs from June 14 to 20. The week includes a number of events such as the Second Annual Blue Mussel Showcase in Green Bay.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced a number of management measures including northern and southern Gulf Cod and sharing arrangements for Group B Gulf Shrimp.

Lobster crisis left the fishermen on crossroads as the authority rejects their demand for Employment Insurance aid.

In the midst of economic crisis the prices of crab are increases but the fishermen of Marylanders are getting lower rates.