Land: Canada

Fishermen and scientists are working hard to develop whale-friendly lobster gear that won’t harm or entangle the endangered whales.

A Spanish fishing vessel was sunk off the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday morning but its 22 crew members were rescued.

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has expressed its dissatisfaction over the results of vote on seafood marketing council.

Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation (CHMSF) British Columbia North Pacific albacore tuna has entered the assessment process for MSC certificate.

Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea issued her statement on the economic viability of Canada’s east coast lobster fishery.

Aboriginal people in the Broughton Archipelago off northeastern Vancouver Island have decided to file a class-action lawsuit against the B.C. government for damages caused to wild stocks by salmon farming.

A U.S. report urging a moratorium on Arctic Ocean fisheries north of Alaska is putting pressure on Canada to produce its own sustainable, long-term strategy for managing Arctic fishing.

James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, has announced that the government will invest good amount in Berens River Harbour.

Last year aquaculturists were the winners as the industry registered record growth due to quick rise in demand.

The Provincial Government has announced funds to mussel packaging project under the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program which is part of the Fishing Industry Renewal Strategy.