Land: Canada

FFAW/CAW President Earle McCurdy has called for an independent SAR Investigation of the sea tragedies.

Oyster fishery of Prince Edward Island is looking at quality issues to maintain international reputation.

Commercial crab harvester slapped huge fine for illegally harvesting Dungeness crab, confirmed authority.

Soaring fuel prices have kept the bottom-trawlers off Canada’s Pacific coast this year, which is not enough to protect ‘idiotfish’.

Sardine’s rebound keeps processing plants busy and holds promise to net good profit growth this year.

A recent study revealed that fish often labelled as more desirable or eco-friendly species but the truth is different.

Many consumers complaint that the fish are often mislabeled for sale and they are on the receiving end.

Violations of the Fisheries Act result in over $16,000 in fines, a report of Fisheries and Oceans Canada indicates.

Poor fishing season would be disastrous for Prince Rupert as there will be less money in the community.

Commercial crab harvester was fined $3,500 for disturbing marine mammals and failing to comply with conditions of crab fishing licence