Land: Canada

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

The Canadian northern prawn trawl fishery has now been certified

At American Fisheries Society meeting the Marine Conservation Alliance (MCA) has decided to address the issues of bycatch and marine debris reduction.

Two abandoned vessels at Bay Roberts has been scheduled to be removed to eliminate future safety hazards.

N.S. Fisheries Minister Ron Chisholm has described the present status of fisheries and aquaculture in Nova Scotia.

The Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery has begun its

Nova Scotia fisherman was fined huge amount for fishing in N.B. waters during closed time, revealed authority.

The authority in Nova Scotia has decided to improve the infrastructure of the harbours and for this major funds have been allotted.

Lobster fishermen complain about lower prices but catches were high comparing last year off Cape Breton.

Convictions for violations under the Fisheries Act have led to over $9,000 in fines for two fish harvesters.