Land: Canada

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

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.