Land: Canada

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.

Canadian government has responded to proposed European Union ban on the trade of seal products.

A $100,000 commitment from the provincial government will help B.C.’s

The Canadian government has announced that major development work will soon start at 18 New Brunswick Harbours.

The authority has approved new management measures for the 2008 recreational groundfish fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The season of crab fishery has started on Wednesday July 16 with 53 licenced vessels expected to fill their holds.

Part of St. Mary’s Bay still closed to harvesting of bi-valve mollusks except scallops for recreational or commercial purposes.

The Living Oceans Society has called for a move from open net cage salmon farms into closed containment farm.