Canada’s cautious reopening of Northern cod fishery
This year marks the first time in a generation that Northern cod is being managed as a stock in the Cautious Zone, as Canada’s Minister for Fisheries Diane Lebouthillier announced…
Waiting for details of redfish reopening
Canada's Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Diane Lebouthillier has announced the long-awaited decision on the reopening of the commercial redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence – known as…
Waiting for details on Gulf of St Lawrence redfish
Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Diane Lebouthillier last month announced a long-awaited decision on the reopening of the commercial redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, known as…
Certification of the Greenland halibut fishery means greater market access and benefits for Canada’s Atlantic and Arctic fisheries. Image: Ocean Choice International
Canadian partnership obtains MSC certification for Greenland halibut fishery
Four leading Canadian industry associations, together with the Marine Stewardship Council, have announced that products from the Canadian Greenland halibut (turbot) fishery in Fishing Areas 0AB2J3KLMNO can now bear the…