The Canadian Coast Guard to Explore Long-term Solutions for Manolis L
Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard is requesting information from businesses that specialize in marine salvage to execute an in-depth technical assessment of the Manolis L.
An in-depth technical assessment will provide detailed information on the status of the hull and identify locations and amounts of oil that may be contained within the wreck. In addition, the technical assessment will outline other operational challenges that will ...
Senate Fisheries Committee Calls for Creation of Federal Aquaculture Act
Today, the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans tabled its three-volume report on aquaculture.
In its report, the committee outlines 10 recommendations covering five main themes: legislative and regulatory framework; healthy aquacultured fish; healthy and productive ecosystems; research and development; and social license and public reporting.
Among its recommendations, the Committee calls for the creation of a federal aquaculture Act.
“The central message of our Senate ...
NL Government Invests More Than $1 Million to Expand Bay Management Areas
The Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government announced today that it is investing more than $1 million over two years for oceanographic research to support aquaculture sustainable management practices and future expansion of the industry.
The research will inform the further development of aquaculture bay management areas along Newfoundland’s South Coast. The creation of new bay management areas will help to enhance the health, biosecurity and performance of aquaculture sites as ...
Funding Announced for N.B. Aquaculture Research
New Brunswickers working in the Atlantic salmon farming industry will benefit from new research at the Université de Moncton that aims to reduce stress among fish, resulting in healthier salmon and lower costs to producers.
This research is part of a national announcement of $30 million in research infrastructure in support of projects across the country, which is allowing scientists to expand their knowledge in aquaculture and other areas as diverse as architectural history and chronic ...
WBMNL to Hold Annual Conference in Harbour Grace
The Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador will be holding its annual Wooden Boat Conference in Harbour Grace on September 11-12, 2015.
This year there will be several exciting events including a new “Heritage Skills Challenge” and the museum wants you to participate.
Sign up as a team of six and take part in our relay challenge: knit a net, tie a whiff, haul a lobster pot, scull a punt and row a punt. Don’t worry, if you don’t know how to do any of those things, there...
Trinity East Poacher Receives $1,000 Fine for Possessing Undersized Lobster
On July 3, 2015, Donald Cooper of Trinity East, Newfoundland and Labrador was convicted under the Fishery (General) Regulations for possessing undersized lobster below the minimum carapace measurement requirement of 82.5 millimeters.
Cooper was convicted in Clarenville Provincial Court and has been fined $1,000, with 30 days to pay.
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports ...
Fish and Wildlife Officers Lay More Charges for Salmon Poaching
Recent tips from the public about the illegal netting and selling of Atlantic salmon in the Harry’s Harbour area near Springdale in central Newfoundland, have resulted in two males facing charges under the Federal Fisheries Act.
Earlier this month, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers from the Springdale and Grand Falls-Windsor detachments initiated a lengthy surveillance operation in the Harry’s Harbour area that spanned several weeks. As a result, two adult males were apprehended on ...
NEWDOCK Wins Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Ship Edward Cornwallis Refit
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans recently awarded a $2.6-million contract to NEWDOCK St. John’s Dockyard Limited for important refit and maintenance work for the CCGS Edward Cornwallis.
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Edward Cornwallis is a high-endurance multi-tasked vessel, light icebreaker and buoy tending vessel based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It was named for Lieutenant General Edward Cornwallis, the first Governor of Nova Scotia and founder of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
F...
Clearwater Unveils Latest Addition to Clam Fleet
Clearwater Seafoods welcomed the Belle Carnell into its fleet of clam vessels today in St. John's.
"The Belle Carnell represents the single-largest vessel investment in Clearwater's history and is a testament to our dedication to the fishery, the region and sustainable seafood excellence," said Ian Smith, CEO, Clearwater Seafoods.
"This vessel will positively impact the economy across Atlantic Canada, creating 70 new well-paying, year-round jobs in our fleet and grow our 52-week process...
NL Government Invests in Port of St. Anthony
The Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government is providing $80,000 in funding to the St. Anthony Port Authority to support future infrastructure enhancements.
The investment will allow the port authority to complete a feasibility study focused on improving harbour access and infrastructure in order to maximize potential growth opportunities for the port. Funding is being provided through the Regional Development Fund and builds on previous funding of approximately $3 million for the ...
