Dire Predictions for N.L. Crab and Shrimp Stocks
Scientists at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) are painting bleak pictures for the upcoming 2017 snow crab and Northern shrimp seasons off Newfoundland.
Many in the industry are anticipating cuts to the snow crab quotas and another big hit to the already beleaguered shrimp fishery. And if the DFO quota regulators take the advice of their science colleagues, both valuable fisheries are destined for cuts during the 2017 season.
DFO snow crab lead Dr. Darrell Mullowney said the ...
Don’t Give Up on Snow Crab
2017 Data Says Canadian Volumes Will Come Roaring Back
There are major changes in snow crab quotas projected for the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2017.
The preliminary survey data done by DFO shows significantly higher crab biomass than expected. The data will be peer reviewed in February, at which time the biomass and exploitation rates will be set.
But the industry in the Gulf is talking as if it may see its highest total landings ever.
The snow crab market has shot up dramatically this ...
