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Prince Edward Island lobstermen received recognition as the Fall lobster season got underway in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25. “I want to wish all fishers in LFA 25 a safe and prosperous fall fishing season in the Northumberland Strait,” said … Continued
This year, the Government of Canada will invest approximately $47 million in small craft harbour improvement projects across Nova Scotia. At Hall’s Harbour, a project is being undertaken to replace a deteriorated wharf with a new structure. This will provide … Continued
Recently awarded grants from Innovation PEI will help Prince Edward Island seafood processors store greater numbers of live lobsters during peak landing periods. The projects will add more than a half-a-million pounds to the province’s total lobster holding capacity, which … Continued
Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac recently announced that the PEI government will renew funding for two aquaculture programs. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production industries. Over a … Continued
The 3Ps cod fishery located off Newfoundland’s south coast recently became Canada’s first Atlantic cod fishery to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture spoke recently on the issue of seafood sustainability, … Continued
Captain Greg Norton and his son Chance Norton are the winners of the 2015 Prince Edward Island Premier’s Tuna Cup for landing the largest bluefin tuna in 2015. PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan presented the annual award in April. The giant … Continued