Government of Canada launches third call for proposals under the Ghost Gear Fund
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 13, 2022 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is working hard to protect our oceans and the marine life they sustain.…
DFO minister violating spirit and intent of LILCA by ignoring concerns over shrimp quotas
Press Release May 13, 2022 The Nunatsiavut Government is taking the position that the recent decision of Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray to deny an increase in shrimp quotas in waters…
Atlantic Seal Science Task Team Report Released
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 11, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – It is imperative that Canada balances healthy ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and the vitality of coastal and Indigenous…
New DNA insights can help transform Arctic marine biodiversity and fisheries management
Press Release Nunavut Fisheries Association and eDNAtec form research alliance: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with eDNA Newfoundland & Labrador – May 10, 2022 – There are significant knowledge gaps relating to Canada’s biodiversity…
Pictou Landing First Nation Livelihood Fishery Set to Begin
Press Release April 29, 2022 Mi’kmaw Harvesters from Pictou Landing First Nation will be taking to the waters under their community’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan, to fish for a moderate…
Renewal of interim understanding reached that will see Potlotek First Nation members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 29, 2022 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Building on last year’s successful moderate livelihood fishery, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached a second…
Pictou Landing First Nation to pursue spring moderate livelihood lobster fishery
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 29, 2022 Moncton, New Brunswick – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is actively working…
Potlotek’s Livelihood Harvesters to Mark Third Season
Press Release April 29, 2022 Potlotek’s Netukulimk Livelihood fishers will take to the waters once again on Saturday April 30, 2022, for their third season, fishing under their communities Netukulimk…
Government of Canada takes critical step to rebuilding fish stocks
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 28, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to regenerating Canada’s fish stocks so they can continue to provide Canadians…
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia make a significant investment in salmon research and restoration projects
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release April 22, 2022 Vancouver, BC – The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem.…
