Baby Eel
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Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court rulingJustice Elizabeth Walker said the quota transfer was “fair and reasonable'' given the broad discretion the fisheries minister has to manage Canadian fisheries.CanadaSep 5, 2023
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Federal government extends closure of baby eel fishery in the MaritimesOfficials also say the department will initiate a “comprehensive review” of the elver fishery in order to ensure its long-term stable management and the conservation of the stock.EnvironmentMay 30, 2023
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Long-running study on baby eels cancelled amid unlicensed, chaotic fishingThe federal government closed the fishery for baby eels in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 45 days on April 15 after reports of poaching and of violence among fishers.CanadaMay 11, 2023
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Federal minister says strike hampering enforcement of baby eel fishery closureSean Fraser says the public service strike has made it difficult for Ottawa to enforce conservation rules for the highly contentious and lucrative baby eel fishery.CanadaApr 27, 2023
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Photos capture alleged illegal fishing of baby eels in N.S. despite moratoriumThe federal Fisheries Department closed the elver fishery for 45 days starting April 15 because of alleged poaching and reports of violence among baby eel fishers.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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N.S. company goes to court over federal closure of lucrative eel fisheryThe federal Fisheries Department closed the elver fishery in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for 45 days last weekend to conserve the stock from poachers.CanadaApr 20, 2023
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