The federal Fisheries Department set the catch limit last week for northern cod at a maximum 12,350 tonnes, the same amount as 2019 when the quota was increased by 30 per cent.

The efforts of enthusiastic scientists off the coast of Nova Scotia are raising ethical questions over methods used to attract and study great white sharks

The blue whale carcass was reported to the department Sept. 7 by a cargo ship and confirmed by Transport Canada and Fisheries Department aircraft about 110 kilometres north of Gaspesie.

The wayward animals have been blocking roads, driveways and doors in Roddickton, N.L. - and residents are unable to move them because it is illegal to touch marine mammals.

Roddickton Mayor Sheila Fitzgerald says the animals have been blocking roads, driveways and doors and residents are unable to move them because it is illegal to touch marine mammals.

Brendon Fitzpatrick of Roddickton, N.L. said seals had been spotted in the area as early as October, but in recent weeks the animals have wandered into town, sometimes in the middle of the road.

Lobster Fishing Area 33, which extends from Halifax to the southwestern tip of the province, is set to open at 7 a.m.

The federal Fisheries Department confirmed today that industry representatives from Lobster Fishing Area 33, which extends from Halifax to the southwestern tip of the province, have decided to open their season on Saturday at 7 a.m.

Ottawa says all gear must be removed from the area before the time of closure, and notice will be given prior to reopening.

About 50 protesters were in Digby to keep pressure on Fisheries officials to enforce regulations concerning the sale of lobster caught outside the regular season by Indigenous fishermen.