Fisheries

• Dumping day: Lobster fishing season opens in southwestern Nova Scotia

  Nova Scotia's fall lobster fishing season opened early Wednesday in the two most lucrative fishing areas in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
  
• Oceana audit says little progress in Canada’s fishery management over last five years

  In its fifth annual audit report, Oceana Canada says more than 80 per cent of the critically depleted fish stocks lack rebuilding plans to restore them to healthy levels.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2021
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• Province to take stock of fisheries on lakes Manitoba, Winnipegosis

  Ralph Eichler announced the release of population progress reports for the province's second- and third-largest commercial fisheries, part of a $100-million local industry.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2021
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• Experts await details on feds’ new strategy for B.C. salmon

  As a teenager, Murray Ned was accustomed to fishing for salmon three days a week all year round on the Fraser River in southwestern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Sep 26, 2021
• UBC researchers map loss of Pacific salmon habitat

  The study and mapping by researchers at the University of B.C. focused on 14 populations in the lower stretch of Canada's most productive salmon river.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2021
• Dalhousie University professor co-authors ‘good news, bad news’ study on global fish stock health

  A new study co-authored by a Dalhousie University professor finds nearly half of global fish stock recovery targets are trending in the wrong direction.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2021
• Study suggests fishing gear entanglement stunting growth of endangered right whales

  A U.S. study found whales born in recent years are on average about one metre shorter than whales born in the early 1980s.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Cape Breton First Nation asking for court order stopping lobster seizures by feds

  Potlotek First Nation is seeking a court order to stop the federal Fisheries Department from seizing gear and undertaking other enforcement actions against fishers.

  Canada

  May 11, 2021
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• U.N. committee to consider racism complaint of N.S. Mi’kmaq fishers against Ottawa

  Members of the Sipekne'katik band encountered violence from non-Indigenous residents last fall, resulting in the destruction of a lobster pound and the burning of a van.

  Canada

  May 10, 2021
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• Mi’kmaw fisher argues feds becoming more aggressive in seizures of Indigenous gear

  The Indigenous band has cited Supreme Court of Canada rulings, as affirmations of the Mi'kmaw practice of harvesting fish for ceremonies, food and gatherings.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2021