Lobster Traps

• Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

  The Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada says a four-year agreement with the federal Fisheries Department ends on March 31 and there’s been no indication it will be renewed.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2024
  
• Trouble brewing ahead of start to Nova Scotia fall lobster season: Indigenous leader

  Chief Mike Sack says the seizures by Fisheries Department officers have undermined negotiations with Ottawa aimed at establishing a moderate livelihood fishery.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
  
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• N.B. town creates a very East Coast Christmas tree in support of local food bank

  The seaside town of Saint Andrews, N.B., has come together to create a very special Christmas tree this holiday season in support of the local food bank.

  Features

  Dec 23, 2018
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• East Coast celebrates holiday season with Christmas trees fashioned out of lobster traps

  Barrington's five-metre tree is made from about 200 rectangular, metal traps - often referred to as lobster pots - retrieved from the local landfill.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2018
• Fisheries department seizes 172 lobster traps in Nova Scotia

  The Department of Fisheries and Oceans said that its detachment in Digby, N.S., seized the traps after harvesters violated the Fisheries Act.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2018