Fisheries and Oceans Canada said that the Canadian Coast Guard is urging navigators and boaters to be doubly cautious on the Richelieu River in Quebec, particularly in the areas located between the St. Ours Lock and Lake Champlain, as well as in Missisquoi Bay. The Coast Guard said high water levels may have displaced navigation … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NS) announced three areas that are of interest for the potential designation of Marine Protected Areas under the Oceans Act. Ashfield said that one area is St. Anns Band in Nova Scotia and the American Bank and the Shediac Valley in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Ashfield's announcement … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NS) made his first public appearance as the new Fisheries Minister by taking part in the Coast Guard College graduation where he met and congratulated the Class of 2011. Ashfield said the Coast Guard plays an important role in the protection of Canada's oceans and waterways. Call 613-990-7537.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced that the harvesting of Blue Mussel is now forbidden in Quebec's Upper North Shore region due to contamination. The organization also said that the harvesting of Atlantic Razor Clam and Arctic Wedge Clam also remains closed. The full release is available online. Call 418-548-5419.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced that the harvesting of shellfish in the Gaspesie and Lower St. Lawrence areas is now forbidden due to pollution. The ban includes the Quebec communities of Charlevoix, the North Shore and Anticosti. The full release is available online. Call 418-548-5419. Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced that the harvesting of shellfish … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard said its seasonal search and rescue bases in Quebec City, Tadoussac, Kegaska, Riviere au Renard, Havre St Pierre and Cap aux Meules are open. The Canadian Coast Guard's seasonal bases are strategically located to provide rapid assistance and reduce the number and severity of maritime incidents and risks to the environment. … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced that the harvesting of shellfish in the Magdalen Islands, QC, region is now forbidden due to toxicity. Fisheries and Oceans said that the areas of Charlevoix, North Shore, Anticosti Island, Lower St-Lawrence and the Gaspe Peninsula are also affected. The full release is available online. Call 418-548-5419.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to inform the Upper North Shore, QC, population that the harvesting of shellfish is now forbidden from the Pointe Rocheuse's lighthouse to a point west of Riviere Laval's fairway due to toxicity. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5419.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced that the government will $14 million in funding to seven lobster harvesting groups in the maritime regions. To date, over $20 million in funding has been given to lobster harvesting groups through the Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Fisheries … Read more
The Government of Canada officially released 2010 fish and seafood export figures and re-launched a new and improved www.sustainable-seafood.ca website. Fish and seafood exports grew by more than 7% in 2010. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced a $25,000 funding contribution toward the inaugural … Read more
