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Canada's Top Lobster Fishery Under Scrutiny After Right Whale Entanglement
Canada's largest lobster fishery, situated in southwestern Nova Scotia, is under increased scrutiny following the entanglement of a North...

Rachel Harrison
Dec 5, 2023


Sustained Demand in the US for King and Snow Crab Defies Overall Seafood Sales Decline
Despite a downward trend in seafood sales, the limited availability of king crab and snow crab has driven increased interest in the U.S....

Rachel Harrison
Nov 20, 2023


Ropeless Gear Program Supports Nova Scotia Fishers Amidst Whale Crisis
The Northern right whale crisis has posed significant challenges to snow crab fishers in a particular area of Nova Scotia. This season,...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


New Brunswick's Redfish Fishery Set to Make a Comeback
The resurgence of redfish, also known as ocean perch, in the New Brunswick fisheries has sparked optimism for the revival of commercial...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Biden-Harris allocates record $82 million for North Atlantic right whale protection
The Department of Commerce and NOAA have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to protect and revive the endangered North Atlantic right...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Canada stops using observer companies for monitoring bycatch in Nova Scotia lobster fishery
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has made a surprising move by discontinuing the participation of two at-sea observer companies in the...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


South Atlantic Council Embraces Ropeless Fish Trap Gear Advancements
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is embarking on a transformative journey in the world of fishing technology, considering...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


China's Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports Can Benefit Local And Global Suppliers
China's ban on Japanese seafood may create opportunities for both domestic and international seafood suppliers. The ban came in response...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Scallop Harvesting Ban in Barents Sea Overturned with Ava Ocean's Innovative Solution in Norway
Norway has enforced a ban on scallop harvesting in the Barents Sea since 1993. However, a Norwegian fishing company, Ava Ocean, has...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


EU Set To Tighten Rules On IUU Fishing
The European Union is gearing up to introduce stricter regulations against illegal fishing, following the successful approval of a...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


North Atlantic Right Whale Closures
Please find the areas currently impacted by closures due to the presence of the North Atlantic Right Whales North Atlantic Right Whale...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Changes to Regulations Allowing for Rope-On-Command Sustainable Fishing Gear
Innovation in the commercial fishing space to ensure sustainable fishing practices has lead to the technological development of ropeless...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Ashored's ROC Showcase Event: A Remarkable Success for Ocean Sustainability
Ashored's ROC Showcase Event, held on Monday, October 23, 2023, was nothing short of remarkable. The event, which served as a hub for...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023
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