In New Brunswick, life is lived by the sea. For generations, fishers from remote fishing villages have braved the icy cold Atlantic to harvest the most delicious seafood on the planet. 🦞🦀🦐🦪🍁 🌊 https://t.co/8r5OsOJm0E
New Brunswick Lobster is lobster at it's best! 🍁 Coming from the pure and icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, New Brunswick lobster is prized for its hard shell, succulent meat and large claws - and it travels exceptionally well. #NationalLobsterDay#DeliciouslyCanadian
New Brunswick exported more than $2.2 billion in seafood products to more than 70 countries around the world last year, setting a new sales record. https://t.co/QsJY8V0nXc
Up next in our fisheries project: we have contracted the development of an economic impact assessment to understand what the predicted changes will mean for our region.
Check out some of those projections below!
Thanks to Brent Wilson for the #squid photo. 🦑
In 2021 we surveyed 100 harvesters to understand the perception of risk to species change in the industry.
Over 55% noted they see species change happening. The next stage of our study is happening now ✏️
Check out some more models and species below!
Canada’s independent fish harvesters generate billions of dollars for the economy annually.
In my first speech as Minister, @FishIndependent and I talked about our shared priorities for helping Canada remain a leader in world-class, sustainable fish and seafood.
Thank you for joining our meeting! Independent fish harvesters are the backbone of the economy of rural coastal communities. We look forward to working with you on the many files facing our industry.
"It is now clearly evident that the government failed to design the program based on how taxes are filed in the fishing industry," federation president Melanie Sonnenberg
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🦞 A predictable lobster fishing season plays an important role in protecting our resources both economically and sustainably. We manage the fishery on a seasonal basis with specific considerations for each lobster fishing area. Learn more: https://t.co/lrkE6neXZ6
🇨🇦 Following the Minister’s statement on moderate livelihood March 3rd, we have continued to be actively engaged in productive discussions with various communities in the development and implementation of moderate livelihood fishing plans. https://t.co/L4fsiZ8p0H
Most of our owner operators work from Small Craft Harbours managed by Harbour Authorities. This financial support for infrastructure is important for all coastal communities who contribute to the #BlueEcomony#Budget2021
Thank you to the @CanWhaleInst
and Campobello Whale Rescue for the whale rescue training and a huge shout out to our fishermen volunteers.
It’s so amazing to see Laurie’s legacy live on through these projects.
Thank you to the @GMFishAssoc for hosting us for whale rescue training - and a big thank you to the fishermen who have undergone this training to expand the response personnel.
Thank you to partners in New Brunswick for meeting with me to discuss Canada's #BlueEconomy strategy. #NB has so many coastal communities that would directly benefit from stronger, more sustainable ocean industries. Together, we’re building a plan to make that happen.
Thank you to partners in New Brunswick for meeting with me to discuss Canada's #BlueEconomy strategy. #NB has so many coastal communities that would directly benefit from stronger, more sustainable ocean industries. Together, we’re building a plan to make that happen.
Today was Day 1 of our 8th annual meeting. We were pleased to have Minister @BernJordanMP open our meeting to talk about the new regs to support owner operator and the many other issues facing the fishery.