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Marine diesels were a prominent component of the latest Spartan Industrial Marine took full advantage of the Eastern Eastern Canadian Exposition and New Way certainly Canadian Fisheries Exposition to showcase its complete line saw its share of interest from attendees. of products and services. Fish expo a hit with exhibitors, attendees YARMOUTH, NS – Canada’s lon- The 2017 edition of the show once ing individuals who work or have advocates, organizers, boat builders, etc. gest-running, most successful commer- again featured an educational seminar worked on the water in any marine This year’s inductees were: cial show, the Eastern Canadian series, with topics including:“Financing industry;Processor, recognizing indi- Processor — Edgar Samson from Pe- Fisheries Exposition, returned to the an Enterprise” by Neil Pardy, senior viduals involved in the business of pro- tit De Gras, N.S. Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, N.S. on loans officer, Nova Scotia Fisheries and cessing, from line workers to company Builder — Gilles Theriault from Me- Feb. 3 and 4, bringing with it a packed Aquaculture Loan Board;“Why Bother owners;Builder, recognizing those who teghan River, N.S. house, both in terms of exhibitors and with Design?” by Tim Edwards, Nova have made contributions without hav- Mariner — Leonard LeBlanc from attendees. Scotia Boatbuilders Association;“Safety ing directly participated, i.e. industry Cheticamp, N.S. Exhibitors across the board declared Procedures and Documentation on the show a success, enjoying significant Your Fishing Boat” by Amanda Dedrick crowds on both days of the event. and Stewart Franck, Fisheries Safety As- “This show has all the latest marine sociation of Nova Scotia, and Roy Ale- and fisheries products, services and mao, Transport Canada. WADE’S WIRE TRAPS technology available to help any com- The latest group of inductions into mercial fishing or related enterprise the Atlantic Canada Marine Indus- Wade Goodwin, Owner-Operator thrive,” says Show Manager Shawn tries Hall of Fame also took place at Murphy. “Visitors had an opportunity the show. These awards pay tribute to Cyril d’Entremont, General Manager to talk with knowledgeable staff and those who have made valuable con- shop around for , tributions in any sector of the marine We have in stock: , aquaculture, marine industry. Honourees are chosen in and workboat options.” three categories:Mariner, recogniz- Holding cages, flea bags, worm resistant wooden runners, plastic runners and sticks.

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Subscription Rates: 2017-dated circulation coin denomination around that same time. The Stevens, Lang- The Jonesport boat is said to have been • $15.00 1 year. will feature one of the winning designs and ille, Levy, Heisler and Frost families are all developed based on Nova Scotia type boats • $25.00 2 years. Canadians will be able to find these coins in prominent pioneers in the industry. built in the eponymous Maine port, intro- In N.S., N.B. PEI & NL please add 15% tax. their change this spring. Whoever was first, the classic Cape Is- duced there by builder William “Pappy” In Ont. please add 13% tax. After the public cast over one million on- lander’s distinctive characteristics include a Frost, a Canadian emigre originally from Please add 5% tax in line votes, the winning design from among high bow and a long wide open and low to Long Island, Digby County, N.S. Wooden rest of Canada. • $55.00 per year U.S. five finalists in the Our Achievements cat- the sea work deck aft for carrying and haul- Jonesport boats were typically planked with and Foreign. egory is by Ontario artist Wesley Klassen. ing lobster traps. Cape Islanders have been light, durable Maine cedar over oak timbers. • Individual copies $2.00 each. “I chose images that are in one way or constructed in many different sizes, mostly Today, many Cape Islanders are also in

©Copyright 2017 another connected to the railroad, for which in the range between 30 and 50 feet in length, use in Newfoundland, but the province has Advocate Media Inc. all Canadians can be forever grateful. I’m but in some instances smaller and larger. its own distinct heritage of fishing vessel and Atlantic Fisherman touched my design appealed to so many of The Cape Islander design has also design and evolution, often distinguishable them,” Klassen said in a press release. spawned or inspired derivatives, notable from one outport community to another. Klassen also told the press a childhood examples being the Northumberland Strait They’re probably derived from English or Atlantic Fisherman family visit to Peggy’s Cove during an east boat and the Maine Jonesport boat. Irish-built craft brought to the island by set- welcomes letters coast vacation swing also partly inspired his The former was developed and is con- tlers and developed over centuries of out- Unsolicited material submitted to Atlantic Fisherman will not be returned unless accom- coin design, saying, “That trip always stood structed mainly by boatbuilders in the port boatbuilding influenced by local sea panied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. out for me.” counties of New Brunswick, Prince Edward conditions and available timber. An exam- We buy all publishing rights and pay upon publication. Submission of material to Atlantic Klassen chose to depict a variety of Ca- Island and Nova Scotia bordering the Nor- ple is the model traditionally built at Winter- Fisherman constitutes an express warranty that the material is original and in no way infringes nadian engineering achievements that are thumberland Strait in the Gulf of St. Law- ton on the south shore of Trinity Bay, where on the rights of others. The views or opinions part of the Canadian landscape from coast to rence. Although superficially resembling the traditional wooden boatbuilding techniques expressed in this magazine by contributors, and/ or letters to the editor, do not necessarily reflect coast to coast — two of which are connected Cape Islander somewhat to the untrained are being revived and preserved. the views or opinions of the publisher. The advertiser agrees that the publisher by railroad and two more with deep Atlan- eye, the Northumberland boat is actually a A wide variety of engine types have pow- shall not be liable for damages arising out of tic provinces associations. His design for the different design in everything but general ered these vessels, including the “make-and- errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by their 2017 commemorative $1 circulation coin fea- layout. It’s typically longer and narrower break” or “one-lunger” single-cylinder units portion of the advertisement in which the er- ror occurred; whether such error is due to the tures images of both steam and diesel rail lo- than the Cape boat, with a finer entry and of the early days, used in some localities into negligence of the servants or otherwise, and comotives, an East Coast lighthouse, Quebec full-length keel in aid of efficiently punch- the 1960s. Automobile engines, four, six or there shall be no liability for non insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount of such City’s Chateau Frontenac Hotel, Toronto’s ing through the sharp steep chop character- occasionally eight-cylinder marine conver- advertisement. The publisher reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any advertise- CN Tower, a prairie grain elevator, Van- istic in the shallow waters of the Strait. A sions, were widely adopted by boatbuilders ments. couver’s Lion’s Gate Bridge, and front and pronounced flare in its high bow helps the after World War I. Various types of pur- centre: a Cape Islander inshore commercial crew stay dry while doing so. pose-built multi-cylinder marine gasoline ON THE COVER: fishing vessel. The first Cape Islanders back in 1905 and engines were also sometimes used. Today The Cape Islander, which has been for the next 70 years or so were of wood there’s almost universal adoption of marine Staff from Cooke’s around for more than two-thirds of Cana- construction, typically with pine planking diesel engines. Deep Cove farm site da’s first century-and-a-half, examples of over steam-bent oak timbers fastened with Will Cape Islanders will still be in use took great pride in which can be found in every fishing harbour square galvanized clench boat nails. Toward at Canada’s bicentennial in 2067? That’s an selecting the salmon on Nova Scotia’s southern, western and east- the end of the wooden boat era stainless imponderable. But if commercial fishing in for the presidential ern shores (and many other Atlantic Cana- steel wood screws, a much better and lon- Atlantic Canada survives the ravages of cli- inauguration. See page 11 for the full story. dian ports as well), is a highly appropriate ger-lived fastener, were also used. The best mate change and remains responsibly man- symbol to represent Atlantic Canada’s engi- quality boats would have grown knees and aged, I believe there’s a good chance vessels neering heritage achievements. stem posts. A high degree of customization tracing their lineage to those pioneering According to several sources, includ- in terms of superstructure and below decks designs will continue to exist. Perhaps con- ing the Canadian Museum of History, the prevailed. struction techniques, materials and power- original Cape Islander is believed to have In the 1970s, fiberglass had begun to dis- plants that haven’t been discovered yet will been built in the middle of the 20th centu- place traditional wood construction with sustain the Cape Islander tradition. www.atlanticfisherman.com February 2017 • Atlantic Fisherman • Page 5 Nova Scotia’s winter sportfishing season now open

Nova Scotians are encouraged to gear up and purchased at Department of Natural Resources of- head to one of the province’s open waterways to en- fices throughout the province. joy this winter’s sportfishing season. Anglers may also purchase one-day licences at a “Winter sportfishing is a great way for people of reduced rate or take part in the annual open winter all ages to enjoy the outdoors,” says Fisheries and free fishing weekend, held from Feb. 18 to 20, with- Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell. “I would like out a licence. to remind anglers to put safety first while fishing Dalem Lake in Victoria County and McKeen Lake from the shore, in a boat or through ice.” in Guysborough County are new to the list of open Freshwater lakes open for winter will give an- waterways for winter fishing in Nova Scotia this glers a chance to fish for brook, brown or rainbow year, increasing the number of open waterways to trout, white or yellow perch and chain pickerel. The 65. bag limit for trout is two fish per day, except in the For a list of open waterways, size and bag lim- Cape Breton Highlands Management Area where its and restrictions for winter sportfishing visit Brook, brown or rainbow trout (like the one anglers can keep 10 fish per day. The daily bag limit http://novascotia.ca/fish/sportfishing/laws-regs/ for perch and chain pickerel is 25. docs/2017_Winter_Angling_Notice.pdf shown above), white or yellow perch and A 2016 general fishing licence, valid until March Nova Scotia’s winter sportfishing season runs chain pickerel are all fair catches during 31, is required to fish through the winter and can be from Jan. 1 to March 31. Nova Scotia’s winter sportfishing season. Ice fishers encouraged to respect the environment FREDERICTON, NB – The provincial government is owners of shelters respect waterways regulations and ly on the outside of the shelter;mount shelters on skids reminding ice fishers to be good stewards of the envi- know how to properly maintain their shelters until the or runners to allow for easy removal;remove all shelters ronment. end of the fishing season, which is March 31. and contents before the spring thaw or otherwise prior “Ice fishing is a popular way to enjoy time with friends “It’s important these regulations be observed and the to midnight April 2 or earlier as stipulated by Fisheries and family and appreciate the natural environment and shelters are properly removed at the end of the season,” and Oceans Canada; anddispose properly of all waste our waterways during the winter,” says Environment Rousselle says. “By protecting our waterways, we help on land. and Local Government Minister Serge Rousselle. “As ensure this fishing tradition continues to be enjoyed by Owners of ice fishing shelters who don’t comply are with any outdoor recreation, there’s a responsibility to many generations to come.” subject to regulatory enforcement actions. Regulations ensure they do not harm to the environment.” Under the Clean Environment Act the owners of ice and the designated inland, tidal and international wa- Signs are posted at popular ice fishing sites to ensure fishing shelters must:post their name and address clear- ters list for 2017 are available online.

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120414 Page 6 • Atlantic Fisherman • February 2017 www.atlanticfisherman.com Cooke family acquires assets of Uruguay’s largest company

By Barb Rayner, St. Croix Courier Cooke had previously begun to repair the Uru- S.r.l., an entity owned by Cooke Seafood U.S.A. guayan fishing vessels and the company antici- Inc. Blacks Harbour, NB — The Cooke family has pates a resumption of fishing operations early in Grinfin employs 70 people and the operation formally acquired the assets of Fripur S.A., Uru- 2017. Fripur traditionally harvested approximate- includes three large hake vessels along guay’s largest seafood company. ly 16,000 tons of hake (merlusa) and 1,600 MT red with an office in Buenos Aires. Grinfin has a quota The final closing took place Dec. 14 when a pub- crab annually within the Uruguayan operations. to fish 8,000 MT of hake per year in Argentina. lic purchase deed was signed in Uruguay, finaliz- The acquisition of Grinfin, a subsidiary of Fri- The Cooke family of companies employ more ing a thorough court approval process. The Fripur pur based in Argentina, was completed several than 5,000 people worldwide and sell a broad acquisition was completed through Perindes S.A., weeks ago and fishing has already started. That spectrum of wild and farmed seafood products to which is owned by the Cooke family. purchase was made through Wanchese Argentina customers in the food service and retail sector. ACFFA will celebrate 30th anniversary in October

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124298 Page 8 • Atlantic Fisherman • February 2017 www.atlanticfisherman.com New Brunswick fishers support carapace size increase

By Joan LeBlanc to take a break. There were a lot of peo- “A lot of different people have a lot will ensure a better future (with regards ple (MFU members) who were inter- of different ideas about what they’re go- to fish stocks). There will certainly be Most lobster fishers in New Bruns- ested in going this far, but I don’t know ing to get out of it. One thing we’re go- multiple outcomes from the effort,” he wick are pleased with the scheduled if they would be so interested in going ing to get is a bigger lobster… at the end says. staggered increase in lobster carapace further,” Allen says. of the day we’re all paid by the pound, Allen says overall the lobster stock size. The federal government imposed He explains that some members be- not the piece. It’s still a cheaper lobster is fairly good and the buying back of li- three scheduled increases: one millime- lieve it’s taken a long period of time to by pound. It might be different if buyers censes over the past few years reduced tre in 2016, and two millimetres in each have the staggered increases come into were paying more for the smaller lob- the number of harvesters in certain ar- of 2017 and 2018, bringing the legal size effect and now many want to allow an sters than they are the bigger ones, but eas. to 77 millimetres. appropriate period of time to assess the where the price is less, why wouldn’t “There are still some areas that have Maritime Fishermen’s Union Presi- results of that action. you try to get the extra weight,” Allen big fleets that might benefit from fur- dent Carl Allen says his organization’s “They want to give it some time, see asks. ther rationalization; some areas have membership, for the most part, accepts how things are going and then let the He says in the future, in leaner times, talked about it and you hear it all over this increase schedule. conversation take place, if it does, after catches should be better, which pro- the place because in some places it still “But I think that even those who that,” he says. vides a bit of insurance. is congested, it gets tight; but in areas might be interested in going forward Allen believes it will take some time “Right now we’re in an upward tra- like LFA 25 [where Allen fishes], it has (with further size increases), would like to gauge the results. jectory in resource, which hopefully helped,” he says. Area 24 fishers opposed to any carapace size increase

By Andy Walker vincial lobster biologist, on the state of in the area, which comprises the north this year. Former Fisheries and Oceans lobster stocks in the Island’s largest fish- shore of the province. Minister Hunter Tootoo instituted the Lobster fishers in Area 24 have in- ing zone. The Prince Edward Island Fisher- increase as part of a three-year plan to dicated in no uncertain terms they’re When the mail-in ballots were count- men’s Association released the results of move the carapace size to 77 millimetres. against a carapace size increase. ed, 62 per cent of those voting were a vote taken among Lobster Fishing Area The move was requested by the 481 The vote was held at the request of against moving the minimum size of 72 24 (Northside) fishers, which showed 62 New Brunswick fishers, who share the industry members. The LFA 24 Adviso- millimetres, while 38 per cent were open per cent of them favoured leaving the zone with their Island counterparts. Un- ry Committee held a series of meetings to a size increase. The Department of measure where it’s currently at, 72 mm. like the Island fishers, who have devel- across the zone, giving fishers a chance Fisheries and Oceans hasn’t given any Thirty-eight per cent of respondents to oped a niche market for the smaller, can- to hear from Robert MacMillan, the pro- indication it plans on increasing the size the November survey were willing to ac- ner sized lobsters, the New Brunswick cept an increase. fishers favour larger lobsters. 124253 Those results were similar to a vote That is a real concern to Lee Knox of taken in Area 26A in February 2016. the Prince County Fishermen’s Associa- Servicing Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Ports for Fishers in that zone (which comprises tion, the P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association the spring fishery on the South shore) local that represents Island Area 25 fish- ALL Fisheries Requiring Dockside Monitoring voted 61 per cent against any increase, ers. While catches were up in most ports while 39 per cent were willing to discuss in the zone in 2016, Knox says that’s un- the idea. The minimum size in that zone likely to continue if the planned increas- is also 72 millimetres and DFO hasn’t in- es proceed. dicated it’s planning an increase. While he remains opposed to any in- That will likely mean the gap in the crease, Knox says at the very least the FOR ALL YOUR minimum size between the two spring increase must be phased in over a longer zones and the fall fishery will continue to period. He says four millimeters over widen. Some Island fishers experienced a two years will create a significant hard- MONITORING one millimetre increase to 73 millimetres on the Island industry. Marine Railway Ltd. NEEDS! deally located adjacent to the “The price SERVICES INCLUDE: IMeteghan Harbour, • Dockside Monitoring Comeau Marine you’re quoted Railway Ltd. carries • Lobster Logbook Entry out minor and major is the price • Clam & Fish Water Logbook Entry refits on all types of you’ll pay” • Supply Logbooks vessels up to 140’ long • Gear Tags for Lobster, Crab, and 32’ wide and has a Herring, Smelt & Bait 600 gross ton hauling capacity. They also supply tugboat and boom truck services. CONTACT US TODAY! 506-747-3550 Their diversified stockroom welcomes PO Box 39 retail clients and offers specialty ordering. Saulnierville, NS B0W 2Z0 TOLL FREE 1-866-665-4451 Steel, fiberglass and wooden vessels are Contact: Darren Comeau Owned and Operated by Marjorie Leeman continuously brought to Comeau Marine Ph: 902.645.2029 Fax: 902.645.3631 [email protected] Railway Ltd. by return clients who are very [email protected] happy with the service and workmanship. www.comeausea.com SEEFISH IS THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED MONITORING COMPANY SINCE THE INCEPTION OF MONITORING PROGRAMS 124310 www.atlanticfisherman.com February 2017 • Atlantic Fisherman • Page 9 Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada celebrates a world’s first

By Andy Walker Sean LeBlanc, the aquatic facilities manager, says the facility is now working mostly with fin- The fishery has always been important in fish, including salmon, but it’s are planning to the life of the eastern P.E.I. town of Souris, but eventually work with shellfish as well. Andre the town may also soon become known as a Dumas, director of research and development in world-class fish health and nutrition centre. fish nutrition, says all of the work is done on a The Centre for Aquatic Technologies contract basis for clients from around the world. Canada set up shop back in 2012 in a 21,000 LeBlanc says the centre only sources fish square foot facility (that was once home to a from certified facilities and it keeps the fish in fish plant) in the town’s industrial park. The quarantine for a period of two to three weeks centre held a holiday open house just prior to before they’re brought into the facility. While Christmas, in part to celebrate the fact it re- the facility isn’t operational around the clock, ceived certification for a level three contain- he says the oxygen levels and the temperatures ment laboratory from the Canadian Food In- are monitored continuously and “there’s always spection Agency just a few weeks in advance. somebody on call 24/7 if there’s a problem.” Dr. Debbie Plouffe, who is the company’s The centre does have a back-up generator, vice president of research, explains this makes which was a lifesaver during a prolonged power the Island facility the only privately-owned re- outage in December lasting more than a week. search facility with a level three containment As he leads a tour through the facility, laboratory in the world. Dumas says the centre is able to handle both The centre, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the cold and warm water aquatic species. He San Diego-based Centre for Aquatic Technolo- says their clients include companies in Spain, gies, has undergone significant growth since Norway, the United States and the United opening its doors a little less than five years ago. Kingdom, and focuses on such areas as fish The original staff of six has now grown to 21, health, nutrition and genomics. Currently the These temperature controlled tanks are full of salmon including 17 scientists and researchers. Plouffe centre is working with salmon and tilapia, a says there are plans to hire 10 more employees warm water species that can triple its weight at the Centre for Aquatic Technologies Canada this year. in just three weeks. in Souris. The facility is the only privately-owned research facility with a level three containment laboratory in the world.

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121296 Page 10 • Atlantic Fisherman • February 2017 www.atlanticfisherman.com Shellfish hatchery McIsaac to be established confident levy in western P.E.I. will be successful

A former federal marine research centre in western Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac is P.E.I. is getting new life as a fish hatchery. confident the marketing levy imposed by the lobster The Bideford Marine Centre, established in 1930, fishery for the first time this season will prove to be a has been acquired by the Lennox Island First Nation. success. The centre was closed for some time and Lennox Island An independent panel that studied pricing in the Chief Matilda Ramjattan says they intend to develop lobster industry following a region-wide tie up in Marine trade partnerships with industry to ensure the hatchery serves 2013 recommended the levy be put in place in all three all Islanders. Maritime provinces. However, P.E.I. is the only prov- “Conservation and sustainability of natural resources ince to date to follow through on the idea. show planned has always been at the core of Aboriginal beliefs,” she “It’s our understanding that the mechanisms to says. support a levy are in place, but those provinces are The P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association is holding a ma- Once the hatchery has established the oyster seed still waiting for clear signals from industry,” McIsaac rine trade show Feb. 24 and 25 at the Delta Prince Ed- production process, Ramjattan says it will diversify into says. ward in Charlottetown. new species of shellfish seed production, including bay While his department passed legislation to enable The show runs Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on scallops, sea-scallops, quahogs and soft-shell clams, the creation of a marketing board, McIsaac stresses Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission to the show positioning it to provide aquaculture operators with “this is industry’s initiative. Harvesters set up a Lob- for the public is free again this year. Any fishing-relat- seed stocks for their farms. With access to new species ster Commodity Board and the buyers formed the ed businesses or organizations that would like to be of shellfish, she says growers will have the opportunity P.E.I. Lobster Marketing Authority Inc. to manage the involved in the show can contact Sandrai Gaudette by to diversify into new, high-value products and increase levy.” emailing her at: [email protected]. exports. McIsaac says imposing the one cent per pound levy Through its Innovative Communities Fund, the on both fishers and processors realized approximately Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is providing $600,000 from levy proceeds this year. He says it’s up $161,843 for renovations to the existing building and the to the industry how it wishes to spend the money. Fisher pleads guilty purchase of specialized equipment. As well, $50,000 will “Demand for lobster was very good this year; many be provided through Indigenous and Northern Affairs of our Island companies and those elsewhere in the Canada’s Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Atlantic Lobster industry are working hard to keep to defrauding Development (ABED) program. this demand strong,” McIsaac says. “The P.E.I. Fish- This funding is being delivered through the Ul- ermen’s Association has been working to promote its sentinel fishery nooweg Development Group. Master Lobster Brand, which is also positive.” The Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada Initiative McIsaac says the harvesters and buyers will need to A fisher from Tignish in western P.E.I. has been sen- (AACI) provided $42,000 to implement the project and determine how they want to move forward with the tenced to four months in conditional custody after he supplied aquaculture business development support ser- proceeds of the levy. pled guilty to a charge of fraud relating to the 2015 sen- vices to help develop the project through the Ulnooweg “Any good strategy starts with a plan and I under- tinel cod fishery. Development Group. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is stand that’s the stage industry is currently at.” Glen Joseph MacRae was also fined $1,500 on a sec- the lead department for delivery of the AACI, which is ond charge under the Fisheries Act of not complying funded through the Strategic Partnerships Initiative and with the terms of his fishing licence. William Arthur designed to help coordinate efforts and investments in Eldershaw of Montrose, who was the observer on Mac- support of Indigenous participation in economic oppor- Applications Rae’s vessel, was also fined $1,500 for a charge of under tunities. the Fisheries Act of providing false information during “P.E.I. is rightly recognized for the quality and diver- the course of his duties. Eldershaw was also charged sity of its oysters and the shellfish industry has become sought for and pled guilty to defrauding his employer, Biorex increasingly important to our economy in recent years,” Inc., of $442 and will be sentenced on that charge at a says Egmont MP Bobby Morrissey, in announcing the later date. funding on behalf of ACOA Minister Navdeep Bains. groundfish According to an agreement upon statement of facts “Responsible stewardship of our natural resources is presented when the cases were called in Provincial an important part of long-term sustainability and I’m Court in Summerside in January, MacRae remained in pleased to see this project will be managed by the Len- rationalization port on Sept. 25 and 26 of 2015, the last two days of the nox Island Development Corporation.” The P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association is seeking 4RST eight-day sentinel fishery. The Government of Prince Edward Island will pro- PEI Fixed Gear Groundfish license holders interested Fishers participating in the program were paid a vide shellfish hatchery equipment with a replacement in retiring their licenses. daily amount to fish for cod using longlines. They were value in excess of $78,000 as in-kind support to the proj- Under the Fixed Gear Groundfish Rationalization able to sell anything they caught, but the price received ect through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. program administered by the association, interested was deducted from their pay. When the volunteer help The Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning fishers receive$7,500 if they agree to permanently re- MacRae used for the first six days of the fishery was will contribute funding to assist the training of a recent tire their license. The rationalization program is aimed unable to take part on the last two days, MacRae and graduate in the operation of the hatchery facility. at increasing the viability of the groundfish fleet on Eldershaw stayed in port but filed paperwork to reflect “The shellfish industry is a very important contribu- P.E.I. and aligns with the PEIFA Groundfish Advisory they had been fishing both days and caught nothing. tor to the rural economy of Prince Edward Island and Committee’s long-term strategy for the P.E.I. halibut This resulted in MacRae receiving $2,400 from the the demand for quality shellfish continues to grow as the fishery. P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association, which administered the marketplace recognizes the quality of the shellfish pro- Interested fishermen are asked to fill in an and sign fishery on behalf of DFO. The court was told MacRae duced and harvested here on P.E.I.,” says Agriculture the Offer to Relinquish application. This can be done placed the temperature probe in the freezer to simulate and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac. “Efforts to sup- at the PEIFA office, 420 University Avenue, Charlotte- the lower temperature of the water. port sustainable growth of the industry will benefit all town or the form can be printed online (www.peifa. However, their plan fell apart when DFO officers Islanders. I’m pleased our government has been able to org), filled out and mailed in or dropped off atthe noticed MacRae’s boat was tied up both days. contribute to the development of the shellfish hatchery.” PEIFA office. www.atlanticfisherman.com February 2017 • Atlantic Fisherman • Page 11 Maine salmon on the menu at presidential inauguration events

HALLOWELL, ME — Fresh Maine processing facility in Machiasport. In Atlantic salmon from Cooke Aqua- Washington, the salmon were smoked culture’s Deep Cove marine farm site, by the executive chef of the Blair House near Eastport, was on the menu at the and served to guests, including Trump. recent presidential inauguration events “Many of the men and women who in Washington, D.C. raised these fish are long-term em- “We know Maine’s aquaculture in- ployees with a lifetime of experience dustry is having a on the water and major impact on the proud contribu- prosperity of our tors to the local coastal communi- “Many of the men and economy,” says ties and working Cooke Aquacul- waterfronts, and the women who raised these ture CEO Glenn Maine brand is well Cooke. respected by cus- fish are long-term em- “They took tomers all over the great pride in se- United States,” says ployees with a lifetime of lecting beautiful Sebastian Belle, ex- fish for the trip ecutive director of experience on the water to Washington. the Maine Aquacul- Our company ture Association. and proud contributors has a keen inter- “To have farmed est in promoting salmon that were to the local economy.” the Maine brand, raised in the State the future of the Staff from Cooke Aquaculture’s Deep Cove marine farm site, of Maine served to state’s economy, President Trump, Glenn Cooke, CEO, the health of its near Eastport, took great pride in selecting the salmon for Governor LePage communities, its the menu at the recent presidential inauguration events in and to those cel- Cooke Aquaculture people and the Washington, D.C. ebrating the inau- health of the U.S. guration was a real seafood sector,” pristine environment and world-class than 190 farms that raise finfish, shell- honour and affirmation of our healthy, Cooke says. quality, was represented during the fish and marine plants, with a total high quality, sustainably-produced Cooke Aquaculture employs about inauguration,” says Maine Depart- economic impact of $137 million. farmed seafood.” 250 people in Downeast Maine in its ment of Marine Resources Commis- “Americans want more farmed The salmon were individually hand- fully integrated salmon farming op- sioner Patrick Keliher. Atlantic salmon and the Maine in- selected for the president from the erations. As the largest employer and The U.S. is the third largest market dustry can deliver as we continue to Deep Cove site, one of Maine’s oldest taxpayer in the city of Eastport, and for seafood in the world, but ranks improve and innovate in order to meet salmon farms. These fish were raised a major employer in Machiasport, the 15th in terms of aquaculture produc- the increasing demand for our prod- from small eggs to smolt at one of company is a key contributor to the tion, importing 91 per cent of its sea- ucts,” Belle says. “Maine aquaculture Maine’s freshwater hatcheries before state’s economy. food. is ready to grow and play a major transfer to the site. “Maine seafood is the best in the Maine is within a 24-hour truck role in reversing our country’s sea- They were harvested and pack- world and it’s a great honour to know ride from more than 150 million cus- food trade deficit.” aged for shipment at the True North the Maine brand, which reflects our tomers and has more Maine Briefs • A new study released by the University of Maine sterinstitute.org for more information. PROPELLER REPAIRS, Darling Marine Centre and the Bigelow Laboratory for - 11th International Conference and Workshop on Ocean Sciences says the future of the lobster industry Lobsters, June 4 to 9, see www.11thicwl.com for more SALES & ATLERATIONS in the Gulf of Maine is threatened by rising water tem- information. peratures. The study says acidification has little to no Reprinted from The Lobster Bulletin effect on the survival of lobster larvae, but those raised in water just 3o Celsius higher than current tempera- tures struggle to survive. They develop twice as fast, Attention Fishermen! but only a handful make it to maturity. It’s possible lobsters may adapt to the higher temperature over NORTH SHORE BALLAST successive generations, but the impact on the lobster Has a complete line of ballast for lobster traps. industry in the interim could be devastating. Wood, Wood & Wire and Straight Wire traps. • Upcoming Events: Located in Pictou at 58 Brown’s Point Road. - Maine Fishermen’s Forum, March 2 to 4, see www. mainefishermensforum.org for more information. - Seafood Expo North America, formerly the Boston Call ahead at 902-485-8780 Seafood Show, March 19 to 21, see seafoodexpo.com/ to make sure we have what you need Meteghan River, Nova Scotia, Canada B0W 2L0 Tel: (902) 645-2327 • Fax: (902) 645-2174 north-america/ for more information. and it’s ready for pick up. Email: [email protected] - The Lobster Institute’s Canadian/U.S. Lobster- Remember: “We’re in a sinking business - Sink about Us!” www.aftheriaultboatyard.com men’s Town Meeting, March 24 and 25, see www.lob- 124262 124256 Page 12 • Atlantic Fisherman • February 2017 www.atlanticfisherman.com

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