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Canada TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

INTRODUCTION The Gulf Region 1

COMMERCIAL FISHERIES Groundfish 2 Shrimp 2 Lobster 3 Salmon 3 Herring 4 Mackerel 4

Scallop - • 5 Greysole 5 Seal 5 Capelin 6

FOREIGN ARRANGEMENTS 7 Vessels, Locations and Purchases 8

RESOURCE, ALLOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Resource Allocation 9 Atlantic Development Program 11 Job Creation Program 13 Fishermen's Assistance Programs 14 Licencing Section 15 Economic Services Branch 19

PROTECTION AND REGULATIONS BRANCH Patrol Vessels 22 Dial-a-Poacher Program 23 Violations 24 Opening and Closing Dates 25

INSPECTION SERVICES National Inspection Program 25 Quality Improvement Program 26 Fish Inspection Laboratory 27 General 27 SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS AND FACILITIES DIRECTORATE Regular Program 28 Property Acquisition 29 Community Development Program 30 Minor 0 & M 31 Emergency Dredging 31 Special Employment Initiatives Program 31 Program Highlights 32 ADMINISTRATION BRANCH 33 COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH 33

ii INTRODUCTION

The Gulf Region

In September 1980, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the formation of a new region to be known as the Gulf Region which encompasses the Provinces of Quebec and Prince Edward Island, plus the headwater areas of all waters in New Brunswick, and Newfoundland which flow into the Gulf. It included all of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the northern extremity of the Strait of Belle Isle and across Cabot Strait from Cape North on the Nova Scotia side to just west of Ramea on Newfoundland's southwest coast. Headquarters for the Gulf Region is located in Memramcook, southeast of Moncton, New Brunswick under the supervision of a Regional Director General. In addition to the Regional Headquarters, five Area Offices which were formerly operated under the Maritimes, Quebec and Newfoundland Regions, now fall within the new Gulf Region. Also, an additional office was created at Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

Rationale for creation of the Gulf Region was that management consideration and operational procedures frequently differ between gulf fisheries and other fisheries in Atlantic Canada. By admin- istering the Gulf as a separate region, those who earn their livelihood from the fishery are provided with increased participation in policy formulation and decision making process.

The unique fishery of the Gulf involves the competition of five jurisdictions and conflict between various types of fishing gear, which argues strongly in favor of a semi-autonomous management centre offered by the Gulf Region. This would offer the development of policies to better allocate gulf fish on the basis of resource, conservation, economic stability and viability in the industry and the maximum of benefits to the participants.

Under the new region, decentralization and decision making authority within the confines of established policies was handed down to Area Directors, which would enhance co-operation of Federal and five Provincial Governments and between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the fishing industry.

In line with the decentralization of decision making authority, each area was given additional person years to carry out the mandate more effectively. Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador, because of its geographical location which borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, became part of the new region with headquarters at Corner Brook. Geographical boundaries for the area extend from just west of Ramea on Newfoundland's southwest coast to the northern extremity of the Strait of Belle Isle and includes NAFO divisions 4R--3Pn. COMMERCIAL FISHERIES IN 1982

Groundfish Fishery

The inshore cod fishery was exceptionally good as there was an abundance of cod in practically all areas. Although there appeared to be greater effort into the fishery, landings were on a par with 1981. Landings totalled 150,905,405 pounds compared to 150,062,790 in 1981.

The fishery followed its traditional pattern with the fixed gear fishery in the Port aux Basques area commencing in January followed by the mobile fishery prosecuted by vessels less than sixty-five feet. The mobile fishery was late starting because of extenuating circumstances. The mobile harvest was much more regulated than in previous years, leading to a better quality product and a longer fishing season.

The mobile fishery closed early in April when the quota was reached. The fishery re-opened May 1st. at which time the weekly limit of 100,000 pounds was reduced to 75,000 pounds. Buyers main- tained daily limits of between ten to twenty thousand pounds of gutted head-on fish. The mobile fishery closed again on July 17th. after quota allocations were reached. The fishery remained closed until a biological review had been completed after which the cod quota for 4R was revised upwards by 2,800 M.T. This amount was divided between the mobile and fixed gear sectors, with allocations of 2,100 M.T. and 700 M.T. respectively.

For the first time it was necessary to close the fixed gear cod fishery. The closure was announced on November 10th. when the 2,000 M.T. reserve established for the October to December period was taken.

Shrimp Fishery

Thirty-six vessels operated in the shrimp fishery from the communities of and . Total landings were 3,952,341 pounds.

The fishery did not commence until early April due to heavy ice conditions in the Gulf after which weather and fishing conditions were favorable, although somewhat restricted at times due to the continuing presence of heavy ice. Landings were consistent through- out the season.

The by-catch of mature cod was of great concern, and as a result of very high by-catches, the shrimp fishery was closed in November. At that time, two shrimp vessels were given permits to continue

-2- fishing for two days in various depths of water on the shrimp grounds to see if the by-catch of cod could be lowered. Upon com- pleting two days of experimental fishing it was determined that cod concentrations were heavy and it was necessary to retain the closure.

By-catches consistently exceeded the 10% by-catch provisions provided in regulations. This resulted in the seizure of approx- imately $30,000.00 worth of cod and charges laid against twelve operators. Two of these charges were heard in December and were dismissed because the Court felt that there was sufficient evidence to support the fishermen's claim that they had been fishing directly for shrimp even though the by-catch was well in excess of one hundred percent. Both cases were appealed to the District Supreme Court and a decision is pending.

Continuous surveillance on the shrimp fleet was necessary through- out the fishing season and approximately eighty percent of the shrimp fleet was boarded by Protection and Regulations personnel of the area.

Lobster Fishery

The lobster fishery, which normally opens on April 20th. in areas south of Gregory was delayed a week at the request of fishermen and did not open until April 27th. The request was made and approved because of severe ice conditions which prevailed at the time. The area north of Gregory opened on May 5th. as in previous years. However, because of severe ice problems and high winds, considerable damage to lobster fishing gear was experienced in the areas of St. John Bay and St. Margaret Bay.

The total catch throughout the area was 1,852,561 pounds as com- pared to 2,047,079 pounds: for the 1981 season. Even though the catch. was down, most fishermen reported a fairly successful year with higher prices being paid. The prices paid to fishermen were generally the same throughout starting at $2.10 per pound and closing at $2.35 per pound.

Patrols were carried out on a regular basis with a number of Guardians taken on strength early to assist Fishery Officers on coastal patrols. Patrolling was done by speed boats, helicopters, and the patrol vessel "Gander Bay".

Commercial Salmon Fishery

The commercial salmon fishery got off to a slow start due to weather conditions along the southwest coast from Boar Island to Port aux Basques. However, the salmon fishery was a little better on the west and northwest coasts.

-3- In the area from Pass Island to Cape Ray, the season opened May 20th. and closed July 10th., and from Cape Ray to Cape St. Gregory the season extended from June 1st. to July 10th. The salmon season in all other areas of the province opened May 18th. and closed December 31st.

For the first two weeks of the season, catches by commercial salmon fishermen were well below average as compared to last year. Price paid to fishermen was $2.20 per pound for large salmon (six pounds and over) and $1.70 per pound for small (under six pounds).

As in previous years the major concern was regarding the number of grilse taken by cod traps. It was generally felt that some cod traps were set specifically for the taking of salmon.

Although the commercial salmon catch was below 1981, fishermen did land approximately 414,000 pounds.

Herring Fishery

Due to the nature of the herring purse seine fishery, it was necessary to meet on a continuous basis with seiner operators to ensure any one particular quota assigned to a geographic area was not exceeded. The mobile fleet quota for Bay St. George was not taken and operators were permitted to harvest the shortfall in the fall fishery elsewhere in 4R.

To ensure an orderly harvest observers were used on all purse seiners at various intervals throughout the fishing season to determine the amount of herring landed and to collect samples for biological analysis.

A 2,250 M.T. allocation per area was identified for fixed gear fishermen for areas south and north of Gregory. It was possible to take the allocation south of Gregory in the spring fishery with the exception of 50 M.T. which was held over to support a moderate fall fishery. Fishermen north of Cape St. Gregory had only a moderate fishery until late fall when the fishery picked up and they were able to harvest all but 190 M.T. of their allocation.

Mackerel Fishery

There was a limited mackerel fishery and although there were a few purse seine licences issued to vessels under sixty-five feet, and a small number of bar seine licences, fishermen did not actually en- gage in the mackerel fishery.

Permission was granted in June for the three privately owned

-4- large purse seiners to participate under the condition that they sell their catch to the N.F.F.A.W.U. through a joint venture with . Joint Trawlers. This created quite a bit of controversy because three other 4R based vessels, which were company owned, felt that they should be entitled to take part in the fishery. Consequently, this led to several "sit-ins" at Area Office which occurred off and on for a period of two weeks.

Scallop Fishery (Icelandic)

The scallop fishery was concentrated in two areas - the south portion of the Strait of Belle Isle and Port au Port Bay. A dramatic decline in total landings was experienced with catch rates dropping to 1,032,000 pounds as compared to a 1981 catch. of 3,753,000 pounds.

This decline was primarily experienced in the Strait of Belle Isle and appears to represent a continuation of the Pulse fishing techniques utilized in the area. A similar situation occurred in the early 1970's when the local fleet reduced the stock to levels of uneconomical harvesting.

The Port au Port Bay resources appear relatively stable although catches are tending to decline. The Port au Port Development Association continued a scallop enhancement program established in 1981. Area Office supported the project by providing support funds under a Section 38 Job Creation Project.

Greysole Fishery

A small fleet of Danish Seiners operated from Port aux Basques, Rose Blanche and Margaree throughout the whole season. These vessels (fifteen) concentrated their efforts in the Bay St. George area where landings of between fifteen to twenty thousand pounds were experienced per four-day trip. All greysole was processed by plants located along the south west corner of the area.

Seal Fishery

For the first time the Gulf Region was held responsible for the seal fishery within its boundaries. The west coast of Newfoundland, although part of the Gulf Region, maintained a very close working relationship with the Newfoundland Region, both in the pre-planning and in the management of the seal fishery.

To accommodate the Western Newfoundland and Southern Labr&for

-5- area, fishing zones previously established were realigned to re- flect area boundaries. The area was set up to encompass two defined fishing zones and were referred to as the North and South Zones; the North Gulf Zone encircling all waters enclosed by a line drawn from Flower's Cove Island in Newfoundland to Point St. Charles on the Labrador coast in the south, and a line drawn north from Cape Bauld and intersecting a line drawn east from Cape-Charles in the north . ; the South Gulf Zone encompasses all waters south of Flower's Island and east to the NAFO line dividing 4R and 4S.

The management organization for the area included a Sealing Co-ordinator, Enforcement Co-ordinator and a Statistical Co-ordinator whose responsibilities were to control all aspects of the seal fishery.

The seal fishery (hunt) conducted along the west and northwest coasts of Newfoundland and along the Southern Labrador coast, extending from Point St. Charles, north to Double Island was very low-keyed with participation by fishermen reaching an all time low. Only 4,388 seals out of the 12,425 quota for Gulf Newfoundland were taken.

Heavy ice conditions were reported early in the season and spotter planes from the Gulf and Newfoundland Regions reported large concentrations of seals in both the Gulf of St. Lawrence and along the. Labrador coast. This gave rise to false hope that a good fishery in the Strait of Belle Isle could be expected, even to the extent that it would exceed the 1981 fishery.

Wind conditions and tidal currents were to dictate otherwise. The normal flow pattern of ice which would have provided for a good fishery blocked the shoreline with heavy ice, curtailing the movement of all fishing vessels and kept fishermen from launching their vessels or moving them to the east coast of Newfoundland where they could have participated in the fishery.

Although heavy ice conditions prevailed, there was little open water to permit seals from moving closer inshorewhere land based sealers could have taken part in the fishery, thus sustaining a partial fishery. Consequently, the number of seals taken fell far short of established quotas for the South and North Gulf Zones.

In an attempt to salvage part of the fishery and to ensure land based fishermen in the North Front Zone had an opportunity to salvage part of their fishery, the season was extended for a week. This move proved to be beneficial to fishermen in the North Front Zone, but was only of partial benefit to fishermen in the South Gulf Zone.

Capelin Fishery

The capelin fishery in NAFO division 4RS was slow to develop and

-6- effort minimal with only six large purse seiners located in Western Newfoundland actually involved. Involvement in the past has centered around a capelin reduction fishery as opposed to a roe fishery although at least one processing plant experimented with roe capelin in 1981. Several processing companies, because of reduction in herring quotas, expressed interest in taking part in a capelin roe fishery in 1982, either at the processing level or buying for trans-shipment to plants located outside of Western Newfoundland. A request was made to Moncton for authorization to develop a capelin fishery in Western Newfoundland utilizing the large purse seine fleet. This was approved at the Ottawa level with a recom- mendation that a cautious approach be exercised and that the fishery be developed in conjunction with the Newfoundland Region, taking into consideration market limitations for female roe capelin and the price-sensitive markets already established for production from the 3L fishery. To avoid the possibility of a glut on the market, quotas by statistical areas were established representing thirty-five percent of the TAC recommended by CAFSAC, fifteen percent of which was allocated to the purse seine fleet. A reserve was established with a view to increasing quotas by statistical area if market conditions improved. During 1982, a total of 344,248 pounds of capelin was landed.

FOREIGN ARRANGEMENTS

Permission was granted to Newfoundland Fishermen, Food and Allied Workers Union to engage in over-the-side sales utilizing two Portuguese trawlers in locations off the St. Barbe Coast between May 27th. to July 31st. for the purpose of purchasing groundfish. Licences were subject to the following conditions:- 1. Any movement of the vessel from its initial location must be with the express, written permission of the Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans, Gulf Region. 2. The direct sales operation must not interfere with other fish processing plants on the St. Barbe coast area. 3. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, or our Agents, are authorized to monitor the entire operation. 4. All applicable regulations pertaining to the operations of the foreign vessels in Canadian Fisheries waters will be adhered to,

-7- 5. The foreign vessel is not permitted to process the fish in any form of saltfish without the written authority of the Canadian Saltfish Corporation. 6. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans may place observers onboard each vessel on a continuous basis during the entire operation. 7. The Newfoundland Fishermen, Food and Allied Workers Union will notify the Regional Direct Sales Co- ordinator, Fisheries and Oceans, Gulf Region on a weekly basis of the amounts of groundfish sold under the agreement. 8. A written report must be submitted on the operation within forty-five (45) days of the completion of the project. 9. The Vessel must comply with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Operational Guidelines for Direct Sales of Fish to Foreign Vessels. 10. While the vessel is anchored, daily telex reports must be made to the Regional Director General for the Gulf Region. Each report shall contain the following information: a. name and side number of vessel, b. date and time of message, c. actual amount of fish purchased/loaded, d. state of product, e. destination of purchased product.

Vessels, Locations and Purchases (Cod)

Vessel Location Date Landings) s. Antonio Pascoal Port Saunders 29/05/82 -31/05/82 183,319 Antonio Pascoal Port aux Choix 01/06/82 -04/06/82 133,751 Antonio Pascoal Plum Point 08/06/82 - 12/06/82 74,786 Antonio Pascoal St. Barbe 13/06/82 - 03/07/82 1,393,452 Total 1,785,308 lbs. (round) Paid Value $245,262 Vessel Location Date Landings (Lbs. .)

Inacio Cunha St. Barbe 07/07/82 - 23/07/82 1,314,887 Inacio Cunha Raleigh 23/07/82 - 27/07/82 447,600

Total - 1,762,487 lbs. (round) Paid Value - $249,685

RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

The Resource. Allocation and Development Branch was responsible for five integral programs - Resource. Allocation, Atlantic Develop- ment, Economic Services, Licencing, and Fishermen's Assistance Program.

Resource Allocation

The primary responsibility of the Resource Allocation program was to develop, in conjunction with the fishing industry, management programs to establish effective harvesting of the marine resources in the. Area.

Formal resource management plans were developed for the ground- fish, herring, capelin and seal fisheries in NAFO areas 4RS - 3PN. The following tables summarize allocations to the various fleet sectors by season.

TABLE #1

Cod Quota - 4RS-3PN by Fleet Sector

TAC - 92,600 M.T. Foreign Allocation (France) 13,500 Canadian Allocation 79,100 Breakdown of Canadian Allocation:

Fixed Gear < 65' 37,700 35,700 (Jan. - Sept.) 2,000 (Sept. - Dec.) Mobile Gear > 65' 33,600 27,100 (4R-3PN) 6,500 (4S)

Mobile Gear 65' - 100' GBV 2,000. Mobile Gear 65' - 100' NGBV 500 Mobile Gear > 100' GBV 1,000 Mobile Gear > 100' NGBV 5,000

TABLE #2

Herring Quota - 4R-3PN by Fleet Sector

TAC - 10,000 M.T.

Mobile Gear 5,500

Cape Anguille to Cape St. George - 1,300 Cape St. George to Cape St. Gregory - 2,550 Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld - 1,650

Fixed Gear 4,500

Cape Anguille to Cape St. George - 2,250 Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld - 2,250

TABLE #3

Capelin Quota - 4R-3PN by Fleet Sector

TAC - 7,000 M.T. Purse Seiners 3,000.

Cape St. George to Cape St. Gregory - 3,000 Fixed Gear 4,000

Cape Anguille to Cape St. George - 1,000 Cape St. George to Cape St. Gregory - 1,000 Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche - 1,000 Point Riche to Cape Bauld - 1,000

-10- TABLE #4

Seal Quota - 4R-3PN by Fleet Sector

TAC - 12,425 5,625

Vessels > 35'

North Gulf Zone - 2,125 South Gulf Zone - 3,500

Vessels < 35' 6,800

North Gulf Zone - 3,300 South. Gulf Zone - 3,500

Atlantic Development Program

The Atlantic Development Program was deeply involved in the development of commercial fisheries identifying impeditments to the industry and devising and implementing programs and projects to remove such impediments.

Activities included development of improved fishing gear and vessels, demonstration of new or modified fishing techniques, and exploratory voyages to find new fishing grounds. The Branch was also involved in projects to enhance fish quality and cost-reducing techniques. Projects were often carried out jointly with experts from industry, research/education institutes, the Province, or other nations.

Shrimp Sorting Trawl

The objective of the shrimp sorting trawl was to determine the possibility and feasibility of using shrimp sorting trawls to eliminate the catches of immature and mature cod during the annual shrimp harvest in 4R.

Due to the late start-up of the shrimp fishery in the Port au Choix area in the spring, the by-catch of immature cod and capelin did not present any real problem. For this reason, the commercial testing of a sorting trawl was cancelled.

Funding allocated for this program was utilized to carry out a flume tank test of scale models of the sorting trawl that had been designed. The tests were conducted in Denmark with the results producing a sorting trawl design which will be tested commercially in the spring of 1983.

Flounder Survey

The feasibility of having a directed fishery for flounder using

. the single bottom trawl technique was th .e objective of the flounder survey.

The survey commenced on September 30th . . and concluded on November 3rd. The otter trawl used in the survey was an I.C. 292 flounder trawl scaled down in size to accommodate towing by a vessel less than sixty-five feet in length.

The survey was conducted in the area between Point Riche and Cape Bauld. Results were discouraging with very little flounder being landed. It is thought that low flounder catches could have been due to the lateness of the season, or the non-availability of flounder.

Groundfish Quality Enhancement Program for Inshore Draggers

The groundfish quality enhancement program for inshore draggers was initiated in order to develop, test and demonstrate handling and storage procedures as well as handling machinery and storage facilities necessary to eliminate quality problems in the summer inshore dragger fishery.

This project commenced late in July with NORDCO Limited being contracted to carry out the necessary work. The first assignment was to design an onboard handling system that was as simple as possible, requiring both a manual and mechanical operation. The system designed consisted of a conveyor system to carry fish from the deck of the boat to the table top. The fish, upon reaching the table top, were slashed and gutted and passed on to a washbox located beneath the table top. When full, the fish were de-watered and funnelled into the hold of the vessel.

Although having its problems, the system received approval of the fishermen in the area as having merit.

Longline Demonstration

The objective of the longline demonstration was to illustrate systems for effective baiting, handling and storing of longlines and to encourage individuals who were using gillnets to convert to

-12- longline fishing.

This project was conducted in the Raleigh area which is located at the extreme northern tip of Newfoundland. It involved the use of a random baiter, one hundred and fifty-four longlines rigged for fishing, loading racks for storage of the longlines, and a hydraulic hauler.

The project started on October 6th. and was terminated on October 30th. due to the lateness of the fishing season. While it was being conducted, adverse weather conditions created an environ- ment which affected the success of the operation. Catch rates were less than desirable; however, this result can be attributed to the fish having moved out of the area and adverse weather conditions.

Job Creation Program

Early in fiscal year 1982/83, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans began working on a plan to implement a Job Creation Program which would be forthcoming. This program was to become known as the Section 38 Program and was a joint effort of both the Department and Canada Employment and Immigration Commission (C.E.I.C.). DFO supplied the support dollars and C.E.I.C., changing their Unemploy- ment Insurance Act to allow for the participation of individuals who were on U.I.C., supplied the salary dollars.

The Area, while a part of the Gulf Region, worked very closely with the Newfoundland Region in the planning and implementation stages of this program. In fact, approval for the C.E.I.C. portion of the project had to be given by their St. John's office.

The program devised under the Section 38 Program, while all fisheries related, were structured towards the needs of the Depart- ment in the provision of better and improved facilities, especially the needs of the Protection and Regulations Branch. All projects took into consideration the needs of fishermen by way of providing for the repairs and construction of such facilities as community sheds, slipways and wharfs.

During fiscal year 1982/83, the Program provided the following:-

Projects - 27 Approved Jobs - 255 Work weeks - 2,001 Salary Dollars $480,240.00 Support Dollars - $578,516.00 Fishermen's Assistance Programs

The Fishing Vessel Insurance Plan and Fishing Vessel Assistance Program maintained responsibility for a small portion of the Newfoundland Region. The territory covered includes all that por- tion of Newfoundland included in the Gulf Region, and from Quirpon on the Northern Peninsula to the Beaches in White Bay, and from Burgeo to Francois along the south coast of the Newfoundland Region.

The program staff served one hundred and thirty-four communities within the Gulf Region and twenty-five communities in the Newfoundland Region for a total of one hundred and fifty-nine. There are twenty- two inland communities which may be served if need warrants. Total number of communities in the area served was one hundred and eighty- one.

The number of vessels licenced was:-

Class I Vessels up to 35' - 4,316 Class II Vessels 35' and up - 455

Total - 4,771

Vessel Insurance. Coverage

The Port aux Choix District office accounted for eighty-six new policies with an insured value of $10,589,300; the number of renewed policies was twenty-four, with an insured value of $1,566,200, making a total of one hundred and ten policies with total insurance value of $12,555,500. Average value of each policy was $110,505. The Port aux Basques District office wrote one hundred and thirty-six new and renewed policies with a total insured value of $3,684,500. Average value of each policy was $27,092.

Total number of policies for the area was two hundred and forty- five with a total insured value of $15,840,000. The average value of each policy was $64,390.

Vessel Claims

Nine total loss claims were paid with indemnity payments amounting to $298,355 and seven partial loss claims were paid amounting to $86,465 making a total of sixteen claims and total pay- ments of $384,820.

For the Port aux Choix District, two total loss claims were paid

-14- with indemnity payments amounting to $239,855, and four partial loss claims were paid amounting to $10,338.72, making a total of six claims and total payments of $250,193.79.

For the Port aux Basques District, seven total loss claims were paid with indemnity payments amounting to $58,500 and three partial loss claims were paid amounting to $76,126.79, making a total of ten claims and total payments of $134,626.79.

Subsidy Program

For modification and conversion, five applications were approved for a total cost of $70,000 with $17,500 paid in subsidy. All applications were approved in the Port aux Choix District.

In the Port aux Basques District, four applications were approved for subsidy for new construction, with a total construction cost of $951,382.48 with $175,345.50 paid in subsidy.

In the Port aux Choix District there were twenty-three applications approved for subsidy for new construction with a total construction cost of $8,687,252 with $1,564,512.25 paid in subsidy.

For the Area there was a total of twenty-seven applications approved for subsidy for new construction with a total construction cost of $9,634,634.48, with $1,739,857.75 paid in subsidy.

Licencing Section

This Section is responsible for 5,986 Commercial Fishing Licences, 3,384 Commercial Fishing Vessel Registrations and 3,197 Limited Entry Licences. For specific breakdown regarding licences, refer to Tables 5 - 9.

This program was administered in conjunction with Regional Office, St. John's. In March,'1983 Area Office will install a remote terminal from the on-line licencing system in the Newfoundland Region, which will increase the efficiency of issuing licences and accessing data.

The categorization program, implemented in 1980, continued during the year. For statistics on the appeal process refer to Table #10.

During this licence year, two new programs were designed and introduced. The Groundfish. Fixed Gear Licencing Policy and the Standardization of Salmon Fathomage for full-time fishermen. Both programs will be implemented on a full-scale for the 1983 fishing season.

-15- The Section identified new shrimp licences for issuance in the area 4R-3PN. As a result, guidelines for an Allocation Committee and method of issuing the licences by a public draw was established for action early in 1983.

Normal Fishing Seasons

The following is a breakdown of the normal fishing seasons for the area:-

ZONE AREA SEASON

3PN Grand Bruit - Cape Ray March 15 - November 30 4R Cape Ray - Martin's Point April 15 - September 30 4R Martin's Point - Salmon Point May 5 - August 31 4R Salmon Point - New Ferrolle May 1 - September 30 4R Shoal Cove - Cape Norman June 1 - October 31 4R Cape Norman - Cape Bauld May 1 - October 30 4R Blanc Sablon - Cape Charles June 1 - September 30

TABLE P5

Year End Totals - 1982

LICENCE TYPE FULL-TIME PART-TIME TOTAL

Commercial Fishing 2,932 3,054 5,986 Lobster 956 399 1,355 Salmon 549 152 701 Vessel 2,463 931 3,384 Herring (Gillnet) 787 24 811 Herring (Purse Seine 4 2 greater than 65') 6 Herring (Beach Seine) 1 0 1 Capelin (Purse Seine) 3 0 3 Capelin (Beach Seine) 1 0 1 Capelin (Trap) 2 0 2 Mackerel (Gillnet) 1 0 1 Mackerel (Purse Seine) 10 0 10

-16- LICENCE TYPE FULL-TIME PART-TIME TOTAL

Mackerel (Bar Seine) 2 0 2 Shrimp 36 0 36 Scallop 143 9 152 Groundfish (Otter Trawl) 98 2 100 Groundfish (Danish Seine) 11 5 16

TABLE #6

Vessels by Length Class for Gulf Region - 1982

0-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-99 100 +

1512 1091 466 158 99 53 15 1

TABLE #7

Vessels by Length Class by NAFO Division - 1982

Length NAFO Division 4R NAFO Division 3PN Total

0 -19 1,258 281 1,539 20-24 1,037 69 1,106 25-34 463 41 504 35-44 141 20 161 45-54 83 16 99 55-64 43 10 53 65-99 12 3 15 100 + 1 0 1

Total 3,038 440 3,478 TABLE #8

Mobile Groundfish by NAFO Division - 1982

NAFO Division Type of Mobile Gear 4R 3PN Total

Otter Trawl 92 8 100 Danish Seine 1 15 16

Total 93 23 116

TABLE #9

Lobster by Fishing Zone - Including Historical Overlaps

Fishing Lobster No. of Pots Zone Full-time Part-time Total Licenced

12 59 22 81 5,013 13 366 214 580 99,700 14 530 163 693 173,494

Total 955 399 1,354 278,207

TABLE #10

Salmon by Fishing Zone - Including Historical Overlaps

Amount of Fishing Salmon Fathoms Zone Full-time Part-time Total Licenced

12 116 43 159 36,820 13 137 66 203 26,740 14 340 44 384 60,744

Total 593 153 746 124,304 TABLE #11

Results of 1982 Appeals Process

Level of Total Upgraded to Retained as Appeal Received Full-time Part-time

First 272 112 160 Second 21 7 14

Economic Services Branch

The Economic Services Branch was responsible for the gathering and compilation of statistics relating to the commercial fishery of Western Newfoundland and Southern Labrador.

TABLE #12

Landings and Landed Value by Species for 4R-3PN

Species 3PN 4R Total Value

Groundfish:

Cod 37,587,542 101,327,058 23,318,131 Haddock 660,405 268,900 170,079 Redfish 4,563,716 200,832 495,418 Halibut 26,839 32,595 69,174 Plaice 637,412 1,771,162 335,124 Yellowtail 88 - 9 Greysole 1,430,533 461,104 334,338 Winter Flounder 461 60,889 5,416 Turbot 1,636 271,527 37,583 Pollock 8,521 219,933 18,981 White Hake 276,731 127,429 27,826 Catfish 420,089 506,178 91,568 Lumpfish 43,825 - 657

45,657,798 105,247,607 24,904,304

-19- Species 3PN 4R Total Value

Pelagics and Estuarial:

Herring 1,299 22,101,983 2,170,917 Mackerel 1,221 159,155 10,779 Eels - 46,449 24,339 Salmon 151,804 262,412 736,364 Skate 1,272 75 51 Smelts - 23,133 9,427 Capelin - 344,248 24,441 Trout - 1,003 639

155,596 22,938,458 2,976,957

Molluscs and Crustaceans:

Clams - 600 120 Scallops 1,032,110 548,988 Squid 7,005 61,036 4,825 Lobster 9,551 1,835,238 4,100,797 Shrimp - 3,952,341 1,977,597

16,606 6,881,325 6,632,327

Miscellaneous:

Cod Livers - 950 40 Shark Liver 20,617 7,724 Tongues 13,730 32,498 49,141 Cod Roe 38,637 1 6,814 Cod Liver Oil 1,086 997 Shark Fins 1,709 - 1,328 Lump Roe 300,890 237,548 175,731

375,583 272,083 241,775 TABLE #13

1982 Landings by Species by Gear 4R-3PN

Species Mobile Fixed Total

Cod 63,558,952 75,355,648 138,914,600 Herring 12,426,152 9,677,130 22,103,282 Mackerel - 160,376 160,376 Capelin - 344,248 344,248 Salmon - 414,216 414,216 Lobster - 1,844,789 1,844,789 Shrimp 3,952,341 - 3,952,341 Scallops 1,032,110 - 1,032,110

All amounts in pounds round weight.

TABLE #14

Commercial Salmon Landings by Statistical Section

Section 1979 1980 1981 1982

38 85,921 131,214 92,000 55,988 39 44,718 107,907 86,217 95,816 40 11,865 33,835 10,247 14,616 41 39,845 54,618 46,766 22,696 42 2,399 3,178 1,918 2,632 43 126 1,437 840 2,952 44 16,017 50,389 23,437 25,340 45 18,000 24,861 11,056 21,482 46 29,430 15,000 19,797 6,041 47 10,418 6,420 11,462 8,274 48 7,337 15,643 19,136 15,329 49 23,627 28,057 24,273 38,697 50 70,834 143,346 114,902 101,614 01 6,762 3,607 5,040 2,739

367,299 619,512 467,091 414,216

-21- Sections 38 and 39 - Covers Statistical Area 3PN - Burgeo to Cape Ray.

Sections 40 and 41 - Covers Statistical Area K - Bay St. George

Sections 42, 43, and 44 - Covers Statistical Area L - Cape St. George to Cape St. Gregory.

Sections 45, 46, and 47 - Covers Statistical Area M - Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche.

Sections 48, 49, and 50 - Covers Statistical Area N - Point Riche to Cape Charles.

Section 01 - Covers part of Statistical Area A, which is between Cape Norman and Cape Bauld.

PROTECTION AND REGULATIONS BRANCH

The Protection and Regulations Branch administered coastal and inland fisheries management programs. Some of these programs were developed by the Branch itself, while others were the result of recommendations of other organizations such as the Gulf Region Herring Management Committee or the Groundfish and Shrimp Advisory Committees, along with ministerial decisions (e.g., a licencing program for all persons engaged in specific fisheries).

Patrol Vessels

Due to the many restrictions in recent years respecting licencing, limited fisheries, gear markings, quotas, etc., more emphasis was placed on commercial fisheries than in previous years. However, operations were still somewhat limited since there was a shortage of boats and motors to do an effective job of coastal patrol.

Of great assistance in coastal and near shore patrol activity was the M/V Gander Bay. A four-man, non watch-keeping vessel of 65 ft., length overall and powered with a 235 h.p. Allis Chalmers, engine, the Gander Bay logged approximately 7,600 miles from east of Port aux Basques to Red Bay, Labrador.

The M/V Gander Bay operated in the Port aux Basques area during the months of January, February and March when the winter fishery was in full swing. The vessel then moved northward with the approach of spring, checking fishing activity enroute. Again this season, enforce- ment personnel were placed onboard and operating from an eighteen foot aluminum boat, checked literally hundreds of fishermen and fishing gear

-22- for infractions of fishery regulations. The M/V Gander Bay also played an important role in checking the mobile fleet engaged with shrimping and groundfish operations along the Northern Peninsula and in Southern Labrador for conformity with mesh sizes.

Dial-A-Poacher Program

This program was a new concept in fisheries enforcement. As the Deer Lake sub-district was an area where considerable poaching occurs, it was selected to pilot the project.

The program commenced on June 1st. with a summer student assigned to handle and dispatch all calls. Two vehicles equipped with radio telephones were assigned to the program. When a call was received it was scrutinized and then passed on by way of radio telephone to Officers patrolling the local area. A Code-a-Phone was installed to record messages when personnel were not available and there was an emergency number given (the home phone number of the Fishery Officer on call) if the complaint required immediate attention.

On implementing the program, the Area's Communications Officer publicized it by way of radio, television and the local newspaper.

The program worked well, as in 1982 Deer Lake saw a big decrease in the poaching effort.

The following is a breakdown of calls received and charges laid as a result of those calls:- Number of calls received - 27 Number of legitimate calls - 22 Number of charges laid - 15

Examples of fines registered:-

Netting inland waters - 2 mos. jail (no fine) Fishing in a prohibited - $750.00 area Catching over the daily - $500.00 bag limit Taking of immature fish - $250.00

This program operated until mid-September and was accepted quite readily by the local anglers and was fully supported by the Salmon Preservation Association for the Waters of Newfoundland (SPAWN) and other conservation groups.

- 23 - Violations

The following is a breakdown of prosecutions, convictions, discharges, and cases pending for the various fisheries:-

No. of No. of Prosecutions Convictions Discharges Pending

Sports 89 76 Fishery 6 7

Inshore 68 Domestic 68 Fishery

Lobster 34 26 Fishery 4 4

Commercial Salmon 1 1 Fishery

Herring 7 6 1 Fishery

Sealing Fishery

Commercial Registration 9 7 2 and Licencing

Number of Forfeitures = 92 Opening and Closing Dates - Scheduled Waters

The following is a breakdown of opening and closing dates for scheduled waters:-

Fox Island River - July 3rd. - July 16th. Little Codroy and Tributaries - July 1st. - August 15th. Little Barachois Brook and - July 1st. - August 15th. Tributaries Harry's River and Tributaries - July 1st. - August 15th. Serpentine River - July 1st. - August 31st. Torrent River - July 1st. - August 31st.

Closed Rivers:-

- Highlands River and Tributaries - Cook's Brook - Hughes Brook - Watson's Brook (St. Barbe)

INSPECTION SERVICES

Through its Inspection Officers and co-operation with similar branches in other DFO Regions, this Branch was responsible for enforcing the Fish Inspection Act and Regulations. This involved the inspection of fish products and vessels to ensure that no tainted, unwholesome or decomposed fish products are imported into Canada, or exported between provinces or to foreign markets.

The Branch surveyed, registered and licenced all fish plants in the area for compliance with National and Provincial Government Inspection Regulations as they relate to construction, equipment and operating requirements.

This Branch also provided technical assistance to industry on processing technology, plant improvements as well as monitoring the production of fish products to ensure protection and safety for the consumer.

National Inspection Program

Inspection personnel in the Area monitored a total of sixty-six

-25- registered fish processing establishments. This activity was directed toward ensuring that plants met the construction and operating require- ments as specified in Sections I and II of the Fish Inspection Regulations. Areas of non-compliance were identified to plant manage- ment for correction.

In addition to plant inspections, in-plant sanitation was also assessed by routine bacteriological examination of fish samples from various plants. Bacteriological analysis of plant water supplies were checked on a regular basis.

A special project to evaluate plants for the presence of equipment containing P.C.B.'s was completed during 1982. This project was a joint departmental investigation co-ordinated by the Environmental Protection Service (E.P.S.).

Final product inspections were conducted routinely during the year by field staff. Requests from the processing sector for certification of various products covered most of these inspections. Product certification by DFO personnel is a requirement of some export markets. All products so certified are subject to a complete inspection for quality, identity, grade as applicable, and labelling.

Inspection staff in this area issued over two hundred and fifty such certificates in 1982 for a variety of products including pickled herring, salt fish, cod block, shrimp, stockfish, dried squid and fish meal. Inspection of final product for other than certification was also carried out on an on-going basis, as time permitted.

Quality of fish landings were monitored as part of the mandate of the National Inspection Program. Under this section fish is graded as fit/unfit for processing. No major problems were identified under this activity.

Quality Improvement Program

Most of the emphasis of Inspection staff in the Area was placed on two major elements of the Quality Improvement Program (Q.I.P.); the Vessel Certification Program and the Final Product Grade Standards.

Under the Vessel Certification Program, field personnel concen- trated on certification of vessels in the 45 ft. class and over. A vessel subsidy program was available for vessels in the 45 ft. to 75 ft. category. This program offered each owner a maximum of one thousand dollars to make improvements to the vessel which could main- tain the quality of the fish while onboard. Examples of such eligible items include additional insulation or approved coatings for fish holds.

The other element of the Q.I.P. which was given emphasis by Inspection personnel was organoleptic assessment of groundfish fillets

-26- in accordance with the proposed final product grade standards for groundfish. This activity provided input from staff into assessing suitability of the proposed standard. It is intended that ground- fish be subject to mandatory final product grade standards, thus ensuring a consistent level of product quality.

Another element of the Q.I.P. covered by Inspection staff was that generally referred to as U.H.H.T. (unloading, handling, holding, transportation). Activities under this heading included for the most part inspection of vehicles transporting fish. Only a limited number of vehicle inspections were completed in 1982 and no major problems were found in those inspected.

Fish Inspection Laboratory

The Fish Inspection Laboratory (F.I.L.) provided analytical support to the field in both bacteriology and chemistry.

A total of 1,905 fish samples were subjected to bacteriological analysis. Results of this testing indicated no significant bacterio- logical problems in fish processed in the Area. In addition, a total of 195 plant water samples were assessed for bacteriological quality. Again, the results of these analyses indicated no significant problem with plant water in use during 1982 throughout the Area.

A total of 69 chemistry tests were completed by F.I.L. These tests consisted mainly of moisture and fat content. Moisture tests were completed primarily for the stockfish producers in an advisory capacity. Fat analysis was completed in conjunction with the herring fishery.

Lab personnel were also involved in assessing groundfish fillets in accordance with the proposed final grade standards. A total of 162 such examinations were completed by F.I.L. staff.

General

A number of product detentions took place during the year. These detentions were as a result of labelling infractions and non- compliance with product grade standards.

One charge was laid in the Port aux Basques district. This involved the trucking of fish which was not covered as required by regulation. The Court found the accused guilty but for various reasons gave an absolute discharge.

In July, Inspection operations were subjected to a Management

-27- Review (audit) by Regional Headquarters. This review covered numerous areas and was intended to advise local management of problem areas, etc. Plans were made for the "phasing out" of the Corner Brook District Office. As a result, the Port aux Basques and Port aux Choix District Offices would take on additional areas of responsibility. Inspection staff in Corner Brook would report to the District Super- visor in Port aux Basques

SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS AND FACILITIES DIRECTORATE

Projects undertaken by Small Craft Harbours and Facilities Directorate in the Area during the year were covered under two sep- arate funding envelopes.

The period from January 1st. to March 31st. saw the Area still operating under the Newfoundland Regional Headquarters in St. John's. Starting in April of 1982, the Area became operational under the newly established Gulf Region. During the earlier period, the Branch's regular program and its funding was controlled in St. John's whereas Canada Community Development Program (C.C.D.P.) and minor operations and maintenance (0 & M) funding was controlled in Corner Brook.

Regular program funding was priorized on a provincial basis while the remainder was priorized on an area basis at the Corner Brook office. During this earlier period, the Newfoundland Region's portion of the Labrador coast was also under the jurisdiction of the S.C.H. & F.D. office in Corner Brook. Staff strength to undertake the complete program included one person year, two service contracts in support of the C.C.D.P. program.

April 1st. saw numerous changes occuring with S.C.H. & F.D. in Corner Brook. Funding approved for the Area was transferred in total to Corner Brook which operated completely separate from the remainder of the Newfoundland Region.

Because of operational changes and various complex funding arrangements, no attempt will be made in the following report to separate funding received prior to April 1st. from that received under the new Gulf Region. The approved budget for the Area, in- cluding all emergency funds and C.C.D.P. programs, came to just over three million dollars.

Regular Program

The S.C.H. & F.D. Regular Program includes projects which were

-28- handled by the Department of Public Works Canada (D.P.W.) from their conception to construction completion. These projects were normally those of a contract value of ten thousand dollars or more and in- cluded new facilities or repairs to existing facilities.

Projects were undertaken at the following locations:-

Cow Head - Breakwater extension Phase I (carry-over from 1981) Black Duck Cove - Breakwater repairs (carry-over from 1981) Port aux Choix - Wharf demolition Port aux Choix - Wharf repairs.

Property Acquisition

Before S.C.H. & F.D. could construct a new facility or assume ownership of a facility constructed under another program, it had to acquire the necessary property and water lot to assure public access to the site as well as room for future expansion.

Property acquisitions were underway at the following locations:-

Anchor Point - Land necessary for new marginal wharf. - Water lot necessary for new marginal wharf. Bank Head Cover - Land necessary for slipway site. Blue Beach - Land necessary for harbour development. - Water lot necessary for harbour improvements. Codroy - Land necessary for harbour improvements. - Water lot necessary for harbour improvements. - Land necessary for new harbour development. - Water lot necessary for harbour improvements. L'anse au Loup - Land necessary for new fishermen's wharf. - Water lot necessary for new fishermen's wharf. Little Port - Land necessary for wharf access. - Water lot necessary for wharf access. St. Paul's - Land and water lot necessary for new wharf.

-29- Canada Community Development Program

The C.C.D.P. program has been ongoing for a number of years and normally the projects were approved in late fall with on-site work starting either during the winter or the following spring.

It was the policy of the Corner Brook S.C.H. & F.D. office to financially support as few as possible C.C.D.P. projects in order to assure their successful completion.

Special funding was received to financially support good, worth- while projects which fall within the development priorities of the Branch. Another stipulation of the Corner Brook office was that the structure, when successfully completed, be turned over to the S.C.H. & F.D. for a nominal fee. S.C.H. & F.D. would then assume respon- sibility for future administration and maintenance.

S.C.H. & F.D. used the services of two people employed by D.P.W. to offer technical advice to the C.C.D.P. projects it became involved in during the year. These individuals were responsible for preparing pre-construction surveys, cost estimates, etc.; maintaining contact and providing advice during construction; and ensuring the successful completion of each project. The two were continually in travel status through the Area and were an integral part of the C.C.D.P. assistance.

The major projects undertaken included the following:-

Bartlett's Harbour - Wharf extension (Phase I) Cook's Harbour - Small boat wharf Flower's Cove - Wharf extension (Phase I) Pinware - Wharf extension (Phase I) Ship Cove - Wharf extension (Phase II) St. Carol's - Breakwater wharf (Phase I) Straitsview - Fishermen's wharf extension Anchor Point - Marginal wharf (Phase I) Savage Cove - Fishermen's wharf (Phase I)

All these projects were completed by year-end except for a number of concrete decks which will be poured next spring. Overall, the program went well except for a number of problems which occurred at Anchor Point. Unfortunately, these problems were outside the respon- sibility of the S.C.H. & F.D.

Approvals were received in December for the latest phase of the C.C.D.P. Program. The first priority under this phase was to provide both financial and technical assistance to projects already initiated

-30- under a previous phase. Projects which will be involved are:-

Savage Cove - Fishermen's Wharf (Phase II) Bartlett's Harbour - Wharf Extension (Phase II) Port Saunders - Fishermen's Wharf (Phase III) Fox Island River - Breakwater Repairs and Extension Harbour LeCou - Wharf Extension Rose Blanche - Fishermen's Wharf Extension Numerous Small Sites- Supply of materials depending on availability of funds.

Minor 0 & M

Numerous requests were received for emergency dredging, minor road work, wharf repairs, or other small projects which were im- portant to maintain existing facilities. Approximately seventy Emergency Work Orders (E.W.O.) were issued for a total expenditure of over $200,000.00. These E.W.O.'s were important to the activites of the Branch and provided an avenue of quick response on an emergency item.

Emergency Dredging

Funds were received late in August to undertake emergency dredging at Codroy, Crabb's River, Fox Island River, Parsons Pond and Trout River. Negotiations are still underway to obtain the services of a D.P.W. dredge from the Maritimes to undertake some of this work. D.P.W. engineering staff in St. John's are preparing tender packages for each project and hopefully the work can be done by the end of fiscal year 1982/83.

Special Employment Initiatives Program

Additional funding was received late in the summer to undertake a number of capital and 0 & M projects under a special make-work type of program called Special Employment Initiatives. Projects included under this two year program were:-

Blue Beach - Wharf Construction Rouzes Brook - Marginal Wharf Codroy - English Point Breakwater Forrester's Point Wharf Re-construction

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I Frenchman's Cove - Wharf Extension Port aux Choix - Harbour Development (Phase II) Raleigh - Wharf Extension Anchor Point - Financial support to C.C.D.P. project Savage Cove - Financial support to C.C.D.P. project Green Island Brook - Wharf Repairs Rose Blanche - Breakwater Repairs Woody Point - Wharf Repairs

By year-end, the Blue Beach and Rouzes Brook projects had been awarded and tenders called for the project at Codroy. The project at

Woody Point was completed by S.C.H. & F.D. staff earlier in the . summer. The remaining projects should go to public tender early in the new year.

Program Highlights

Port aux Choix - Fire Fighting Equipment

Over the past couple of years it has become evident that S.C.H. & F.D. should provide some form of fire fighting equipment, at least at its major ports. Fire had destroyed a recently completed wharf at Lark Harbour and fires broke out at both Red Bay and Rouzes Brook.

Replacement costs for a major facility now runs in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and destruction by fire would be a major blow to a community's economy.

In conjunction with the Dominion Fire Commissioner's office in St. John's, S.C.H. & F.D. purchased approximately $10,000.00 worth of fire fighting equipment for the volunteer fire brigade at Port aux Choix, the largest fishing port under S.C.H. & F.D. jurisdiction. The Fire Commissioner assisted in ordering the equipment, holding two training seminars with the local brigade and maintaining ongoing in volvement with them.

Already the equipment has been used in fighting a boat fire at Port aux Choix this past fall.

Plans call for additional sets to be acquired over the next two years for installation at some of our other major ports.

-32- ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

The Administration Branch, Area Office, Corner Brook became fully operational on April 1st. when actual transfers of administrative services became effective from the Newfoundland Region to the Gulf Region.

Changes within the Branch included transfer of all records and files from the Branches to a Central Filing System. All purchases of supplies and services for the Branches under the Area Office set- up were handled and processed by the Procurement Clerk.

Sections which came under the Administration Branch included Financial Management Services, Materiel Management, and Administrative Services for the Area's Branches, which in turn manages and carries out a wide range of functions.

Inventory records were in the process of being transferred from the Newfoundland Region to the new Gulf Region. It is hoped that this will be completed by March 15th., 1983.

COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH

The Communications Branch commenced operations in mid-April and provided a varied range of services for the Department and for the general public.

Some fifty news releases were distributed to the media and several television and radio interviews with regard to Departmental policy, projects and decision, etc., were arranged for DFO personnel, particularly with fishery-oriented shows.

The Branch designed and produced brochures, pamphlets and book- lets on subjects such as the Commercial Lobster Fishery, the Commercial Salmon Fishery, Fishermen's Information Bulletin, Dial-A- Poacher Program, etc.

Commencing in April, a monthly staff newsletter (Western Waters) was published and distributed to all staff throughout the Area. Input for the newsletter was received from staff in all Sub-districts. The Branch also contributed articles to the Fo'c'sle, the Newfoundland Region's newsletter.

Assistance was given to Protection and Regulations in formulating the Dial-A-Poacher Program and to the Statistics Branch as the Communications Branch supplies weekly statistics on the sports salmon fishery to the various media during the season.

Communications attended and assisted in several "Career Days" at

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The Branch is still in the process of setting up a library of films, slides, video-tapes and printed material for use by all Branches.

Communications attended and assisted in meetings with fisher- men's organizations and departmental conferences, etc.

Photography played an important role as Communications took pictures which were used in the staff newsletter, the Fo'c'sle, on the new covers for Area management plans, etc., in pamphlets, and at DFO Headquarters in Corner Brook. 70° es° 60° 55° i c- i 1

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