Increased Weekly Landing Limits, Longer Season in DFO’s Northern Cod Plan
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [The Packet] - May 31, 2017
This year’s northern cod season will open on June 12 and close on November 30, according to the groundfish management plan announced by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on Thursday.
The plan for NAFO Divisions 2J3KL includes increased weekly landing limits, an extended season and the removal of the 12-mile limit, which were suggestions in the proposal put forward by the Newfoundland and Labrador Groundfish Industry Development Council (NLGIDC).
In a news release Friday, the Fish, Food and Allied Workers...
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