Quebec Fishermen Worry over Survival of Shrimp Fishery
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [CBC News] By Angelica Montgomery - July 24, 2017
Northern shrimp population sees 50 per cent drop over last 10 years
In his 20 years as a shrimp fisherman, Sylvain Bujold says 2017 has been the most difficult season yet. The fishing boat captain in Matane, Que. is bringing in half the yield he would normally expect.
"It's almost at the point where you wonder whether it's worth going out," he said. "The catch isn't there."
The northern shrimp population in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has dropped by 50 per cent in the past 10 years, according to ...
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