Nova Scotia looks to keep redfish quota as other provinces want in
A Nova Scotia seafood company is urging the federal government to wait several years before starting a large-scale commercial harvest for redfish in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Also known as ocean perch, the species has made a remarkable comeback after a 25-year moratorium.
"This biomass is huge. It's probably the largest in history," said Jan Voutier of Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd., a Nova Scotia redfish harvester and processor.
It's believed 3.5 million tonnes of redfish are in the gulf today, setting the stage for a looming interprovincial conflict in Atlantic Canada over who gets a piece of the action.
"All of a sudden, everyone wants to rush in and get the pot of...
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