Lack of Dredging Poses Potential Safety Issues for P.E.I. Lobster Crews
More than a dozen lobster vessels sailing in and out of North Rustico Harbour were stuck offshore for a period of time as they struggled to land their catches on Tuesday, April 29.
Struggling to sail back to shore on a low tide and sand bars, a few of the vessels resorted to docking their boats elsewhere, according to CBC reports.
In a statement to The Guardian on April 23, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) said two P.E.I. harbours were undergoing dredging in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 24...
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