P.E.I. Tuna Fisherman Getting Atlantic Bluefin Quota Increase
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [CBC] - June 29, 2015 -
P.E.I. tuna fishermen will see an increase in the quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna this year.
The quota will increase by about 30 tonnes, which works out to about 100 tuna.
According to a news release from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, there are more than 300 tuna fishermen across P.E.I.
Jeff MacNeill is one of them. He says the increase in quota could bring in a lot of extra income, especially given that last year, fishermen were receiving about $6,000 to $7,000 for an average-sized tuna.
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