News releases from Fisheries and Aquaculture (Page 1)

The sportfishing season gets underway Saturday, April 1, in many lakes and rivers across Nova Scotia.

The Province is moving forward with recommendations from an advisory committee to improve aquaculture regulations in Nova Scotia.

Taking small operators into account when making regulations, transparency and public participation emerged as key themes during public engagement on aquaculture regulations.

Anglers can sportfish at 63 lakes this Heritage Day long weekend, February 18-20, without a general fishing licence.

The winter sportfishing season is now open in Nova Scotia.

Lobster fishing season begins Monday, November 28, in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Dumping Day, as it is known in lobster fishing areas 33 and 34, brings excitement and opportunity – but also great risk.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig recognized outstanding contributions in three important Nova Scotia industries with the Minister’s Awards of Excellence today, October 13.

The government is taking steps to protect Nova Scotia’s native species of fish, including Atlantic salmon and brook trout.

Nova Scotians are invited to share their feedback on the Province’s aquaculture regulations during four weeks of public consultation.

Community groups, fishing-related organizations and others can once again access funding to support ocean and shoreline cleanup projects throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia sportfishing is once again garnering international attention. The popular show The New Fly Fisher is in Cape Breton this week filming an episode on summer salmon fishing in the Margaree River.

An investment of more than $2 million by the Province and the federal government will support the redevelopment of the oyster industry in the Bras d’Or Lake by addressing the spread of a devastating parasite and providing oyster seed.

Nova Scotians can enjoy sportfishing on one of the province’s many waterways when the 2022 season opens Friday, April 1.

Seven Nova Scotian seafood companies are sharpening their competitive edge by certifying under the Nova Scotia Seafood Quality Program, with more encouraged to sign up.

Lobster fishing crews in southwestern Nova Scotia are reminded to make safety a priority and follow rules and guidelines as they begin their fishing season.

On rappelle aux équipes de pêche au homard dans le sud-ouest de la province que leur sécurité doit être leur priorité et qu’elles doivent suivre les règles et les lignes directrices en ce début de saison de la pêche.

Changes to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act introduced today, October 19, will increase the size of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board from three members to up to 10 to ensure the availability of board members for meetings and hearings.

The province and the Government of Canada are providing more than $13 million to support value-added seafood processing and assist harvesters with updated technology, equipment and processes to improve the holding, handling and processing of lobsters.

Nova Scotia seafood companies with high-quality products are encouraged to apply for a new certification that will give them a competitive advantage in global markets.

Aquaculture is an important economic driver for rural, coastal and Indigenous communities, and Atlantic Canada is well positioned to increase aquaculture production as global demand for sustainably sourced seafood grows.