Tag Archives: P.E.I.
Fall lobster season off to a windy start on P.E.I.
Because of the windy forecast Fisheries and Oceans Canada didn’t make the final decision to go ahead with setting day until Thursday night. The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association says five of 10 Island harbours wanted to wait until Monday. <Read more here> 07:54
Nova Scotia, P.E.I. lobster fisheries shut down – “We were blindsided. Never seen this coming at all,”
The lobster fishery in Nova Scotia has come to a standstill, and some P.E.I. fishermen have been told to tie up their boats. In Nova Scotia, lobster . P.E.I. fishermen have been put on quotas or told not to fish at all. Read more here 07:38
Lobster catches on P.E.I. down about 40 percent
The president of the 
says lobster catches continue to be down dramatically this spring compared to last year. Mike McGeoghegan blames poor weather and cold water temperatures. “I’d say the catches are down by about forty percent just because of the temperature,” said McGeoghegan. Read more here 14:12
Food safety concerns cost Red Cove plant in Cape Wolfe, P.E.I. seafood plant its registration
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has not renewed the registration of a P.E.I. seafood processor, citing food safety concerns. The Red Cove plant at Cape Wolfe in western P.E.I. was registered to process lobster, crab and mollusks. The CFIA says the registration was not renewed, effective May 8, 2014. Read more here 16:48
Changes coming to Maritime Lobster Fishery
Two reports recommend the establishment of a shore price before the lobster season starts. more@troymedia 12:14
P.E.I. looks to Japan for seafood exports
There’s growing potential for P.E.I. seafood in the Japanese market, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. He says a recent visit by the Canadian trade commissioner for Japan provided an opportunity to promote the high quality and value of P.E.I. seafood products. continue reading
