Another fishery improvement project (FIP) for the iconic yet embattled Newfoundland and Labrador cod fishery has been launched — the second this month — in an effort to revive fish populations to commercial viability.
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-
The two groups say the northern cod stock in NAFO area 2J3KL has shown signs of growth since 2006, with trends pointing to further increases with good management.
“The goal of this Fisheries Improvement Project is to enable the historic and now recovering northern cod stock to rebuild to the levels necessary for the fisheries, coastal communities and associated industries to thrive,” said David Miller,
The Seafood Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPONL) and the Fogo Island Co-Op are backing the project. Less than two weeks ago, the Association of Seafood Producers, which is the client for several Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries, launched its own FIP with a group of seafood producers based in the region.
The FFAW-
“Harvesters and their communities will be those most affected by the management practices of the cod fisheries”, said FFAW-Unifor President Keith Sullivan. “We are pleased to work with WWF-Canada and other partners who recognize harvesters’ commitment to
In January 2011, WWF-Canada and Icewater