Vendredi dernier, l’honorable Diane Lebouthillier, la ministre des Pêches et des Océans du Canada, a annoncé une décision longtemps attendue au sujet de la réouverture de la pêche commerciale du sébaste dans le golfe du Saint-Laurent, connu sous le nom de Sébaste de l’unité 1. À ce stade, l’Atlantic Groundfish Council et ses membres attendent […]
Le « Projet d’amélioration de la pêche » emblématique du cabillaud de Terre Neuve se poursuit alors que le stock est hors de la zone de critique
Des parties prenantes se sont rencontrées hier à Barcelone pour discuter du « Projet d’amélioration de la pêche » (PAF) en cours pour le cabillaud de Terre Neuve. Les participants partagent tous une longue histoire dans le secteur du cabillaud ainsi qu’un profond engagement envers l’objectif ultime d’une pêche pour le cabillaud de Terre Neuve […]
Iconic Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ continues as stock is out of the critical zone
(April 23, 2024 – Barcelona, Spain) – Stakeholders met in Barcelona yesterday to discuss the ongoing Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ (FIP). The participants share a long history in the cod business, and a deep commitment to the ultimate objective of a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified Northern cod fishery. Stakeholders include Sustainable Fisheries Partnership […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council awaiting details of Unit 1 redfish decision, focused on maximizing Canada’s position in a highly competitive global market
Last Friday, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced a long-awaited decision on the reopening of the commercial redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, known as Unit 1 Redfish. At this stage, the Atlantic Groundfish Council and its members are awaiting more information on the decision to better understand […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council emphasizing sustainability and the gradual rebuilding of south coast cod stock
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a technical briefing on the latest science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock, located off the south coast of Newfoundland. This briefing will be followed up by Groundfish Advisory Committee meetings in January, where industry stakeholders will further discuss the stock with DFO before Canada and France meet […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Announces New President
August 21, 2023 (Halifax) – Alberto Wareham, incoming Chairman of the Atlantic Groundfish Council (AGC), announced today that Ms. Sylvie Lapointe has been appointed as the new President of the Council. Ms. Lapointe will attend the Council’s biannual general membership meeting being held in Halifax this week. Sylvie has a Bachelor of Law from the […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Announces New Director of Fisheries Management and Science
Vanessa Byrne has been named Director of Fisheries Management and Science for the Atlantic Groundfish Council (AGC). Having grown up in a small community in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, and recalling the effects of the cod moratorium, Vanessa has been interested in sustainable fisheries ever since. She carries a deep-rooted passion for ensuring that […]
Industry Association unveils new name, brand, echoing commitment to the future of the fishery in Atlantic Canada
Today, on the eve of its biannual meeting, the Groundfish Enterprise Allocation Council (GEAC) unveiled its new name, the Atlantic Groundfish Council®. The rebrand includes a new website and tagline Responsibly Harvesting for Tomorrow, emphasizing the association’s commitment to a balanced, sustainable groundfish industry that puts the responsible management of the resource first and foremost. […]
Northern Cod FIP Joint Meeting
On November 27, 2018, the Northern Cod Acoustic Tracking Project held its first joint meeting with the Steering and Technical Committees in St. John’s, NL. The project is a key part of the Northern Cod (2J3KL) Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) led by the Atlantic Groundfish Council (formerly GEAC) and the Association of Seafood Producers. The […]
Marks & Spencer visits NL
In November 2018, Marks & Spencer (M&S), multinational retailer and buyer of Newfoundland cod, visited Newfoundland and Labrador. During their time in NL, Steve McLean, Head of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (left) and Hannah Macintyre, Fisheries & Aquaculture Manager (center) attended briefings with officials with Atlantic Groundfish Council, as well as science and resource management […]