(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 […]
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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
(23 avril 2024 – Barcelone, Espagne) – 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 […]
2024 Northern Cod Assessment Confirms Improved Stock Status
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a technical briefing on the 2024 science assessment for the 2J3KL Northern cod stock off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The science assessment was peer-reviewed last week and Northern cod was determined to be within the Cautious Zone in 2024, at around 20% above the Limit […]
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 […]
L’Atlantic Groundfish Council en attente de détails sur la décision du sébaste de l’unité 1, axée sur la maximisation de la position du Canada dans un marché mondial hautement concurrentiel
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 […]
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 […]
AGC Welcomes More Positive Perspective of Northern Cod Status
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a briefing on the latest scientific review of the 2J3KL Northern cod stock off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The review used a wider suite of data and a more complete timeline, which resulted in a revised Limit Reference Point (LRP) for this iconic stock. Under […]
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 […]
Year-round harvesting sector echoes optimism and commitments to the future of the seafood industry at annual meeting in St. John’s
Yesterday, members of the Atlantic Groundfish Council gathered in St. John’s, NL to discuss challenges and priorities for the coming months and years. The Council membership is comprised of primarily family-owned businesses with quota shares in groundfish fisheries, and are united by a deep commitment to responsible and sustainable harvesting. “Our members are uniquely positioned […]