Byrne Announces Funding to Support Sustainable Redfish Fishery for Harvesters

Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Gerry Byrne announced funding to support the establishment of a sustainable redfish fishery for harvesters.

An investment of $47,000 to the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union from the Fisheries Research Grant Program will support experimental fishing work of Unit 1 redfish in Western Newfoundland.

The Fisheries Research Grant Program supports the increased understanding of fish stocks adjacent to Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the province’s role in contributing to sustainable fisheries management.

The program provides grants towards collaborative research on valuable species such as cod, snow crab and Atlantic halibut. Proponents include fishing industry groups, academia and non-government organizations.