The Fisheries Broadcast from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador
Summary: CBC Radio's "The Broadcast," as it is affectionately known, since going on the air in 1951, has been dedicated to covering stories about the fishing industry, reflecting the people and the communities that depend on the sea for their livelihood.
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Some crab fishermen say landing their quota early last year, has come back to bite them. Canada's fur institute says mum's the word on new markets for Seals. A new report shows even small fish like sardines are being overfished.
Another season of challenges in the fishery, the crab season is starting, the lobster season isn't..yet....There's been differing opinions on a quota share arrangement. Earle McCurdy is the head of the FFAW. He's our studio guest. This is the Fisheries Br
They've agreed on a price for crab, but buyers aren't biting on the lobster price. A look at the relationship between groundfish and shellfish.
The talks between the Union and OCI have broken off... I'll have both sides of that. More reaction to declining crab quotas.
The Northeast Coast Sealers Co-op is looking at a hunt this year that it hopes will match last year's
The FFAW floats a plan that could help crab harvesters.
The union is getting criticism for the way the Lobster Licence retirement fund is being administered
Harvesters in Cape Breton meet to talk about their fears over the possible loss of fleet separation and owner operator principles
Remembering Jim Chidley - We'll mark the passing of the Keeper of the light at Bear Cove Point Lighhouse.
Biologist joins call for inquiry - Noted Marine Biologist Dr. Jeff Hutchings says he supports MP Ryan Cleary's call for an inquiry into the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery
People in the Reef's Harbour, New Ferolle are getting tired of excuses as to why their fish plant is not operating as much as it once did. There's hope for a seal fishery this year.
Today on the Broadcast. We Check in with the FFAW's Mildred Skinner on negotiations to determine the price of lobster. Veteran sealer Jack Troake weighs in on whether there'll be a Seal fishery and a conversation with MUN Sociologist Dr Barbara Neis about rebuilding the fishery and restoring communities.
The union and OCI will go back to the bargaining table next week. Federal minister Keith Ashfield on fleet separation. Another call to ban the hakapik and a sealers group doesn't like what I DIDN'T say about the seal hunt.
Interviews with OCI's Martin Sullivan and the FFAW's Dave Decker point to the level of disagreement
Only eight seals were taken this year in a hunt that was crippled by poor weather and poorer markets. We'll speak with Nova Scotia sealer Robert Courtney
