Due to strong winds, the lobster fishing season in Canada 33/34 has been postponed

On November 22, Heather Mulock, executive director of the Canadian Coldwater Lobster Association (CLA), told UCN that according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) regulations, all fishing boats will not be allowed to go out to sea if the wind speed is higher than 26 knots. This Sunday, the average wind speed in Area 34 is 30 to 35 knots, and it will weaken to 25 to 30 knots on Monday, which is still higher than the DFO regulations. CLA announced on Facebook that DFO held a telephone conference with fishermen, and the start date of the season will be postponed. The specific time to go out to sea will be discussed again by telephone conference. Historically, the production season of Area 33/34 is always delayed due to strong winds, and sometimes the two seasons will be staggered. Last year, Area 33 started one day earlier, while Area 34 was delayed by five days. It is expected that both Areas 33 and 34 will be delayed by several days this year. Data from the Canadian ...