Management plan released for Atlantic herring in Canada

Published Jun 28, 2022

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The article highlights the critical state of the Southwest Nova Scotia / Bay of Fundy Atlantic herring stock, a key contributor to the local economy and employment in Atlantic Canada. Despite efforts to reinforce the species, stronger sustainable management measures are needed. In an effort to reduce pressure, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Joyce Murray, announced a 33% decrease in the 2022 total allowable catch compared to the previous year. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will continue monitoring the stock's status and collaborate with stakeholders to devise a strategy for its sustainable rebuilding.

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Atlantic herring is a vital species in Atlantic Canada. As one of the largest commercial fisheries in Atlantic Canada, the Southwest Nova Scotia / Bay of Fundy herring stock directly or indirectly employs more than 1,000 people in rural Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and contributes over $140 million to the local economy. Atlantic herring is also an important source of bait for other commercial fisheries, such as lobster and snow crab. Despite a number of measures taken in recent years to encourage rebuilding, the Southwest Nova Scotia / Bay of Fundy Atlantic herring stock remains in the critical zone. Stronger sustainable management actions are needed to protect this important species and return it to abundance. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that the 2022 total allowable catch (TAC) for the Southwest Nova Scotia / Bay of Fundy Atlantic herring stock will be 23,450 tonnes. This is a 33% decrease from last ...

Source: Fish Focus