P.E.I. fishers adjusting to elogs despite early hiccups
It's year two for electronic logbooks for lobster and snow crab fishers on P.E.I. Electronic logging became mandatory in 2025, replacing paper records, and for some it was a steep learning curve. Island fishers say they're adjusting to the new system, but are wondering how the information they're collecting is being used. CBC’s Nancy Russell reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7215724?cmp=rss
Snow crab price agreement leaves ‘both sides equally as unhappy,' says FFAW president
The union representing Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters has finally struck a balance with the province’s seafood processors in an agreement president Dwan Street says puts pressure on both sides.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/snow-crab-schedule-2026-ffaw-reaction-9.7168596?cmp=rss
After weeks of strife, both sides come to deal on snow crab pricing schedule
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers union and Association of Seafood Producers have agreed to a snow crab pricing schedule after a two-week long dispute.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/snow-crab-pricing-schedule-2026-9.7166977?cmp=rss
Panel sets snow crab price at $5.30 for the season, union calls it 'disgusting'
This season's price for snow crab has been decided ahead of a Friday deadline.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/panel-sets-snow-crab-price-at-5-30-for-the-season-union-calls-it-disgusting-9.7152154?cmp=rss
Union says no snow crab will be processed in N.L. until 'fair' price agreed upon
The union representing fishery workers in Newfoundland and Labrador says there will be no snow crab processed in the province until they get a deal for a "fair" price.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ffaw-says-no-snow-crab-will-be-processed-until-fair-price-is-agreed-to-9.7150692?cmp=rss
Union says no snow crab will be processed in N.L. until 'fair' price agreed upon
The union representing fishery workers in Newfoundland and Labrador says there will be no snow crab processed in the province until they get a deal for a "fair" price.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ffaw-says-no-snow-crab-will-be-processed-until-fair-price-is-agreed-to-9.7150692?cmp=rss
FFAW says planned protest delayed after premier intervenes ahead of snow crab price deadline
A planned protest over snow crab prices at Confederation Building in St. John’s has been postponed after Premier Tony Wakeham stepped in, says the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ffaw-says-planned-protest-delayed-after-premier-intervenes-ahead-of-snow-crab-price-deadline-9.7146240?cmp=rss

Vietnamese Crew Members Busted for Illegally Harvesting 2,754 Female Snow Crabs in South Korea

On April 15, the Pohang Coast Guard in North Gyeongsang Province announced that it had arrested 12 Vietnamese crew members for illegally catching and distributing protected female snow crabs—a violation of Korea's Fisheries Resource Management Act.

For details: https://www.koreantopik.com/2025/04/vietnamese-crew-members-busted-for.html

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Vietnamese Crew Members Busted for Illegally Harvesting 2,754 Female Snow Crabs in South Korea

332 illegally caught female snow crabs at scene On April 15 , the Pohang Coast Guard in North Gyeongsang Province announced that it had ar...

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NOAA says Bering Sea snow crab collapse is result of human-caused climate change

The snow crab population in the southeastern Bering Sea has been drastically reduced in recent years due to human-caused climate change, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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