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The US Atlantic sea scallop dredge fishery is entering full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) certification program.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada, Gulf Region, has announced the sentences imposed to four Prince Edward Island lobster harvesters for violating the fisheries regulations.

Gail Shea has announced an increase in the TAC for harp seals for the 2010 Atlantic seal harvest.

The Southern Red King crab bottom trap pot fishery operating within the Federal Waters of the Argentine Economic Exclusive Zone is entering full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Councils (MSC) certification program.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has issued the following statement to highlight the Government of Canada’s long-standing support for Canadian sealers and the traditional harvest: