Media Advisory December 08, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard Tragedy Media Advisory December 08, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard Tragedy Media Advisory Thursday, December 08, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard Tragedy November 23, 2005 $7.6 MILLION IN NEW SCIENCE FUNDING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AND MIRATORY FISH STOCKS November 21, 2005 Illegal fishing in inland waters results in penalties November 17, 2005 Illegal cod fishing, unauthorized use of vessel result in fines November 4, 2005 Ongoing investigation ends with $30,000 in fines October 12, 2005 Poachers ordered to apologize to salmon federation October 11, 2005 MPs RUSSELL AND SIMMS LAUD NEW MARINE PROTECTED AREAS OFF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR September 26, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Presents 35 Medals to Volunteers of CCGA Newfoundland and Labrador Media Advisory September 22, 2005 7th Annual Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Competition Media Advisory September 12, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard, RCMP participating in search and rescue exercise September 9, 2005 DFO efforts to curb poaching, increase salmon counts working September 07, 2005 $7,750 fine handed down for crab violations in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador August 11, 2005 Fishers convicted in Port Hope Simpson circuit court August 8, 2005 Fines levied for crab, cod violations July 29, 2005 DFO announces changes to the Aboriginal Food, Social and Ceremonial Salmon Fishery Management Plan for 2005 July 29, 2005 Bellevue man fined for harvesting mussels from contaminated area July 27, 2005 No Changes to 2005 Management Plan for Northern Cod Public Notice July 27, 2005 Consumption Advisory for Arctic char and brook trout from Star Lake Reservoir July 21, 2005 Guilty pleas for Wild Cove fishery, obstruction violations July 14, 2005 Recreational groundfish fishery to open in 3Ps Media Advisory July 6, 2005 2004 State of the Ocean: Physical Oceanographic Conditions in the NL Region Science Advisory Report Released June 27, 2005 Vessel Commissionings in Port au Choix and Lark Harbour Media Advisory June 24, 2005 Invitation to Vessel Commissionings in Port Aux Choix and Lark Harbour June 29, 2005 DFO announces new management measures for 4RST, 2J3KL, 3Ps capelin fisheries Media Advisory June 20, 2005 Cause of salmon deaths on Exploits River confirmed June 17, 2005 Illegal cod fishing, crab overruns result in fines June 1, 2005 Illegal salmon, cod fishing result in large fines Media Advisory May 27, 2005 2004 State of the Ocean: Chemical and Biological Oceanographic Conditions in NL Science Advisory Report Released Media Advisory May 25, 2005 Northern Shrimp update released May 19, 2005 GOOD RETURNS REOPEN SOME RIVERS Salmon management measures remain unchanged for 2005 May 13, 2005 SALMON VIOLATIONS Repeat offender sentenced to jail time Media Advisory May 12, 2005 2J3KL cod Science Advisory Report released May 11, 2005 DFO maintains current trout management measures Media Advisory April 28, 2005 DFO News Conference in Gander Cancelled Media Advisory April 28, 2005 Minister Regan to announce investment in Small Craft Harbours Media Advisory April 12, 2005 DFO releases the 2004 Atlantic Salmon Stock Update April 11, 2005 Town of Brigus receives $5,000 in fines April 7, 2005 Minister Announces New Conservation Measures for 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Fishery April 6, 2005 DFO renews compliance monitoring partnerships with Indian Bay and Gander River groups April 5, 2005 DFO announces the 2005-2006 Management Plan for Herring stocks in 2J3KL, 3Ps April 4, 2005 Man fined $2,500 for failing to take an observer to the seal hunt March 22, 2005 Fishery officer investigations result in convictions March 22, 2005 DFO announces 2005 seal management measures for Newfoundland and Labrador Sealers Public Notice March 8, 2005 Clarenville Cod Action Team Public Consultation Rescheduled March 3, 2005 Cod action team seeking public input to cod recovery February 18, 2005 DFO developing new 2005-2009 Trout Management Plan for the island of Newfoundland February 16, 2005 Poachers caught by off-duty fishery guardian Media Advisory February 2, 2005 Cod Recovery Workshop Concludes February 2 Public Notice February 2, 2005 Canadian Coast Guard cautions snowmobile users in the area between Terrington Narrows and Approaches and Sandy Point Channel January 31, 2005 Crab overruns keep eastern courtrooms busy January 28, 2005 Bay L’Argent men fined for salmon poaching Media Advisory January 27, 2005 MUN professor to deliver fishing vessel safety lecture Media Advisory January 27, 2005 Stock Status Report on Herring released January 25, 2005 Cod Recovery Workshop Set to Begin February 1 January 24, 2005 Post-Season Review shows successful year for salmon conservation and enforcement Media Advisory January 20, 2005 Update on groundfish stock status released Media Advisory January 7, 2005 DFO to examine giant squid January 6, 2005 Goose Cove man fined for exceeding crab quota January 6, 2005 Over $5,000 in fines for Patrick’s Cove man January 6, 2005 Eastern area violations keep courts busy Public Notice December 21, 2004 Safety Notice Public Urged to Use Caution When Seals are Near Shore Public Notice December 17, 2004 Canadian Coast Guard cautions snowmobile users in Mary’s Harbour December 16, 2004 Fines Handed Down for Illegal Cod Fishing December 15, 2004 Large Fines Handed Down for Fishery Violations Media Advisory December 14, 2004 2004 Stock Status Report on Cod in Subdivision 3Ps December 10, 2004 Fishers fined for exceeding crab Individual Quotas November 30, 2004 Salmon poacher receives $5,000 in fines Public Notice November 18, 2004 Canadian Coast Guard cautions snowmobile users in the area between Terrington Narrows and Approaches and Sandy Point Channel November 8, 2004 Fishery violations keep courts busy November 4, 2004 DFO concludes SARA cod consultations Public Notice November 5, 2004 Public invited to review a draft Salmon conservation/recovery plan for seven rivers in Bay St. George Public Notice November 4, 2004 Public invited to review the Atlantic Salmon Conservation / Recovery Plan for Northwest River, Port Blandford Public Notice November 1, 2004 Public invited to review a draft salmon stock recovery plan for Ragged Harbour River November 1, 2004 DFO gets successful salmon convictions Public Notice October 22, 2004 DFO adds extra SARA public consultation in Grand Falls-Windsor Public Notice October 6, 2004 DFO holding public consultations throughout province to discuss SARA October 5, 2004 Fishers convicted of commercial cod violations September 23, 2004 CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND RIVERS TARGETED Public played role in detecting, stopping salmon violations September 20, 2004 Salmon poacher nets jail time Minister's Message No changes to 2004 Management Plan for Cod in Newfoundland and Labrador, says Minister Regan September 3, 2004 Mid Season Salmon Review Shows Improved Returns, Major Poaching Charges August 25, 2004 DFO, Province lay charges in alleged salmon poaching operation Media Advisory August 24, 2004 Canadian Coast Guard and partners to participate in search and rescue training exercise August 26, 2004 Canadian Coast Guard and partners conduct successful search and rescue exercise August 20, 2004 Stakeouts result in successful fisheries convictions August 16, 2004 Fishers ordered to pay for illegal fishing practices Public Notice August 2, 2004 Consumption Advisory for Arctic char and brook trout from Star Lake Reservoir July 22, 2004 Canadian Coast Guard 2004 Exemplary Service Awards July 19, 2004 Agreement strengthens DFO’s commitment to shared stewardship Gander River Management Association monitors are given limited enforcement powers July 14, 2004 Recreational groundfish fishery to open in 3Ps July 8, 2004 Court hands down heavy fines for salmon violations in Eastern Newfoundland May 12, 2004 Court hands down heavy fines for cod violations in Central Newfoundland and Labrador May 11, 2004 DFO Supports Request for Closure of Lobster Fishing Areas in the Waters Surrounding Leading Tickles and Glovers Harbour April 20, 2004 Minister Announces New Management Measures for 2004 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Fishery February 17, 2004 Fisher fined $35,000 for crab violations in Eastern Newfoundland January 20, 2004 Cod Recovery, NAFO Issues Dominate Minister’s First Visit December 18, 2003 Courts hand down large fines for fishing violations in Eastern and Southern Newfoundland in 2003 December 18, 2003 Court hands down large fines for Experimental Cod fishing violation in Western Newfoundland November 18, 2003 510 Years of Service September 29, 2003 Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Announces Winners of The International Search and Rescue Competition September 24, 2003 Newfoundland and Labrador Hosts the 2003 International Volunteer Search and Rescue Skills Competition September 19, 2003 Canada Cites Two EU Vessels for NAFO Violations August 20, 2003 Federal, Provincial Fisheries Ministers Pleased with Progress on Cod Recovery Plan July 31, 2003 Minister Thibault implements measures to protect Northern cod July 16, 2003 Agreement strengthens DFO’s commitment to shared stewardship Indian Bay compliance monitors given limited enforcement powers July 10, 2003 Personal Flotation Device Loaner Program gains momentum on North Coast of Labrador. July 7, 2003 Recreational groundfish fishery to open in 3Ps June 23, 2003 NOVA SCOTIA SKIPPER FINED DFO gets successful conviction after 15-month investigation June 16, 2003 MINISTER ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR HERRING ON THE WEST COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR June 16, 2003 Obstruction, salmon violations result in large fines June 5, 2003 Newfoundland and Labrador Region Celebrates Oceans Day 2003 May 16, 2003 Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boats to Commence Operations April 22, 2003 Minister Byrne Announces the Reconstruction of the Torrent River Fishway April 17, 2003 Thibault Announces Harvest Levels for Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab April 9, 2003 Coast Guard warns mariners about the Dangers of Sea Ice April 4, 2003 Search and Rescue Incidents in Newfoundland and Labrador March 31, 2003 Poachers sentenced to jail time March 13, 2003 DFO releases 2003 Atlantic Salmon management measures March 11, 2003 Large fines for bycatch violations March 11, 2003 DFO gets successful conviction of lobster poachers February 24, 2003 Poacher jailed for salmon violations February 17, 2003 Courts hand down large fines for jigging salmon February 14, 2003 THIBAULT ANNOUNCES CONVERSION OF SNOW CRAB TEMPORARY PERMITS TO LICENCES October 7, 2002 CCG Expands VHF Marine Radio Service in Northern Labrador September 17, 2002 Prevention of Oiled Wildlife Steering Committee Report “The Solution” July 10, 2002 Thibault Announces Management Measures for Northern Cod, Including Details of Year Two of the Recreational Fishing Licence Pilot Program

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