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The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Baited Trawl Holding Unit (BTU) Program was introduced in the early 1970's to provide and maintain facilities in which trawls could be stored without deterioration during periods of fishers inactivity; i.e. when fishermen were unable to fish. A BTU facility consists of a chill room and an area in which trawls can be baited and repaired. |
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There are approximately 52
BTUs throughout the province and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is responsible for
the maintenance and upkeep of these units. Access to the BTUs is
normally provided by the local fishermen’s committees. There may
be a small charge for this service, which is provided on a first come,
first serve basis. |
