P.E.I. lobster fishermen still awaiting setting date
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — There’s nonetheless no date set for P.E.I. lobster fishermen to set their traps.
Steve Hachey, a communication adviser with the Division of Fisheries and Oceans, instructed SaltWire Community on April 26 that discussions are ongoing with business representatives.
“Climate situations and the protected passage of lobster vessels are vital components which are thought of when figuring out the opening day for the fishery,” Hachey mentioned in an e mail.
He mentioned the newest name between the business and DFO happened on April 25 and one other one is predicted April 27.
“Dredging is required at numerous harbours because of the pure accumulation of sand. Latest excessive winds have created difficult situations and delayed dredging operations at some P.E.I. harbour places,’’ Hachey added.
