Fisheries science research on three different species will be advanced with support from the Provincial Government. The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today announced $92,850 through the Fisheries Research Grant Program to help the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research study mackerel, cod and halibut.
“Our government is committed to supporting fisheries research projects that enhance information about the species in our waters, which in turn helps the industry plan for the future. This investment of $92,850 will go towards a beneficial new survey of mackerel stock, and expand the province’s advanced tagging programs for cod and halibut that are providing valuable data on species migration patterns, distribution, habitat and behavior,: said The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Minister Granter noted the funding announced today will support three projects:
“The Marine Institute appreciates the Provincial Government’s continued support of fisheries science projects that play a vital role in managing the valuable fish resources off Newfoundland and Labrador’s coasts. These initiatives will develop far greater information about the status of mackerel, cod and Atlantic halibut, which can inform future management decisions for these stocks, said Glenn Blackwood, Vice President of Memorial University (Marine Institute).
The field work on projects will commence in the spring and conclude in the fall of this year with results expected to be available in early 2016.