Tag: Crab research

Guardian Watchman Ernie Mason labeling crab traps.

New fishing closures proposed for crab

ByCCIRA January 9, 2020April 10, 2020

The two key findings from our published research papers are: (1) our catches have declined such that we cannot meet our FSC needs, and (2) fishing closures can help crab populations recover.

Ernie (right) and Sandie (left) are on a boat and sitting on either side of a metal crab trap full of crabs. Both are wearing large, dark green rain coats. Sandie is holding a clipboard. The water behind them looks cold and grey, and there are evergreens in the distance.

Issue #10

Crab pilot project a positive step towards collaborative fisheries management

ByCCIRA April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

Together, the project partners conducted an extensive assessment of current crab science. This included the science our Nations have conducted within our territories that incorporates our Indigenous and local knowledge. This illustrates DFO’s willingness to accept Indigenous knowledge and Western science as complementary ways of knowing…