To ensure some privacy in the discussion among fishermen, a special webpage has been set up. To enter into this page, you must register with your name, port and email address. Instructions will then be sent to you, via email, as to how to proceed. Although an awkward set up, it will restrict access to fishermen only. Why a Management Board for LFA 27?
The LFA 27 Management Board was established by a group of dedicated lobster fishermen in response to problems in the lobster fishery. They were spurred on by a DFO announcement of available funding to implement sustainability plans in management of the lobster fishery. Many of the members of the Board are port representatives on the LFA 27 Lobster Advisory Board. With the support of some local fishing organizations and funding from the provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and ECBC, the Board has hired a project manager, Veronika Brzeski.
The LFA 27 Management Board needs to hear from ALL fishermen! The lobster fishery has experienced a serious economic downturn and we need to put our heads together and find some solutions. How can we make the fishery more sustainable? How can we maintain a good living from our licenses?
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