Fishermen in the province can now sell their commercial fishing business through a new deposit loan program that will help with succession in the industry.
Two new aquaculture sites approved for St. Mary's Bay, Digby Co., will create good jobs in southwest Nova Scotia, while clear, detailed license agreements will ensure protection for other marine industries and the coastal environment.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau is extending his sympathies to the family and friends of a missing fisherman from Bear Point, Shelburne Co.
A memorandum of understanding between the province and the government of Canada will improve management and protection of Nova Scotia's coastal and ocean resources.
Several budding photographers and school-aged artists have netted a spot in the pages of the 2011 Anglers' Handbook after winning two contests sponsored by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.