N.B. Lobster Industry Worried About Prices as Season Begins
The Maritime Fishermen's Union is concerned that prices paid to lobster fishermen in northern New Brunswick won't be enough to cover their rising overhead costs.
In a news release Wednesday, the MFU said prices haven't been set, but they are concerned that "rumoured" prices of $6 to $6.50 per pound are not enough to cover the rising costs of fuel, bait and other expenses, and they believe $8 per pound would be better.
Several lobster fishing areas (23, 24, 26) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the...
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