Newfoundland food fishery death sparks emotional call for Gail Shea to extend season
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [CBC] - July 24, 2014 -
Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea says she is open to looking at extending the season of the recreational fishery or reverting to a tagging system, but warns that the sustainability of cod stocks remain paramount.
While speaking with reporters in St. John's on Wednesday, Shea was asked whether the food fishery could be extended beyond a few weeks in the summer.
The current food fishery opened last Saturday and will close August 10. On the opening day, Gordon Reid, 72, died off Bell Island when a small boat capsized.
While RCMP confirmed that Reid and two others were not wearing life-jackets, there have been calls to extend the length of the food fishery so that participants will not feel rushed.
To Read Full Story Login Below.