Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning fisheries, aquaculture, molluscan shellfish, and marine conservation.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

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Annual Groundfish Survey Data Released

Fisheries and Oceans Canada released the annual multidisciplinary survey data for groundfish in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The survey assesses fish populations and environmental conditions, providing raw data crucial for fisheries management.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: open.canada.ca

New Marine Conservation Areas Announced

MP Salma Zahid tweeted about plans to create at least 10 new national marine conservation areas, emphasizing the government's commitment to conserving nature and biodiversity. This initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes a $100 million investment in water security technology.

Sources: Social Media: x.com