The blustering winds have kept lobster boats in Yarmouth Harbour.
SOUTHWESTERN, NS – As it has in recent years, once again the weather – specifically the wind – has delayed the opening of the commercial lobster fishery off southwestern Nova Scotia.
A map of lobster fishing districts in Atlantic Canada. - Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Government of Canada Of the two fishing districts, LFA 34 has the most licences, with around 980 compared to 635 in LFA 33. Combined, there are around 5,000 crewmembers on vessels when the season opens. As of Monday, the weather forecasted for Thursday, and even Friday, was also calling for even stronger winds. Thursday's forecast was for winds of 40 to 50 knots.“The LFA 34 port representatives held the pre-season weather call this morning. No decision yet. Next call will be Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7 a.m. to examine the weather later in the week. No vote was held – DFO’s protocol will kick in on Wednesday.
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