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NOTICE TO PEI COMMERCIAL
GROUNDFISH LICENSE HOLDERS
In 2017 a team of scientists joined scientific fishing trips off Prince Edward
Island to tag large halibut with satellite tags. These tags are scheduled
to start popping off on August 31st, 2018. This team along with the PEI
Fishermen’s Association are seeking participants to assist in the retrieval of
these satellite tags. It’s diffi cult to predict exactly how long and where the
boats will be needed since this is all dependent on the location of the tags
popping off.
•Based on location of tag pop offs the science team will plan to target an
“aggregation” of tags (if possible)
• The plan is then discussed with the PEIFA and a Captain who’s submitted
their name in that
area, to create most cost effective and time effective way to recover the
maximum number of tags.
• Together determine how many hours the boat will be required
(i.e. 12h, 24h, 36h) and agree on costs associated. CAPTAINS WILL BE
COMPENSATED FOR TAKING PART.
Captain Requirements: MUST HOLD VALID GROUNDFISH LICENSE
Crew Requirements: Minimal because there will be ZERO fi shing activity
while on the trip. Just steaming to GPS locations and tracking the tag down
with the equipment the science team will bring along. The science team will
consist of 2-3 individuals.
PAYMENT: The PEIFA will pay the fi sher after the successful completion of
the trip.
To submit your name please contact Melanie at the PEIFA office:
902-566-4050 ext. 3. Deadline to submit is Monday August 20th, 2018
