Small Boat Fishery

Sea Cucumber

Again in 2008 SABRI partnered with DFA to complete the fourth year of science work to determine the viability and sustainability of a Sea Cucumber Fishery in the region. Two local harvesters became involved in this fishery in 2005 to harvest sea cucumber over a five year period in order to provide the science work needed. In the previous two years the Sea Cucumber harvested (approximately 200,000 pounds each year) was processed locally at Carroll’s Fisheries in Cook’s Harbour however in 2007 markets were not good and only the amount required for the science work was harvested. A total of $13,075 was invested into this fishery in 2008 with DFA contributing $7000.

Bait

In 2008 SABRI made an investment of $31,697 to provide bait to Fish Harvesters who reside within the SABRI region who use bait for the species that they catch as well as sell their product within the region.  This has proven to be a good investment as more product was sold and produced within the region which benefitted fish harvesters and plant workers as well as other spin-off economic benefits to the community.

Ice Breaking

In 2008 SABRI contributed $2,500 to partner with St. Anthony Harbour Authority to assist with the costs associated with breaking ice in St. Anthony Harbour.  This is a great benefit to Harvesters within the region who use the port.

Canavac Pump and Trailer

In 2008 SABRI partnered with St. Anthony Seafoods, 50/50, to purchase a pump and trailer to be used in the pelagics fisheries within the region; the total cost was $84,750.  The unit is a twin fish transfer system rated at 50T per hour in Capelin, 40T in Herring and 30T in Mackerel and includes a dewatering system. This investment was made to provide a mechanism for the Small Boat Harvesters giving them an opportunity to sell their product when no pumps were available, and in partnering with St. Anthony Seafoods, they would be the buyer.  St. Anthony Seafoods will take care of the routine maintenance and operations for the pump.