Keeping a swordfish harpoon fishery alive

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A new report from environmental charity Ecology Action Centre (EAC) suggests that Nova Scotia’s historic swordfish harpoon fleet could increase its earnings by US$2.5 million through the introduction of charter operations and a new rod-and-reel gear type

The findings, detailed in ‘Keeping a Century-Old Fishery Alive’, come after two years of trials and economic analysis.

Nova Scotia’s swordfish harpoon fleet, a cornerstone of Atlantic Canada’s fishing heritage, has faced challenges in recent years due to climate change. 

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