North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization

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Name: North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

Greenland blasted for salmon decision

AT last week's NASCO meeting in Ireland, the authorities from Greenland reported landings at fish factories with a quota of 35 tonnes. This is the first time that such landings have been authorised under the aegis of the subsistence fishery at West G ... [Published fishnewseu.com - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Statement by Minister Ashfield on Greenland's Potential to Exceed Internationally Accepted Wild Atlantic Salmon Limits

) - The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement:"Fisheries and Oceans Canada is very disappointed with reports that Greenland has changed its domestic policy on wild Atlantic salmon harvests, which ... [Published Market Wire - Jun 12 2013]

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"The purpose of international organizations like the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) is to encourage cooperation, thereby ensuring fisheries sustainability. Greenland's actions go against these objectives and the Government of Canada urges it to adhere to internationally acceptable levels."
"All of the salmon that migrate to Greenland from the United States are from populations that have been listed as endangered, and many of the salmon from Canada are candidates for listing under the federal Species at Risk Act. In the face of these declines, the Greenland harvest has actually increased, signifying that the international community needs to strengthen its resolve to restore and protect this species" , says Ms. Scott

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Endangered Atlantic Salmon Are Facing A New And... [Published Forbes.com - Jun 14 2013]
Greenland blasted for salmon decision [Published fishnewseu.com - Jun 14 2013]
Statement by Minister Ashfield on Greenland's P... [Published Market Wire - Jun 12 2013]
International Meeting in Ireland Fails to Preve... [Published PRWeb - Jun 10 2013]
Decline in Wild Atlantic salmon stocks in Maine [Published Magic City Morning Star - May 31 2013]
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