Newfoundland Snow Crab Stocks Remain Healthy, but There is a Threat to Growth
March 10, 2025 | 1 min to read
Fisheries and Oceans Canada reported that snow crab stocks in Newfoundland and Labrador are thriving, with the 2024 biomass of commercial-sized snow crabs remaining stable compared to the previous year. The annual stock assessment indicated landings exceeding 56,000 tonnes for 2024, highlighting the continued health of this crucial fishery resource.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada presented its annual snow crab stock assessment
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab stocks appear to remain healthy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) said during its annual stock assessment report.
The latest assessment suggests the 2024 biomass of commercial-sized snow crab, which measure at a 95 millimetre shell width, remains near the same level as the year prior.
Snow crab landings were recorded at over 56,000 tonnes in 2024.
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