Newfoundland and Labrador is today joining the global community to mark World Fisheries Day 2023 and celebrate the vital role the fisheries play in supporting our coastal communities.

Since 1998, World Fisheries Day has been celebrated annually on November 21. It offers the ideal opportunity for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to reflect on the contribution the fishery makes to our province’s economy and rich maritime heritage.

Among the activities the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture planned for World Fisheries Day, staff members encouraged youth participation and raised awareness of the fisheries with a ‘World Fisheries Day Sustainability Challenge Contest’ that was open to elementary students in the province.

In 2022, the province’s fishing sector was valued at $1.4 billion and provided incomes for over 17,000 residents of the province. Newfoundland and Labrador’s fishing sector continues to feed the world’s increasing demand for high-quality, sustainably-sourced seafood by exporting to over 40 countries annually.

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“As we celebrate World Fisheries Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, we take pride in our rich maritime legacy and acknowledge the role our fisheries play in shaping our identity and economy. I encourage residents to mark this day by saluting fisheries workers throughout our province and the hard work they do to ensure the health and longevity of our ocean resources.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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