On the 27th anniversary of the Cod Moratorium, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology and Innovation (NATI) and the Offshore Fishery Association are looking for new and innovative ways to grow the industry.
NATI and the Offshore Fishery Association teamed up and held a panel discussion on Building an Innovative Fishery for the Future.
Those in attendance heard from experts in the fishing industry, in both harvesting and processing, technology as well as those on the schooling side of things at the Marine Institute.
The discussion looked at opportunities for growth and sustainability for the province’s fishery through innovation and technology.
Some questions were raised around professionalism in the industry, what consumers are demanding, government policies and environmental protection.
On the anniversary of the Cod Moratorium, NATI says it was important that the historical event always be remembered, but also how Newfoundland and Labrador is embracing technology and innovation in the industry.
Taking in the NATI Building an Innovative Fishery for the Future discussion panel this afternoon on the 27th anniversary of the Cod Moratorium. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/zbzLwRwTnp
— Ben Murphy VOCM (@BenMurphyVOCM) July 2, 2019