DFO will provide an update this morning on its latest assessment of northern shrimp stocks in the waters surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador and the FFAW will be watching very closely

Fisheries Union President Keith Sullivan says they’ll be interested in seeing whether the information and concerns provided by harvesters, particularly as it relates to the Sustainable Fisheries Framework are reflected in today’s announcement.

He says harvesters had a good year last year with excellent catch rates.

Sullivan indicates it’s unrealistic to expect shrimp, or any stock, to return to historic high levels before catch limits are changed given a variety of factors beyond the control of harvesters.

He says the Limit Reference Point is “out of touch” with what is reasonable.

The northern shrimp assessment is being held this morning at 10:45. VOCM News is following the latest information and will provide details as soon as they are available.