Lobster fishermen are being asked to help with a scientific tagging program.
The goal is to tag 1200 lobsters.
The main component will take place in LFA 34 but some tagging will also be done in LFA 33.
The pilot project is a cooperative effort among the Coldwater Lobster Association and the provincial and federal governments.
Chief biologist Jennifer Daigley explains what they hope to learn.
“General movements, hopefully growth of lobsters. One of these tagged lobsters can be measured again.
Bernie Berry, president of the Coldwater Lobster Association, says there needs to be more science.
“Lobsters is one of the least studies species out there, it’s our most valuable, so there’s a disconnect there.”
Fishermen will be asked to record the tag numbers and longitude and latitude and pass the information on to the biologist through the Coldwater Lobster Association office.
The number is 902-742-5247.
Berry says they may also try to set up an online or email reporting system as well.