The Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada (FGCAC) is working on a project from July 2020 to March 2022 to research, design, and implement a management solution for end-of-life fishing rope and lobster traps in Nova Scotia. With its success and support, the project has potential to expand to the other Atlantic Canadian provinces and Quebec and include other types of fishing gear after April 2022.

At this time in our project's development, the FGCAC Project Team is seeking fish harvesters' perspectives and insight into three logistical factors to help design a management solution. This survey will collect more detailed information around the current labour, storage, and transportation of end-of-life fishing rope and lobster traps.

The survey begins on the next page and asks questions about how to effectively manage end-of-life fishing rope and lobster traps, based on the three factors identified above.

Please note that the survey responses are anonymous (unless you choose to provide your name/contact information). Should you have any questions regarding this survey, or the engagement activities of this project, please contact Sonia Smith at mssmith@hotmail.ca or (902) 818-1926.

The survey will take approximately 5-15 minutes to complete.