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2024 in Review: Building Momentum for a Transformative 2025
Published December 19, 2024
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones of 2024 and look forward to 2025. This year, we’ve continued to transform sustainable fisheries management with our flexible catch reporting software. By equipping fisheries with tools and guidance, we’re enabling them to make data-driven decisions that benefit their businesses, the fishing industry, and marine ecosystems alike.
Lobster and Crab ELOGS Mandatory in Many Canadian Fisheries by January 1st, 2025
Published November 20, 2024
Canada’s commercial fishing industry is taking a significant step forward. By January 1, 2025, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will require electronic logbooks (ELOGS) in Crab and Lobster fisheries across the Gulf and Quebec regions, with other regions and fisheries to follow shortly.
The Red Gold Rush: Canada’s Lobster Industry
Published September 24, 2024
Canada is the largest lobster-producing nation in the world. From Nova Scotia to PEI to Quebec, Canada’s lobster industry is a major economic driver – and a source of pride – for hundreds of coastal communities.
Global Impact of Our Fisheries Software
Published August 27, 2024
Many of you know us as leaders in the Canadian ELOG space, but did you know that our fisheries software is also being used worldwide, from FIPS to commercial ELOGS?
Senior Manager Business Development Mark Hippern Talks Catch Reporting and Commercial Fishing
Published July 22, 2024
We sit down with Mark Hippern, our Senior Manager Business Development in the Maritimes, to talk about catch reporting and commercial fishing. Based in Halifax, Mark has family ties to the commercial fishing industry and is deeply experienced in partnering with clients on technology decisions to help them compete and serve their customers better.
One Fish, Two Fish, Redfish, Blue Fish
Published June 6, 2024
Harvesters can use Vericatch’s ELOGS for Redfish in 2024. Vericatch is Canada’s only nationally certified Redfish ELOG provider. We’re offering personalized onboarding for Redfish ELOG users.
How Digital Catch Reporting Improves Fisheries Management
Published May 23, 2024
Digital catch reporting that provides timely, reliable catch data helps protect marine ecosystems and fisheries while fostering transparency and accountability within the fishing industry. This lays the groundwork for effective conservation strategies that support the industry and fish stocks for generations to come.
Live ELOG Webinars April 23rd & 30th
Published April 16, 2024
We’re hosting two live webinars in April: an English webinar on April 23rd and a French webinar on April 30th.
The Rise of AI in Fisheries Technology
Published January 22, 2024
Discover innovations in the fisheries AI tech space by companies whose work we’ve been following closely. They’re using AI for everything from enhancing data processing to driving more accurate precision fishing to reducing waste in the seafood supply chain, contributing to the industry’s evolution while playing a crucial role in fostering sustainability in our oceans.