Fisheries committee  Yes. Inshore or ocean related is the category of our fishery, versus the great big ships out in the far Atlantic. In terms of the culture, absolutely, the tuna industry did suffer a decline a number of years ago and has bounced back quite significantly, as we alluded to earlier.

Fisheries committee  As I mentioned, I don't attend them personally, but certainly Mr. Drake makes a full report when he gets back. Those types of concerns are passed on from the Canadian delegation, in terms of how we conduct our fishery and the concerns about how some of the other fisheries are con

Fisheries committee  Certainly, it's correct that rod and reel are used. It's a method that a lot of people are familiar with. It gives the fish a fighting chance. As we know, there are other areas of the world that use seining techniques or nets or other things—

Fisheries committee  I can just speak for P.E.I., but I know we have a very passionate group over here that's very focused on sustainability, and the people who are going into the charter business, for example, are not going to recoup that money over a few years. They're looking at the long term, so

Fisheries committee  Certainly we're seeing some of the local tournaments and things like that—and the fact we alluded to earlier, that we are seeing more independent operators get into that business, would speak to it being financially viable for people to get into it. That appears to be the case.

Fisheries committee  There are 351.

Fisheries committee  They are all active.

Fisheries committee  That's correct, yes. Actually the number is 351, so it is a little higher than 321, but yes, that's correct.

Fisheries committee  It's open to anyone. There has been a number of boats. I would say around 10 to 12 boats have been in the industry for quite a few years and built up those businesses. But I guess, as with anything, we're seeing fishers look at different streams or potential revenue streams. We h

Fisheries committee  I'd like Mr. Jenkins to clarify something here.

Fisheries committee  Well, actually, that study was completed about three or maybe four years ago now.

Fisheries committee  In 2010 it was completed. We did have the data, the order of magnitude, I believe the estimated mortality was up around 10% or 12%.

Fisheries committee  This was based on the lack of data from before, but my recollection was that the mortality DFO was using at the time was at double digits, and our study validated that mortality was significantly lower at 3.4%.

Fisheries committee  Certainly there is some tourism built around the mackerel and cod stocks, depending on the season, but that's what a lot of the seasonal charters do in a number of the harbours. The tuna charters are more of a specialty. They will do those other species also, but a number of th

Fisheries committee  Yes. Mr. Jenkins will respond to that.