IFISH5: connecting the dots

• Main Author: Biswas, Nilanjana
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Environment; Fisheries; Canada; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://aquaticcommons.org/25964/; https://www.icsf.net/images/samudra/pdf/english/issue_79/4355_art_Sam_79_IFISH5_Nilanjana_Biswas.pdf; http://aquaticcommons.org/25964/1/Sam_79_IFISH5_Nilanjana_Biswas.pdf

In June this year, the city of St. John’s in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, played host to the largest gathering of fishing, aquaculture and seafood-processing safety and health professionals: the Fifth International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH 5), the only conference dedicated to improving safety and health in the fishing industry. Held from 10 to 13 June 2018 in the picturesque campus of St. John’s Memorial University, and blessed – contrary to gloomy weather forecasts – by a few days of unexpected sunshine between rainy ones, IFISH 5 explored the latest research on occupational safety and health; discussed current fisheries policy and regulations; and showcased best practices for keeping workers safe and healthy.