Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland
The Bonne Bay area on Newfoundland’s west coast is surrounded by Gros Morne National Park. The area has six communities within it and a relatively small year‐round population of 2948 people. Both tourism and fishing are important to the local economy of the region. Approximately 187,000 tourists vis...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:14117 2023-10-01T03:56:27+02:00 Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland Lowitt, Kristen 2011 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/ https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/1/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf http://www.curra.ca/documents/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/1/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf Lowitt, Kristen <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Lowitt=3AKristen=3A=3A.html> (2011) Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland. Research Report. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. cc_by_nd Report NonPeerReviewed 2011 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:49:35Z The Bonne Bay area on Newfoundland’s west coast is surrounded by Gros Morne National Park. The area has six communities within it and a relatively small year‐round population of 2948 people. Both tourism and fishing are important to the local economy of the region. Approximately 187,000 tourists visited Gros Morne National Park during the 2010‐2011 tourism season (Parks Canada, 2011). Fishing is also an important industry, employing approximately 17% of the workforce in the area in 2005 (Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency, 2009). This research project looked at the foundations for improved economic opportunities for fish harvesters and tourism operators, based on enhanced collaboration among the fisheries and tourism sectors, as well as on increased regional consumption of seafood including among local people. It was funded by the Mitacs‐Accelerate program, and the Rural Secretariat, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with support from the CURRA at Memorial University. Report Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Canada Gros Morne National Park ENVELOPE(-57.531,-57.531,49.613,49.613) Newfoundland |
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The Bonne Bay area on Newfoundland’s west coast is surrounded by Gros Morne National Park. The area has six communities within it and a relatively small year‐round population of 2948 people. Both tourism and fishing are important to the local economy of the region. Approximately 187,000 tourists visited Gros Morne National Park during the 2010‐2011 tourism season (Parks Canada, 2011). Fishing is also an important industry, employing approximately 17% of the workforce in the area in 2005 (Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency, 2009). This research project looked at the foundations for improved economic opportunities for fish harvesters and tourism operators, based on enhanced collaboration among the fisheries and tourism sectors, as well as on increased regional consumption of seafood including among local people. It was funded by the Mitacs‐Accelerate program, and the Rural Secretariat, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with support from the CURRA at Memorial University. |
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Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland |
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Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland |
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Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland |
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Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland |
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Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland |
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examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the bonne bay region of newfoundland |
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Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/ https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/1/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf http://www.curra.ca/documents/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/14117/1/CURRA_Fisheries-Tourism_Full_Report_Nov_2011_Final%20revised.pdf Lowitt, Kristen <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Lowitt=3AKristen=3A=3A.html> (2011) Examining the foundation for stronger fisheries-tourism synergies and increased local seafood consumption in the Bonne Bay region of Newfoundland. Research Report. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. |
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