Fishery Openings and Closures

Fishery related activities may be subject to closure by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for conservation, safety, contamination, seasonal or other reasons.

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Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2014-009

Issuance Date: 

2014-03-31

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops, Stimpson's Surf Clam

Description: 

Closure of the foreshore and waters within 3 km of the Counties of Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia because of bacteriological contamination.

Revocation: 

Revoked by: MAR-REV-SSN-2014-009

Publication Date: 

2014-03-31 12:17:31 AT

Notice

NOTICE

 

The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, closes the following area for fishing all clams, all mussels, all oysters and Bay scallops:

The foreshore and waters within 3 km of the Counties of Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2014-009 signed on March 31, 2014.