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-2014-021

Issuance Date: 

2014-10-24

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops

Description: 

ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH

Revocation: 

Revoked by: REV-MAR-SSN-2014-021

Publication Date: 

2014-10-24 16:51:57 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2014-021, closing the following area to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks and bay scallops: 

The waters within (3)three kilometres of Deer, Campobello and Grand Manan Islands, New Brunswick. 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2014-021 signed on October 24, 2014. 

 

David Millar

Acting/Associate Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region