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-2014-022

Issuance Date: 

2014-10-28

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-2014-022

Publication Date: 

2014-10-28 17:04:12 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2014-022, closing the following area to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks and bay scallops: 

The waters within 3 km of the following coastline and islands.

The Inverness-Victoria County line west of Meat Cove to a point at 701721E / 5195702N near White Point, Victoria County including the  waters of Aspy Bay, and North and South Harbours

Note: When the boundary of an area is expressed in geographic coordinates, all geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in the North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83) geodetic reference system. 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2014-022 signed on October 28, 2014.

 

Faith G. Scattolon

Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region