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-2014-025

Issuance Date: 

2014-11-27

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-2014-025

Publication Date: 

2014-11-27 15:27:37 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2014-025, closing the following areas to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks and bay scallops:

 

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

 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2014-025 signed on November 27, 2014.

 

Faith G. Scattolon

Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region