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-2015-014

Issuance Date: 

2015-09-13

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: MAR-SSN-2015-015

Publication Date: 

2015-09-13 15:13:02 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2015-014, closing the following area(s) to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks and bay scallops: 

All waters within 3 km of the coastlines and islands of:

New Brunswick:

            1. Saint John County

            2. Charlotte County from the Saint John County line westward to a point at 663130E                       5000310N (zone 19, UTM NAD 83) near MacDougalls Island.  This includes Deer,                           Campobello and Grand Manan Islands. 

Nova Scotia:

            1. Digby County

            2. Annapolis County

            3  Kings County

 For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MAR-SSN-2015-014 signed on September 13, 2015.

 

 

  Morley Knight         

  Regional Director-General

  Maritimes Region