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-2015-015

Issuance Date: 

2015-09-22

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: 

Publication Date: 

2015-09-22 13:41:04 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, hereby revokes the Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2015-014 and issues Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2015-015, closing the following area(s) to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, whelks and bay scallops: 

All waters within 3 km of the coastline and islands of Deer Island, New Brunswick. 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2015-015 signed on September 22, 2015.

 

David Millar

Acting/Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region