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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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Variation Order MAR-VAR-2018-037

Issuance Date: 

2018-02-21

Species: 

Scallop

Description: 

ORDER VARYING THE CLOSE TIME FOR FISHING FOR SCALLOPS IN CERTAIN WATERS OF SCALLOP FISHING AREA 25

Revocation: 

Revoked by: MAR-VAR-2021-024

Publication Date: 

2018-02-21 17:13:43 AT

Notice

Pursuant to subsection 6.(1) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans gives notice that the close time Variation Order MAR-VAR-2018-037 is in effect so that fishing for scallops in that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 25 enclosed by straight lines in the order in which they are listed is prohibited from January 1 to December 31 annually.

Lophelia Coral Conservation Area:

Point North Latitude   West Longitude
1      44º29'30''N         57º12'30''W
2      44º29'30''N         57º10'00''W
3      44º27'30''N         57º09'00''W
4      44º27'30''N         57º12'30''W
5      44º29'30''N         57º12'30''W
Note: All geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in the North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83) geodetic reference system

 

Please check licence conditions for additional closed areas.

For more information please contact the local Fishery Officer.

 

Mary-Ellen Valkenier
Regional Director-General
Maritimes Region

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