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 MTN-2019-031
Issuance Date:
2019-06-05
Species:
Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops, Ocean Quahaug, Stimpson's Surf Clam
Description:
ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH
Revocation:
Revoked by: REV-MTN-2019-031
Publication Date:
2019-06-05 18:21:21 AT
Notice
The Regional Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.:
MTN-2019-031
closing the following area:
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The foreshore and waters within 300m of the following islands in the Bay of Fundy: Frye Island, Douglas Island, Hog Island, Morans Island, Eagle Island, Spruce Island, White Head Island, Bliss Island, Man of War Island, Howards Island, Flea Island, Mink Island, Fox Island, Bar Island, Hills Island, and Jail Island.
Note: The coordinates are expressed using the datum World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.:
MTN-2019-031
Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on June 5, 2019.
Doug Wentzell
Associate Regional Director General
Maritimes Region
- Date modified:
- 2022-07-11