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Prohibition Order MSN-2019-417

Issuance Date: 

2019-09-08

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Atlantic Surf-Clam, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Northern Moonshell, Bay Scallops, Ocean Quahaug, Stimpson's Surf Clam, Sea Scallop

Description: 

ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH

Revocation: 

Revoked by: REV-MSN-2019-417

Publication Date: 

2019-09-08 18:01:17 AT

Notice

The Regional Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region,

issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.: MSN-2019-417

 

Closing the following area:

 

Place Name: Bay of Fundy North

 

The Bay of Fundy coastline from the US border to the Nova Scotia border, including Grand

Manan 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.: MSN-2019-417

 

 

Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on September 8, 2019.

 

 

 

Doug Wentzell

Associate Regional Director General

Maritimes Region

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