Fishery Openings and Closures

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Prohibition Order MSN-2019-420

Issuance Date: 

2019-09-17

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Atlantic Surf-Clam, 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-MSN-2019-420

Publication Date: 

2019-09-17 13:18:28 AT

Notice

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

issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.: MSN-2019-420

 

Closing the following area:

 

Place Name: Advocate Harbour

 

All waters of Advocate Harbour within a line drawn from a point at 45.31990 N, 64.78420 W

to 45.31910 N, 64.78420 W.

 

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-2019-420

 

 

Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on September 17, 2019.

 

 

 

Luke Gaulton

Acting Associate Regional Director General

Maritimes Region

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