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 MSN-2019-430
Issuance Date:
2019-10-01
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-2019-430
Publication Date:
2019-10-01 15:45:35 AT
Notice
The Regional Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region,
issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.: MSN-2019-430
Closing the following area:
Place Name: Big Joggins
The waters of Big Joggins above a line between the abutments of Joggins Bridge
(44.60090° N, 65.74390° W and 44.60090° N, 65.74280° 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-2019-430
Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on October 1, 2019.
Paul Gentile
Acting Associate Regional Director General
Maritimes Region
- Date modified:
- 2022-07-11