FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 nf.16.189

July 5 2016

 Soft-Shell Closed Areas for Crab and Shrimp in NAFO Division 2J and 3K

DFO wishes to advise that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, that the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 2 in NAFO Division 2J south and 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Thursday, July 07, 2016 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab. All crab pots must be removed from these areas.

1.Grid R 40 (2J)

2.Grid S 40 (2J, 3K)

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on September 5, 2016, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

Kevin Hurley
Central Area Chief
Resource Management
Tel.(709) 292-5167
E-mail: Kevin.Hurley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca