FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

PUBLIC NOTICE


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2018/2/5


Molluscan Shellfish Harvesting Re-Opening - Significant Rainfall


Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public of the reopening of the following area for the harvesting of bivalve molluscan shellfish, including scallops, mussels, and clams for recreational or commercial purposes (effective 6 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018):

. - all waters within 3 km of the coastline on the west coast of NL, from the community of

Saint George's [48.4386 -58.4747] north to Sally's Cove (north of Rocky Harbour)

[49.7318 -57.9363]

More detailed information on remaining closed areas still in effect prior to this rainfall closure can be obtained from the nearest DFO office.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Prohibition Order NSN-2018-001 is repealed effective 1800 hours on February 5, 2018.

For more information on the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program please consult the following website:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/shellfish-sanitation/eng/1299826806807/1299826912745



Contact:
Jim Mallay
Regional Aquaculture Management Officer
Tel. (709)772-3265
Email: james.mallay@dfo-mpo.gc.ca