FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

PUBLIC NOTICE

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September 17, 2020

 

Molluscan Shellfish Harvesting Re-opening for South Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public of the re-opening for the harvesting of all bivalve shellfish (including Arctic wedge clams, Softshell clam, Stimpson's surf clams, American oysters, Iceland scallops, Purple-hinge rock scallop, sea scallops) for recreational or commercial purposes in the following areas effective 6 p.m. (1800hrs) on Thursday September 17, 2020:

From West Point (at Lat 47.6369, Long -58.4439) east to Cape La Hune (at Lat 47.5289 Long -56.8626)

More detailed information on remaining closed areas can be obtained from the nearest DFO office or the following website:

www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/CheckBeforeYouHarvest

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Prohibition Order NSN 2020-004 has been repealed effective 1800 hours (6:00 p.m.) on September 17, 2020.

For more information on the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program please consult the following website: https://www.inspection.gc.ca/preventive-controls/fish/cssp/eng/1563470078092/1563470123546

 

Contact:

James Mallay
Ecosystems Management Branch
Tel.(709) 772-3265
E-mail: james.mallay@dfo-mpo.gc.ca