FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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Jun. 30, 2021

Scientific Survey Occurring in NAFO Division 3L

DFO advises harvesters that scientific survey work related to the effects of seismic exploration on various fish species is presently ongoing in NAFO Division 3L. The survey includes areas east of the 400 meter shelf depth contour, extending to the Northeast Slope closure area and North of 48 55.000 N extending to the 3KL boundary.    

Harvesters are advised to give the survey area a wide berth and avoid setting gear in the area where possible.  The survey is expected to be completed in the coming days and a Notice to Fishers will be issued to advise when work is complete. Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en



If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca



For information, contact:
Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 772-5845
E-mail: kelly.firmage-o'brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
E-Mail: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca