FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

PUBLIC NOTICE

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December 17, 2021

 

Molluscan Shellfish Harvesting reopening - Southwest Coast of Newfoundland and South Coast 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 1200 hours (noon) on Friday December 17, 2021:

Southwest Coast of Newfoundland from Eastern Rock near Burgeo at coordinate 47.630144 ; -57.487955 west to Port aux Basques area and then north up to Robinson's Head at coordinate 48.261084, -58.809464

and

the south coast of Labrador from the Quebec /Labrador border at coordinate 51.415166;-57.108536 northeast to York Point at coordinate 51.963961; -55.888358.

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Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Prohibition Orders NSN-2021-008 and NSN-2021-009 have been repealed effective 1200 hours (noon) on December 17, 2021.

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