FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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Mar. 11, 2021

 

REMINDER: Marine Conservation Closures

DFO reminds harvesters that the following Marine Conservation Areas remain closed under VO-2017-308, VO-2017-304, VO-2017-307, VO-2018-011, VO-2020-005, and VO-2018-012:

Funk Island Deep Closure

Hatton Basin Conservation Area

Hawke Channel Closure

Hopedale Saddle Closure

Division 3O Coral Closure

Northeast Newfoundland Slope Closure

These areas are closed to various Vessel Classes and fishing gear. More information on the details and implementation of these conservation measure can be found at:

(English) https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/conservation/areas-zones/index-eng.html

(French) https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/conservation/areas-zones/index-fra.html

 

Contact:

Robyn Morris

A/ Senior Resource Manager

Tel: (709)772-8859

Email: robyn.morris@dfo-mpo.gc.ca