Fishery openings and Notice of fishing prohibitions
Fishery related activities may be subject to closure by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for conservation, safety, contamination, seasonal or other reasons.
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Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Atlantic Surf-Clam, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Northern Moonshell, Bay Scallops, Ocean Quahaug, Stimpson's Surf Clam |
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ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH (Fullers River, Nova Scotia)
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2023-07-07 - 15:38:53
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Notice
The Regional Director General of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the Maritimes Region has issued Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.MSN-2023-017, which prohibits the harvesting of all bivalve shellfish (except sea scallops) in the following area(s):
Fullers River, Nova Scotia
That portion of Fullers River inside a straight line drawn from a point at 45.71102° N, -60.30099° W to a point at 45.71538° N, -60.30016° W and a second straight line drawn from a point at 45.71310° N, -60.29371° W to a point at 45.71673° N, -60.29371° W.
NOTE: The coordinates are expressed using the datum World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
For further information, contact a local Fishery Officer.
Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on July 7, 2023.
Paul Gillis
Associate Regional Director General
Maritimes Region
