Fishery Notice

The Canadian Sablefish Association (CSA) in collaboration with Fisheries and 
Oceans Canada (DFO) attaches yellow plastic tags just below the first dorsal 
fin of the Sablefish. The information from these tag recoveries is used to 
monitor migration, estimate abundance and is a key component of the stock 
assessment for the species.

When you catch a tagged Sablefish, at the end of your trip, bring the whole 
sablefish (preferably frozen) with the tag still attached to your dockside 
validator. Your points will be recorded and the fish will be taken for 
biological sampling. Tagged sablefish returns will not be deducted from your 
quota.

All vessels will continue to receive one point per tagged sablefish returned. 
Points can be redeemed online at the new Sablefish Tag Rewards Estore for a 
variety of rewards including jackets, hats and shirts. Past tag reward points 
will be applied to your vessel's points balance. 

To browse rewards please visit the Sablefish Tag Rewards Estore at 
http://canadiansablefish.imagegroupinc.ca/ . To redeem your points have one 
authorized person for your vessel register with the Estore and place orders.

If you have questions please contact Birgit Gettings at 778-227-0395 or Leslie 
Budden at 604-328-7835.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Adam Keizer
Halibut and Sablefish Coordinator
Groundfish Management Unit
Phone: (604) 666-0912
Fax: (604) 666-8525

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1071
Sent October 4, 2016 at 1213

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