Fishery Notice
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
Subject:
FN0015-ABORIGINAL - Razor Clams, Scallops, Butter Clams and Cockles - North Coast - Area 1 - Opening - Amendment to FN0014
This notice replaces FN0014.
Subarea 1-5 ("North Beach") is open effective immediately to the aboriginal
harvest of razor clams, butter clams, scallops and cockles. The recent
precautionary closure due to lapse in sample submission has now been lifted.
Recent samples from the biotoxin monitoring program for this Subarea have been
acceptable. This opening will continue pending on-going sample submission for
the biotoxin monitoring program and acceptable biotoxin results.
Bivalve shellfish are susceptible to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and
other marine biotoxins and closures may occur. All bivalve shellfish
harvesters must check before they harvest for any biotoxin or sanitary
contamination closures in their area.
For information on the location of current marine biotoxin closures:
-call toll-free: 1-866-431-3474
-consult the Shellfish Contamination Closures page on the DFO website at:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm
-check with your nearest DFO office
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Steven Groves (250) 627-3455
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0015
Sent January 6, 2017 at 1607
Visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Printed from the Pacific Region web site on September 28, 2024 at 0805
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