Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0067-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 24 - Closing
Closing 23:59 January 31, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs). SUMMARY: 24A06a, Yellow Bank Variation Order No. 2016-507 revoked FISHERY CONTINUES: 24B03, Millar Channel Variation Order No. 2016-525 24B02b, Calmus Pass Variation Order No. 2016-504 24A06b, East Maurus Channel 24A06d, Elbow Bank South 24B02a, Coomes Bank Variation Order No. 2016-489 Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0060 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO. Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates can change at any time please confirm the required Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea is open prior to fishing. DETAILS: NOTES: North Coast and East Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices. See the 2016/17 Geoduck and Horse Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) for a more detailed description of the Fishing Protocol. The On-Grounds Monitor and/or Archipelago Marine Research will direct the fleet through Geoduck beds and GMAs. Horse clams are permitted as an incidental catch only except where a quota has been established. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0067
Sent January 31, 2017 at 1055
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