Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 July 14, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14E03, Qualicum Beach
Variation Order No. 2017-357

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0660 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:

GMA 14E03, Qualicum Beach: That portion of Subarea 14-4 to 1.5 nautical miles 
offshore southeast of a line drawn due northeast off shore at an unnamed point 
at 49 degrees 22.142 minutes north latitude, 124 degrees 29.135 minutes west 
longitude.

NOTES:
North Coast and West Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate 
Fishery Notices.

See the 2017/18 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 - FN0661
Sent July 14, 2017 at 1511

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