Fishery Notice

Effective immediately, portions of Pacific Fisheries Management Area 6 are 
closed to all harvesting of bivalve shellfish.  This closure is due to a lapse 
in sample submissions for the marine biotoxin monitoring program.

Fishers are advised that bivalve shellfish are susceptible to Paralytic 
Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and other forms of contamination and closures may 
occur.  All bivalve shellfish harvesters must check before harvesting to ensure 
there are no closures in the vicinity.  For information on the location of 
current marine biotoxin and contamination closures:

-call toll-free 1-866-431-3474
-consult the Shellfish Contamination Closures page on the DFO website at:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm
-check with your nearest DFO office.

For additional information fishers should consult the 2015-16 Kitasoo 
Community Harvest Plan or contact the Kitasoo Fisheries Program at (250) 839-
1158.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Coral Keehn (250) 627-3021

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1294
Sent December 19, 2017 at 1141

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