Fishery Notice

Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
COMMERCIAL - Pelagics: Tuna
RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)
Subject:
FN0041-Draft 2019-2020 Pacific Albacore Tuna Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Available for Comment


Fisheries and Ocean Canada is soliciting comments on the draft 2019-2020 
Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) for Pacific Albacore Tuna.  A copy 
of the draft IFMP can be requested by sending an email to bradley.langman@dfo-
mpo.gc.ca. Comments will be accepted until February 15, 2019.

The draft IFMP contains information on a number of changes that relate directly 
to the operation of the fishery.  Significant changes from previous years are 
related to hail reporting requirements, permitted gear, permitted areas, 
registration with international organizations, and other issues.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact Bradley.langman@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or 604-666-2188 if you have 
additional questions.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0041
Sent January 15, 2019 at 1104