Fishery Notice

Effectively immediately, Area 4 is closed for the harvest of all bivalve shellfish.  This is a precautionary closure 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 aren't any 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 harvesters should contact the Metlakatla Fisheries Program at (250) 628-3234, or Coral Cargill at (250) 627-3021.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Coral Cargill (250) 627-3021

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1446
Sent December 30, 2022 at 0855

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