Fishery Notice

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is closing Area 3 for harvest of all Bivalve Shellfish given the deviance from the sampling requirements established under the 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, fish harvesters should consult Nisga'a Fisheries Program at (250) 633-2617 or Coral Cargill at (778) 361-0394

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Coral Cargill at (778) 361-0394.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1453
Sent December 30, 2022 at 1416

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