Fishery Notice
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
Subject:
FN1379-ABORIGINAL - Invertebrates - Manila Clams - Area 7 - Heiltsuk Commercial Clam - Closure
Effective immediately, Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea 7-15 is closed to all harvesting of bivalve shellfish. This closure is due to a lapse in sample submissions for the marine biotoxin monitoring program. The Heiltsuk commercial intertidal clam fishery is continuing in other portions of Area 7. Please contact Steven Groves or the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Division for more information. Fish harvesters are advised that there are contaminated closures in the vicinity. Information on specific closure areas is available on the internet at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm Fish harvesters are also reminded to check for the most recent information regarding any biotoxin closures in the area by calling the toll-free information number at 1-866-431-3474. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Steven Groves - (250) 627-3455
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1379
Sent December 24, 2015 at 1140
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Printed from the Pacific Region web site on March 28, 2024 at 1243
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