Fishery Notice

Category(s):

COMMERCIAL - General Information

Subject:

FN0191-COMMERCIAL - Use of acoustic deterrence devices such as Seal Bombs

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to remind fishers that it is unlawful  to 
disturb marine mammals, including the use of acoustic deterrents such as seal 
bombs or other explosive devices to disturb, harm or kill marine mammals. Use 
of such devices is a violation of Section 7 of the Marine Mammal Regulations 
(http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2018/2018-07-11/html/sor-dors126-eng.html), 
which prohibits the  disturbance of marine mammals. 

For more information contact Paul Cottrell, paul.cottrell@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0191
Sent March 7, 2019 at 1120

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