Fishery Notice

Effective March 7, 2019, all waters within Area 7 were closed to the harvest of 
all bivalve Shellfish.  

Fish harvesters are advised that there are other 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

Bivalve shellfish are susceptible to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and 
other marine biotoxins and biotoxin closures may occur.  All bivalve shellfish 
harvesters must check before they harvest to ensure that the area is not closed.

For information on the location of current marine biotoxin closures:
-call toll-free:  1-866-431-3474
-consult the Shellfish Contamination Closures page on the DFO website at:  
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm
-check with your nearest DFO office


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For additional information, fish harvesters should consult Heiltsuk Integrated 
Resource Management Department-Aquatics Division	(250) 957-2303
or Coral Cargill at (250) 627-3021

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0203
Sent March 11, 2019 at 1142

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