FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.16.152

2016/6/22

Soft-Shell Closed Area for Crab in NAFO Division 3L

DFO wishes to advise that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, that the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 3L Midshore Extended (MS-EX) in NAFO Division 3L will close to fishing Snow crab at midnight on Friday, June 24, 2016 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab. All crab pots must be removed from this area.

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If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

For information, contact:
Annette Rumbolt
Resource Manager - Shellfish
Tel:(709) 772-4911
E-mail: annette.rumbolt@dfo-mpo.gc.ca