Archived content:
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
Fishery Notice
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Razor
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Scallop by Dive
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Scallop by Trawl
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Intertidal
PSP (Red Tide) /Other Marine Toxins
RECREATIONAL - Shellfish
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Oyster
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Razor
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Scallop by Dive
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Scallop by Trawl
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Intertidal
PSP (Red Tide) /Other Marine Toxins
RECREATIONAL - Shellfish
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Oyster
Subject:
FN0013-Bivalve Shellfish: Marine Biotoxin - Update for Area 1, and Summary for North Coast - Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130 and 142 - January 6, 2012
UPDATE: Maps of Fishery Management Areas and Subareas can be found at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/biotox/index-eng.htm Area 1 Effective immediately there is a harvest prohibition for all bivalve shellfish in Subarea 1-5. The product may be contaminated given the deviance from the monitoring requirements established under the biotoxin monitoring program. SUMMARY: The following information in this fishery notice reflects Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP, red tide) and other marine toxin closures as of January 6, 2012 for bivalve shellfish (oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, and geoducks). Note that this fishery notice does not describe sewage contamination closures. For information on sewage contamination closures please go to: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm Area 1 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 2 Subarea 2-1 closed to all bivalve shellfish except oysters and scallops; Balance of Area 2 closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 3 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 4 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 5 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 6 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Area 7 Subareas 7-12, 7-15, 7-17 and 7-21 closed to all bivalve shellfish except manila clams, littleneck clams, oysters and mussels; Balance of Area 7 closed to all bivalve shellfish. Areas 8 to 10 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. Areas 101 to 110, 130 and 142 Closed to all bivalve shellfish. NOTES: Details are broken into Areas and Subareas, as managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Subarea information is not in the British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide, but it is readily available in non-navigable Subarea management charts that can be obtained at DFO offices. In addition, descriptions of Subareas are set out in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, 2007. These regulations are available at libraries and from the DFO Pacific Internet at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm Maps of Fishery Management Areas and Subareas can also be found at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/maps-cartes/areas-secteurs/index-eng.htm The public is advised to consult the local DFO office nearest to the site of harvest for the latest information on PSP and other marine toxin, sewage and conservation closures prior to digging.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0013
Sent January 6, 2012 at 1440
Visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Printed from the Pacific Region web site on April 24, 2024 at 2340
- Date modified: