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Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Intertidal
Subject:
FN1122-ABORIGINAL - Invertebrates - Manila Clams - Area 7 - Heiltsuk Commercial Clam Opening
Under agreement with the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is opening portions of Subarea 7-17 for the Heiltsuk Commercial harvest of Manila Clams (Venerupis philippinarum). Recent acceptable biotoxin monitoring results permit this opening. Harvest conditions and locations are described under the terms of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council/Fisheries and Oceans Canada Joint Management Plan and harvest is limited to those members of the Heiltsuk First Nation who are in possession of a valid harvesting permit. This opening is effective immediately and will continue until the harvest threshold for this Subarea has been reached; pending continued acceptable biotoxin monitoring results. 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: Sandra Davies - (250) 627-3007
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1122
Sent November 26, 2012 at 1327
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