Fishery Notice

Subarea 1-5 ("North Beach") is open effective immediately to the recreational 
and aboriginal harvest of razor clams (Siliqua patula)only.  Recent samples 
from the biotoxin monitoring program for this Subarea have been acceptable.  
This opening will continue pending on-going sample submission for the biotoxin 
monitoring program and acceptable biotoxin results.

Recreational harvesters must be in possession of a valid BC Tidal Waters Sport 
Fishing Licence to harvest razor clams in Subarea 1-5.  The possession limit 
for razor clams in this Subarea is 50 clams per day with a total possession 
limit of 100.  

Bivalve shellfish are susceptible to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and 
other marine biotoxins and closures may occur.  All bivalve shellfish 
harvesters must check before they harvest for any biotoxin or sanitary 
contamination closures in their area.

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

Variation Order Nos. 2014-228 and 2014-229 are in effect.


FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Sandra Davies (250) 627-3426

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0359
Sent May 9, 2014 at 1054

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