Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 January 15, 2015 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY: 
17B03, Boat Harbour to Chemainus
Variation Order No. 2015-003 revoked.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
14A01, Williams Beach Bluffs to Cape Lazo
14A02, Williams Beach Bluffs to Shelter Point
14B02, North Comox Bar (outside portion)
14B03, North Comox Bar (inside portion)
14D, Hornby Island
Variation Order No. 2015-004.


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0025 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, 
as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO.

DETAILS:

NOTES:
North Coast and West Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate 
Fishery Notices.

See the 2014 Geoduck and Horse Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) 
for a more detailed description of the Fishing Protocol.

The On-Grounds Monitor and/or Archipelago Marine Research will direct the fleet 
through Geoduck beds and GMAs.

Horse clams are permitted as an incidental catch only except where a quota has 
been established.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0026
Sent January 15, 2015 at 1338

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