Fishery Notice

Under agreement with the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 
is opening area 7-21 for the Heiltsuk Commercial harvest of Manila Clams 
(Venerupis philippinarum)and Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea).  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 and 
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:

Steven Groves - (250) 627-3455

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1339
Sent December 14, 2015 at 1552

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