Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0975-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 12 - Opening
Opening 00:01 September 13, 2016 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs): SUMMARY: 12B03a, Southern Goletas Channel Variation Order No. 2016-403 FISHERY CONTINUES: 14C02, North Baynes Sound Variation Order No. 2016-401 19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel Variation Order No. 2016-387 14B01, Comox Bar Variation Order No. 2016-372 16D01, Thormanby Island Variation Order No. 2016-362 Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0969 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO. Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates can change at any time please confirm the required Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea is open prior to fishing. DETAILS: GMA 12B03a, Southern Goletas Channel: 1. That portion of Subarea 12-16 south of a line from the Doyle Island light due west to a point south of the Noble Islets light at 50 degrees 48.369 minutes north latitude, 127 degrees 35.195 minutes west longitude, thence to Boxer Point on Nigei Island; 2. That portion of Subarea 12-16 west of a line drawn from the junction of the boundaries of Subareas 12-9, 12-10, 12-11 and 12-16 southwest to a point due east of Duval Point at 50 degrees 45.654 minutes north latitude, 127 degrees 28.419 minutes west longitude , then west to Duval Point. NOTES: North Coast and West Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices. See the 2016/17 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 - FN0975
Sent September 12, 2016 at 1136
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