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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

Gulf Region
Notice to Fish Harvesters

LOBSTER FISHING AREAS (LFA) 26A AND 26B SOUTH OPENING EKME:4231325

Moncton, NB – May 2, 2019 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is announcing that the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Areas 26A and 26B South will open at 06:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021.

DFO wishes to remind fish harvesters to take extra care when navigating on the opening day of the lobster fishery as vessels are loaded with gear and traps. Harvesters are encouraged to act diligently in setting their traps and should ensure that vessels are loaded safely by reducing the quantity of gear if necessary.

Fish harvesters must also exercise caution when navigating in locations where dredging operations are on-going.

FOR INFORMATION:

Pierre Mallet
Resource Management Fisheries & Oceans Canada Moncton, NB
506-874-0513Pierre.Mallet@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Alan Dwyer
Resource Management Fisheries & Oceans Canada Antigonish, NS 902-735-7114Alan.Dwyer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Ben Moore
Resource Management
Fisheries & Oceans Canada Charlottetown, PE
902-370-7094Benjamin.Moore@dfo-mpo.gc.ca