Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

May 10, 2010

CHANGE IN THE OPENING DATE OF THE MACKEREL FISHING

SEASON IN MACKEREL FISHING AREA 16 (MFA 16)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wishes to advise industry of a change in the opening date of the mackerel fishing season in MFA 16. The fishery will start at 06:00 hrs (ADT) on May 15, 2010 due to the particular situation of the snow crab fishery this year and at the request of industry.

All fish harvesters are reminded to remain careful when fishing in this area due to the ongoing fishing activity by snow crab fish harvesters.

For more information, please contact:

Michel Albert	Colin MacIsaac	Leroy MacEachern
Resource Management	Resource Management	Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Tracadie-Sheila (NB)	Charlottetown (PEI)	Antigonish (NS)
(506) 395-7718	(902) 566-7815	(902) 863-5670

David Courtemanche	Sylvette LeBlanc
Resource Management	Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Gaspé (QC)	Cap-aux-Meules (QC)
(418) 368-5559	(418) 986-2390