August 25, 2020
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2020 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – ATLANTIC HALIBUT FISHERY
DELAY IN OPENING
EKME: 4188781
Charlottetown, PEI– August 25, 2020 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is announcing a delay in the third opening of the Halibut fishery on PEI. The third opening is now scheduled for September 2/3 , not August 26/27 as previously announced.
During open periods, the fishery will occur from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. the following day. Licences holders are not permitted to leave port until 2 a.m. on the day of an opening and must return to port by 6 p.m. the following day.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Information for industry
Canadian fisheries and aquaculture sectors provide the world with sustainably-sourced, high quality, high value, fish and seafood.
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to supporting our fisheries and aquaculture industry during these difficult times. The Government of Canada is taking the necessary steps to ensure that you can continue to operate safely and effectively and we will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments.
Visit our website to find out more:
http://dfo-mpo.gc.ca/covid19/industry-industrie/index-eng.html
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ben Moore A/Area Chief, Resource Management Gulf Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada Charlottetown, PEI (902) 370-7094 Benjamin.Moore@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
Daniel Lapierre A/Regional Senior FAM Officer Gulf Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada Moncton, N.B. 506-851-3846 Daniel.Lapierre@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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