Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public that the harvesting of bi-valve molluscs (includes; oysters, soft shell clams, razor clams, surf clams, mussels, scallops, and quahogs), and gastropod molluscs (such as whelk), for recreational or commercial purposes in Annapolis Basin is closed effective December 11, 2008. This closure is due to an increase in levels of bacteriological contamination that has an adverse effect on the shellfish growing areas within the Annapolis Basin.
That portion of Annapolis Basin, inside a line drawn from grid reference 292042 4948998 (Shaws Point) to grid reference 289633 4952262 (Black Point) then to grid reference 281794 4950578 then to grid reference 281234 4949276. See map Digby 21 A/12.
Bivalve and gastropod molluscs are shellfish with two shells, and includes; oysters, clams (soft shell clams, razor clams, surf clams) mussels, scallops and quahogs (bay and ocean) and whelks.
For further information, contact the local fishery officer and refer to Maritimes Prohibition Order SSN-2008-032.
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Additional information can be found in the DFO Backgrounder, Shellfish Harvest Closures, available at:
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/back-fiche/2003/mar03-eng.htm
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Communications Branch
Maritimes Region
(902) 426-3550
NR-MAR-08-14E
