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 2, 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 285703 4950836 (Port Wade) to grid reference 289355 4946416 (Deep Brook) then to grid reference 281234 4949276 then to grid reference 281794 4950578 (Digby Gut). See map Digby 21 A/12.
The area from inside a line drawn from grid reference 285703E 4950836N (Port Wade) to grid reference 289355E 4946416N to (Deep Brook) remains opened which includes Thornes Cove area and Cornwallis area.
For further information, contact the local fishery officer and refer to Maritimes Prohibition Order SSN-2008-029.
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Additional information can be found in the DFO Backgrounder, Shellfish Harvest Closures, available at:
http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/communications/maritimes/back03e/B-MAR-03-(3E).html
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Communications Branch
Maritimes Region
(902) 426-3550
NR-MAR-08-13E
