PORT AU CHOIX, NL – On November 25, 2008 in provincial court at Port au Choix, Darris Patey, a commercial fish harvester from River of Ponds, was convicted of failing to release a bycatch of crab during the commercial cod fishery and with failing to complete his fishing logbook. He received a combined fine of $1,250.00 and his catch of crab was forfeited.
In July 2007, DFO fishery officers from the Rocky Harbour detachment were conducting a routine patrol in the River of Ponds area when they observed Mr. Patey offloading cod from a commercial fishing vessel and carried out an inspection.
DFO is committed to the conservation and protection of marine resources in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activities may do so by contacting their nearest DFO office or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Sam Whiffen,
Communications Officer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(709) 772-7631
