November 8, 2010
Dartmouth, N.S. – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public that the harvesting of bi-valve molluscs (except sea scallops) for recreational or commercial purposes within the foreshore and waters within 5 km of the Counties of Charlotte, Albert and Saint John, and the foreshore and waters within 5 km of the Islands of Grand Manan, the Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello, New Brunswick is closed due to an increase in levels of bacteriological contamination that has an adverse effect on shellfish growing areas.
Bivalve molluscs are shellfish with two shells, and include; oysters, clams (soft shell clams, razor clams, surf clams) mussels, and quahogs (bay and ocean).
For further information, contact the local fishery officer and refer to Maritimes Prohibition Order SSN-2010-026.
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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/infocus-alaune/2008/20080709-eng.htm
For more information:
Communications Branch
Maritimes Region
(902) 426-3550
CommEnquire@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
