After consultation with the Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Sealers Association and the FFAW, DFO advises that due to safety concerns arising from deteriorating weather conditions, the re-opening of the seal fishery on the FRONT is postponed until 06:00 AM Newfoundland Daylight Savings Time, Thursday, April 14, 2005
This re-opening applies to sealers residing in sealing area 4 and areas 5 - 8.