Seal Fishery Closing to Vessels 35' to 64'11" and Area 6 Vessels, less than 35'
Sunday, April 17th 2005 at 1:44pm NDT - by
DFO advises that the seal fishery in sealing areas 4 - 7 and area 12 will close at 7:30 p.m., Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Sunday, April 17, 2005 for sealers residing in sealing areas 5 - 8 who are operating from vessels between 35' and 64'11", and to any sealer operating from any vessel less than 35' that has a sealer with a homeport in sealing area 6 onboard.
The fishery will remain closed to both these fleets for the entire day on Monday, April 18, 2005. DFO will conduct a review of catches and will issue a further Notice on Monday afternoon.