Seal Fishery to Remain Closed to Front Longliners, Vessels 35' to 64'11"
Monday, April 18th 2005 at 4:54pm NDT - by
DFO advises that the seal fishery in sealing areas 4 - 7 and area 12 will remain closed, for sealers residing in sealing areas 5 - 8 who are operating from vessels between 35' to 64'11"
DFO advises that the seal fishery will re-open at 6:00 a.m., Newfoundland Daylight Saving Time, Tuesday, April 19, 2005 for sealers who reside in area 6, operating from vessels less than 35' and any sealer operating from any vessel less than 35' that has a sealer with a homeport in sealing area 6 onboard. Trip limits remain in effect.