| Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Notice to Fishers |
Saturday, April 14th 2007 at 9:10am NDT - by |
| | Harp Seal Fishery Closing to Gulf Longliners DFO wishes to advise Newfoundland and Labrador sealers who reside in sealing areas 9 to 12, operating from vessels greater than 35 feet, that the fishery for Harp seals in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in sealing areas 10 to 17, 20, 22, 26 and 27, will close at 3:00 p.m., NDT, today, Friday, April 13, 2007. Contact: Larry Yetman, Marine Mammals / Foreigh Fisheries Resource Management (709) 772-0695 Hannah R. Mahoney, Communications Office, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (709) 772-7629 |