QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2012) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, wants to inform residents of the North Shore and the south shore of the St. Lawrence, from Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies to Gaspé, that harvesting of any and all shellfish in these regions is closed as a preventative measure. Analyses are currently underway to determine shellfish safety in these areas. Fisheries and Oceans Canada also wishes to remind the public that harvesting shellfish in a closed area is prohibited.
This decision was made in accordance with the prohibition orders listed below and pursuant to subsection 3(1) of the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations.
Prohibition orders no.: | 2012Q-U-003, 2012Q-U-004, 2012Q-U-005, 2012Q-U-006 |
and 2012Q-U-007 |
If you want to get the latest information concerning shellfish harvesting, please dial one of the following phone numbers:
CHARLEVOIX, NORTH SHORE AND ANTICOSTI ISLAND | ||
From Ile-aux-Coudres to Baie-Trinité: | 1-800-463-8558 | |
From Baie-Trinité to Blanc-Sablon: | 1-800-463-8558 | |
MAGDALEN ISLANDS: | 418-986-3882 | |
LOWER ST. LAWRENCE AND GASPÉ PENINSULA | ||
From Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies to Cap Gaspé: | 1-800-463-0607 | |
From Cap Gaspé to the Matapédia River: | 1-800-463-4204 |
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Contact Information:
Senior Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
Mont-Joli (Quebec)
418-775-0744