Nova Scotia Lobster Harvesters Fined

January 28, 2013

Moncton, New Brunswick - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region, announced today two Nova Scotia lobster harvesters have been fined by Judge Richard MacKinnon for violations under the Fisheries Act. The fines total $3,610.

Evan McDormand of Westport pleaded guilty to harvesting lobster without a licence and to obstructing a fishery officer. He received a $1,600 fine.

Dale Trenholm of Bayfield pleaded guilty to harvesting lobster without a licence. He was fined $2,010.

Conservation measures exist to protect and rebuild fish stocks so that fish resources are sustainable for generations to come.

Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activity or habitat violations is asked to contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office, to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, visit www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or text TIP202 to CRIMES (274637).

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For more information:

Steve Hachey
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region
1-506-851-7045
Steve.hachey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Krista Petersen
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region
1-506-851-7171
Krista.petersen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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