New Brunswick Resident Fined for Illegally Fishing Lobster

March 1, 2013

MONCTON, New Brunswick – Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region, announced today that a resident of New Brunswick has been fined $3,000 by Judge John C. Friel for violations under the Fisheries Act.

Russell Mitchell of Esgenoôpetitj pleaded guilty to fishing lobster when the fishery was closed.

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.crimenb.ca or text TIP212 to CRIMES (274637).

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For more information:

Michèle Bernier
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region
1-506-851-7704
Michele.Bernier@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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