Reminder: Closure of Shellfish Harvesting Area

March 10, 2010

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QUÉBEC – Fisheries and Oceans Canada is advising the public that shellfish harvesting is prohibited in closed areas. Eating contaminated shellfish is dangerous and may lead to paralysis and even death. In addition, shellfish harvesting is prohibited within 125 metres of a wharf, due to the risk of contamination.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, whose mandate is to protect and conserve fishery resources, is ever vigilant in its efforts to prevent shellfish harvesting in closed areas in order to protect public health.

The Department is also asking the public to report poaching incidents by calling 1-800-463-9057. All calls are confidential.

You can get the latest information on shellfish harvesting by calling one of the following numbers:

CHARLEVOIX, NORTH SHORE AND ANTICOSTI ISLAND
From Ile-aux-Coudres to Baie-Trinité: 1-800-463-8558
From Baie-Trinité to Blanc-Sablon: 1-800-463-1736
MAGDALEN ISLANDS: 418-986-3882

LOWER ST. LAWRENCE AND GASPÉ
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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For more information:

Michel Plamondon
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
Quebec, Quebec
418-648-5419

 

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