2020 sea cucumber (southwest New Brunswick)

Area

The sea cucumber fishery in southwest New Brunswick occurs in 2 separate fishing zones:

  • Zone 1 (The Passages) – A small, rectangular area at the mouth of Passamaquoddy Bay; and
  • Zone 2 (Outside Passages) – An area along the coast, outside of the bay and around Campobello Island.

Dates of season (subject to change)

The 2020 sea cucumber fishery in southwest New Brunswick operates from January 14th - March 31st.

Total allowable catch

Zone 1: 400 t
Zone 2: 360 t

Management measures

Please contact your regional DFO office for more information:

Telephone: 902-407-8153
Email: DFO.MARFisheriesManagement-GestiondespechesMAR.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Single or multi-year planning

The information provided is applicable to the 2020 fishery only.

Links to other information

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