New Temporary Snow Crab Grid Closures Announced May 9
The first snow crab grid closures for the year were announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on May 4. Temporary grid closures were put in effect for 6 full grids and a portion of three. Now, an additional 12 full grids have been added to that list.
The DFO made the new closure announcement on Monday, May 9 after North Atlantic right whales were sighted in Annex 1 for the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Beginning Wednesday, May 11 at 5 p.m., the following full grids will be closed...
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