Captain of F/V Darkstar Fined $250,000 For Illegal Prawn Fishing in B.C. Glass Sponge Refuge
After more than four years, a case of setting prawn traps in one of the 17 protected areas for the fragile glass sponge, has concluded with hefty fines and forfeiture of gear for the captain of the F/V Darkstar.
On January 31 sentencing was handed down to the unnamed vessel master by Judge S.M. Merrick of a fine of $250,000 and forfeiture of gear seized at the time, estimated to be $80,000.
The captain was found guilty on May 24 ...
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