Notice to Fish Harvesters - NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE SIGHTING - nf.24.246
August 12, 2024
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
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Aug. 12, 2024
NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE SIGHTING
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, a North Atlantic right whale (NARW) was sighted swimming near Brimestone Head, Fogo Island, NL.
Due to the area of sighting, no temporary measures will be implemented at this time. However, harvesters should be on alert while in this area.
The Government of Canada is undertaking extensive surveillance of many areas of Atlantic Canadian waters where North Atlantic right whales may be present.
To view information on NARW sightings, please follow the link below:
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals-mammiferes/narightwhale-baleinenoirean/alert-alerte/index-eng.html
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For information, contact:
Connie Dobbin-Vincent
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 730-4173
E-mail: connie.dobbin-vincent@dfo-mpo.gc.ca