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NR-M-96-55E
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September 10, 1996
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CLOSURE OF THE COMMERCIAL INSHORE HERRING FISHERY IN FISHING AREAS 16C AND 16E
(ESCUMINAC AND WESTERN PEI)
MONCTON - The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO),
announced today that the inshore herring fishery is closing in
Areas 16C and 16E (Escuminac and Western Prince Edward Island)
at noon on September 11, 1996. The Department estimates that a
total of 7,000 tonnes of herring will have been landed by closing
time. This compares to 9,357 tonnes landed in 1995. However, despite
the reduction in catches, the landed value should remains about
the same as last year, at 3 million dollars.
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For information:
Laurent G. Paulin
Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans
Moncton, N.B.
(506) 851-7792
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