These arrests and seizures result from surveillance conducted by fishery officers, during which they observed scallop being illegally transferred at sea from a licensed commercial vessel to a vessel that is not designated to fish scallop commercially.
Accurately reporting landings is essential to the sustainability of stocks, the integrity of scientific data and management decisions and the continued economic success of the fishery.
To report suspected unauthorized fishing activity, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment
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On May 3, in Delaps Cove and at Digby wharf, in Nova Scotia, fishery officers arrested four people and seized a vehicle and 1,518 lbs of scallop
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On May 3, in Delaps Cove and at Digby wharf, in Nova Scotia, fishery officers arrested four people and seized a vehicle and 1,518 lbs of scallop meat worth $36,432
These arrests and seizures result from surveillance conducted by fishery officers, during which they observed scallop being illegally transferred at sea from a licensed commercial vessel to a vessel that is not designated to fish scallop commercially.
Accurately reporting landings is essential to the sustainability of stocks, the integrity of scientific data and management decisions and the continued economic success of the fishery.
To report suspected unauthorized fishing activity, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment
These arrests and seizures result from surveillance conducted by fishery officers, during which they observed scallop being illegally transferred at sea from a licensed commercial vessel to a vessel that is not designated to fish scallop commercially.
Accurately reporting landings is essential to the sustainability of stocks, the integrity of scientific data and management decisions and the continued economic success of the fishery.
To report suspected unauthorized fishing activity, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment
