DFO Maritimes

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You can learn more about the work happening in our Maritimes Region, and across the country, by visiting our enforcement news page: https://t.co/x52Yd1J7Iy

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Our fishery officers are on patrol each day on land, sea and in the air to protect Canada’s fisheries and oceans, and to enforce conservation.

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To report suspected unauthorized activity under the Fisheries Act, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment: https://t.co/kEyNYmmDjn

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On October 18, fishery officers in Margaretsville, NS, arrested one individual for violations under the Fisheries Act, and seized 57 crates of lobster at a storage facility.

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The crates held 3,311 live and 495 dead lobsters. The live lobsters were transported to Lobster Fishing Area 29 in Cape Breton where they were returned to the ocean.

An investigation into this matter is underway, as such no further information will be provided.

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1/3 Have your say! Consultations are now open for 12 Atlantic salmon populations for potential listing under the Species at Risk Act. These populations range across Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Failing to provide information on request prevents officers from verifying compliance.

To report suspected unauthorized fishing activity, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment: https://t.co/FlJgejfmrO.

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On October 7, in Dartmouth Provincial Court, NS, an individual was convicted for a violation under the Fisheries Act and fined $25,000 for failing to provide records at the request of a fishery officer.

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@NSFisheries Do not stock backyard ponds with invasive species.

Learn more about the importance of not releasing non-native species at: https://t.co/42DVUBRE0l

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What’s a pond loach?

It’s an aquatic invasive species, which can have negative impacts on the environment, economy and society. They can alter habitats to become inhospitable for native species, compete for food and space, and eat fish eggs.

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This fall, we worked with @NSFisheries and the LaHave River Salmon Association to remove more than 370 invasive pond loach and goldfish from a backyard pond in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.

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To report suspected unauthorized fishing activity, please contact your local Conservation and Protection detachment: https://t.co/X5zrvfvoab

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On September 28, during a routine inspection, fishery officers located 15 untagged sunken lobster holding cages at the wharf in Saulnierville, NS, in contravention of licence conditions.

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All untagged holding cages were seized with approximately 1,640 lobsters. Lobsters were released into the water.

An investigation is currently underway, as such no further information will be provided.

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For the second time, we hosted the Brilliant Blue Challenge at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography! This international competition brings together young leaders in ocean innovation.

🌊⚙️ Learn more about the Brilliant Blue Challenge: https://t.co/64stbx2XHU.

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Learn more about our long-term Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program: https://t.co/NSSAaPCZNj

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Scientists are at sea on the Scotian Shelf! 🌊 Through annual surveys, we collect data on ocean conditions over the long term.

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🐳🐟 We also monitor cetaceans and other species, and we retrieve and deploy equipment. This includes acoustic and oceanographic moorings to detect whale calls, as well as gliders to capture data autonomously.

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If you suspect unauthorized fishing activity, report it to your local Conservation and Protection detachment or call 1-800-565-1633 (toll-free) : https://t.co/FeQIDPv4kw

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Our fishery officers work with the public, harvesters, Indigenous communities, industry and other groups across the Maritimes Region to conserve and protect oceans, coasts, waterways and their habitat.