DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell crab protocol, that Grid AE-42 in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing snow crab and shrimp at midnight on Friday, June 19, 2015 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab.
The grid is defined by the following co-ordinates:
- 50°20’ North, 53° 30’ West
- 50°20’ North, 53° 20’ West
- 50°10’ North, 53° 20’ West
- 50°10’ North, 53° 30’ West
All crab pots must be removed from this area. The closure for northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 19, 2015.
Coordinates for the soft-shell grids can be found on the DFO website at http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Nl/3K-Coordinates
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