Presence of an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale

Due to the presence of an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale near Tiverton, Nova Scotia, Millbrook Fisheries is strongly recommending the use of whale-safe gear on all ropes associated with Millbrook community FSC trap fisheries in the vicinity of Saint Mary’s Bay and the Bay of Fundy portions of LFA 34 affected by this commercial fishery closure. Weak links can be obtained directly from Millbrook Fisheries, which will allow ropes to break away in the event of whale entanglement. More information can be found at the following DFO link: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/commercial-commerciale/atl-arc/narw-bnan/index-eng.html