More temporary fisheries closures ordered after right whale sightings
HALIFAX — The federal government has announced more temporary fisheries closures in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence following North Atlantic right whale sightings.
The Fisheries Department says the new closures take effect this morning.
Ottawa says all gear must be removed from the affected areas, and notice will be given prior to reopening.
It says the closure affects fisheries including snow crab, toad crab, rock crab, lobster and whelk.