QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Feb. 10, 2014) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishermen convicted of various offences and fined under the Fisheries Act in the Magdalen Islands in January, 2014.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $7,950. The offenders are:
| Offender | Offence | Species | Fine | Date of conviction | |
| André Bourgeois | Fishing for plaice using a cod-end with an illegal mesh size. | plaice | $1,000 | 2014-01-15 | |
| Perry Burke | Possession of whelks under the minimum legal size. Whelk traps left in the water unattended for more than 72 hours. | whelk | $1,550 | 2014-01-15 | |
| Adam Clarke | Fishing for tuna without valid licence conditions. | tuna | $1,550 | 2014-01-15 | |
| Murray Mckay Jody Turnbull |
Possession of whelks under the minimum legal size. | whelk | $750 each | 2014-01-15 | |
| Dave Miousse | Fishing for lobster without a licence, during closed time and in a lagoon. | lobster | $2,400 | 2014-01-15 |
To report a poacher, dial 1-800-463-9057. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada's fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. It ensures and promotes compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations through a combination of land, air, and sea patrols, as well education and awareness activities.
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Contact Information:
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec, Quebec
418-648-7893