QUÉBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - June 23, 2016) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of Magdalen Islands fishers fined in May and April 2016 for violations of the Fisheries Act.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $2,300. The offenders are:
| Offender | Offence | Species | Fine | Date of conviction |
| Laurent Duclos | Fishing for lobster without a licence and in a lagoon. | lobster | $500 | 2016-05-18 |
| Christopher Clarke | Contravened conditions of lobster fishing licence by starting activities before 5 a.m. | lobster | $500 | 2016-04-06 |
| Joseph-Gaston Chiasson | Harvesting softshell clams in a closed area. | softshell clam | $300 | 2016-04-06 |
| Geoffrey Mckay | Failure to file and complete a logbook prior to arrival at the dock. | lobster | $1,000 | 2016-04-06 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages the public to report poaching incidents by using the online form or calling 1-800-463-9057. All reports are 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:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
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418-648-5474