I went to a thriftys in Nanaimo, they didn’t have any. the kid said the fisherman we’re having difficulty getting any oysters due to the weather…?! Too wet for oysters I guess lol
DFO closes harvest in a lot of area's during the big rain run off events
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Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN1257-SANITARY - Rainfall Warning for North Vancouver Island, West Vancouver Island and Central Coast (coastal sections)
A rainfall warning (attached below) for North Vancouver Island, West Vancouver Island and Central Coast (coastal sections), with total precipitation of 100-200 mm, has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Weather Service.
Please be advised that intense rainfall events resulting in flooding and/or sewage collection system overflows, especially occurring after a prolonged period of dry weather, can adversely affect marine water quality and potentially result in temporary emergency shellfish harvesting closures. Although there is no proposed closure at this time, shellfish harvesters are advised to monitor weather conditions and warnings, and to plan their harvesting activities accordingly.
Rainfall warning issued for:
North Vancouver Island, B.C.
West Vancouver Island, B.C.
Central Coast - coastal sections, B.C.
Current details:
A prolonged period of heavy rain tonight through Wednesday.
Total Rainfall: 100 to 200 mm.
Locations: Central Coast, North Vancouver Island, and West Coast of Vancouver Island especially north from Tofino including Zeballos and Tahsis.
Timespan: Rain becoming heavy over the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island tonight, then spreading to West Vancouver Island in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Heavy rain will persist through Wednesday.
Other Risks: Strong southerly winds over exposed coastal sections Tuesday morning.
Remarks: An atmospheric river will give rain heavy at times over the Central Coast and northern and western sections of Vancouver Island.
Heavy downpours can cause water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rising freezing levels and snowmelt may contribute to increased runoff.
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For more information contact a local DFO office, Elysha Gordon at 250-756-7192
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN1257
Sent November 29, 2021 at 07:48
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