PACIFIC REGION
1995 MANAGEMENT PLAN
GREEN SEA URCHIN
This Green &0 Urchin MlI1J4gnnenz Plan is inlmtled for general purposes tmly. When 1Mrt! is a discrepancy iulWem w Pkm and 1M regulalioll3, 1M regultJ1ions an IhejiNJJ autMrlty.
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1. TABLEOFCONTENTS
2. DFO CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 3
3. SHELLFISH - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • • • • • 4
4. HISTORY OF THE GREEN SEA URCHIN FISHERY 4
5. ENFORCEMENT PLAN • • • • • 5
6. ABORIGINAL FISHERIFS PLAN. 6
7. SPORT FISHING PLAN • • • • • • • • 6
8. GREEN SEA URCHIN COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN FOR 1995 • 7 8.1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES FOR 1995 7 8.1.1. Quotas ...... 7 8.1.2. Open times...... 7 8.1.3. Designated landing ports...... 7 8.1.4. Policy and requirements for ponding of green sea urchins 7 8.1.5. Catch reporting. . . . . 10 8.1.6. North coast fisheries . . 10 8.1.7. Closed areas...... 10 8.2. QUOTAS AND OPEN TIMES . . 11 8.3. PERMANENT AREA CWSURES. . 12 8.4. LICENSING. . . . 17 8.4.1. Category . 17 8.4.2. Species. . . 17 8.4.3. Gear. . . . 17 8.5. SIZE LIMITS . . . 17 8.6. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF A FISHING TRIP ...... 18 8.7. DESIGNATED LANDING PORTS AND CATCH REPORTING . 18 8.8. CATCH AND FISHING DATA ...... 19 8.9. OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION . 21
9. ADVISORY COMMITfEE MEMBERS - GREEN SEA URCHINS. • 22
10. A 1TA CIIl\ffiNTS ...... • • • . . • • . • . • . . . . . • . 22
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2. DFO CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
VANCOUVER SHELLFISH TAPE MESSAGE: 666-1509 NANAIMO SHELLFISH TAPE MESSAGE: 756-7021
VIOLATIONS HOTLINE (OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT): 1-800-465-4336 or 1-800-46S-4DFO FISHERIES MANAGEMENT SECTOR: Regional Shellfish Coordinator Bruce Adkins 666-0519 or 756-7000 Fishery Manager, South Coast (Nanaimo) Kip Slater 754-0204 Fisheries Management Coordinator - South Coast (Comox) Byron Koke 339-2809 Fisheries Management Coordinator - Fraser River (New West.) Scotty Roxburgh 664-9266 Fisheries Management Coordinator - North Coast (pr. Rupert) Shane Neifer 627-3404 Fisheries Management Coordinator - North Coast (pr. Rupert) Dave Rekdal 627-3476
Harvest Management Unit Areas 11 to 27 Steve Heizer 756-7271 South Coast Division RickHarbo 756-7268 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T lK3
Harvest Management Unit Areas 1 to 10 Greg Thomas 627-3465 North Coast Division Rm 202-417 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. VSJ IG8
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BRANCH Pacific Biological Station Dr. Alan Campbell 756-7223 Hammond Bay Rd. Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6
INSPECTION BRANCH Shellfish Inspection Specialist Rudy Chiang 666-3150 2250 South Burnaby Rd. Roger Loy Burnaby, B.C. V5M 4L9
RECREATIONAL FISHERIES South Coast Recreational Fisheries Coordinator Terry Gjernes 756-7222 North Coast Recreational Fisheries Coordinator Elmer Fast 627-3409
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COMMERCIAL LICENSING Commercial Licence Unit 666-0566 400-555 West Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3
Commercial Licence Unit 627-3413 417 2nd Ave. West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J IG8
Commercial Licence Unit 754-0400 60 Front St. Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7
ABORIGINAL FISHERIFS DIVISION: South Coast Manager (Nanaimo) Colin Masson 756-7001 North Coast Manager (Prince Rupert) Sue Farlinger 627-3464 Fraser River Manager (Vancouver) Michelle Doucet 666-7103
3. SHELLFISH - GOALS AND OBJECTIVFS
3.1. To ensure conservation and protection of shellfish stocks coastwide through the application of scientific management principles.
3.2. To ensure the optimal use of shellfish stocks in order to meet social and economic objectives of the people of Canada.
3.3. To develop fishing plans consistent with principles of conservation, through a consultative process with users of the resource.
3.4. To preserve, enhance, restore and protect critical aquatic habitat for shellfish production.
3.5. To optimize the quality of shellfish harvested.
4. HISTORY OF THE GREEN SEA URCHIN FISHERY
The green sea urchin dive fishery began in 1987, and effort has increased steadily. Due to the patchy distribution of green sea urchins, most divers use SCUBA diving equipment. These small urchins are shipped whole and live to Japan. There has been occasional interest in processing them for "roe".
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The fishery has been managed experimentally by a minimum size limit of 55 mm (now in regulation), limited seasons and quotas. The minimum size limit allows the urchins to spawn at least once before harvesting. There have been some Subarea closures in-season, on the advice of fishermen and from monitoring by fishery officers.
Effort has not been significantly reduced with licence limitation since 1991; total number of divers and diver hours remain high; average catch per unit effort continues to decline. The fishery had the highest landings in 1992, with 49 vessels reporting landings of 1042 t for a landed value of $ 4.4 million. The season length was reduced in all areas in 1993 and 4 days/week set in some areas. As a result total landings in 1993 were 693 t. The 1993 landed value per tonne increased by 29% over 1992 prices, with an average of $2.17/Ib paid to fishers.
Landings from the north coast in 1993 totalled 82 tonnes in 1993, primarily from the Prince Rupert district. Until 1992 most landings were from inside waters of Vancouver Island, primarily from Areas 12, 13, 18, and 19. Minor landings have been reported from the west coast of Vancouver Island, ie. Areas 20, 23, 24 and 27. There have been limited openings in 1992 and 1993, in subareas 12-1, 13-32,13-33 and 13-35, in the vicinity of Kelsey Bay, due to frequent landings of undersize urchins.
There is concern about the stock. Diver catch per unit effort has declined each year since 1989. Quotas were set in 1994 for the south coast (449 t) and further effort controls were recommended for 1995.
5. ENFORCEMENT PLAN
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has recently reorganized into sector management resulting in the creation of an enforcement sector called Conservation and Protection. The Conservation and Protection Sector has the responsibility to enforce the Fisheries Act and associated regulations, to address conservation, health and safety issues and to maintain proper management and control of the various fisheries. Priorities in enforcement activities are discussed with users in the Sectoral Committee meetings and will be addressed during the 1995 season.
Users of the resource have a responsibility to report violations. Any suspected or actual fisheries, wildlife or pollution violations can be quickly and discretely reported to the appropriate Enforcement Officer by using the toll free Observe, Record and Repon hotline. This toll free number is available 24 hours a day. Confidentiality is assured.
OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT - 1-800-465-4DFO (1-800-465-4336)
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Enforcement enquiries can also be directed to the local Field Offices during regular office hours.
6. ABORIGINAL FISHING PLAN
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans recognizes the importance of fish, including invertebrates, to the aboriginal peoples of British Columbia. Through the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, the Department seeks to negotiate, with aboriginal organizations, allocations for food, social and ceremonial purposes. Subject to conservation, these allocations will have priority over allocations for commercial and recreational user groups.
The Department will consult with aboriginal organizations to determine what these allocations should be. In some cases, instead of negotiating allocations, an area may be closed to certain fishing except fishing by an aboriginal organization. These closures may be for the season or for specified times. Whenever possible, the appropriate annual fishing plan will identify such closures. Communal licences will be issued to the aboriginal organization for the fishing.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the appropriate Divisional Aboriginal Fisheries Coordinator listed in Section 2 of this fishing plan.
7. SPORT FISHING PLAN
The recreational harvest of shellfish is regulated via the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations made under the Fisheries Act. The regulations are summarized annually in the Briti<;h Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide which lists closed times, bag limits, size limits (where applicable) and closed areas. If necessary, public notices are posted to document closures or changes from the Guide. Closures may be implemented in order to conserve vulnerable stocks, protect the public from consumption of contaminated shellfish or to meet Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial needs. For some species, areas have been closed to commercial harvest or open times for commercial harvest have been delayed to provide an opportunity for the recreational community.
The primary consultative body for the recreational fishing community is the Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB). The SFAB has representatives from all parts of this community including the BC Wildlife Federation and the Sport Fishing Institute of Be. Within the SFAB, a shellfish committee has been established for the south coast region.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact a Recreational Fisheries Coordinator or local Fisheries Office listed in Section 2 of this fishing plan.
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No person engaged in sport fishing shall in any day catch and retain more than 12 sea urchins.
8. GREEN SEA URCHIN COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN FOR 1995
A description of Areas and Subareas referenced in this Plan can be found in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations. Management Area maps are available from local DFO offices.
8.1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES FOR 1995
8.1.1. Quotas
An initial south coast precautionary TAC for 1995 reflects a decrease from estimated 1994 fishing levels. On the advice of the Pacific Stock Assessment Review Committee (pSARC), the quotas for 1995 have been reduced to approximately 60% of the five-year average of landings, 1987-1991. Landings may have to be reduced further in the south coast over time.
Precautionary quotas have been set for portions of the north coast and an exploratory fishing protocol will be developed.
8.1.2. Open Times
North Coast: Areas 3 and 4 are scheduled to open January 2, 1995. All other north coast areas will open on request November 6 to December 31, 1995. See section 8.2.2. of this plan.
SOllth Coast: All south coast areas (Areas 11 to 29) will remain closed January 1 to October 31, 1995. Not all areas will be opened at the same time in the fall fishery. See section 8.2.1. of this plan.
8.1.3. Designated Landing Ports - South Coast
Designated landing ports in the south coast will be a condition of licence in 1995. Ports are listed in Section 8.7.1.
8.1.4. Policy and Requirements for Ponding of Green Sea Urchins
The ponding and feeding of green sea urchins is considered to be an aquaculture operation requiring appropriate permits and licences.
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Pilot experimental projects for ponding green sea urchins will be considered by DFO. Please forward proposals to:
Ron Ginetz Chief, Aquaculture Division 400-555 West Hastings Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3 .
Phone: (604) 666-3152
Please note:
(i) The collection of green sea urchins requires a "Z-A" Green Sea Urchin Commercial Fishing Licence. All sea urchins must be legal size (greater than or equal to 55 mm in test diameter).
(ii) Due to disease concerns approvals are required prior to movement of green sea urchins to other locations:
(a) To an existing lease site: Any movement of urchins to or from a lease site will require transplant approval (except movement for processing) .
(b) To a temporary site, which is not under tenure. Movement of Green Sea Urchins to holding pens will require transplant approval or a transplant licence.
Please contact:
Dorothy Kieser Federal - Provincial Fish Transplant Committee Pacific Biological Station Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6
Phone: (604) 756-7069
(iii) The feeding (culture) activities for green sea urchins on an existing lease will require a management plan and amendments to tenure and aquaculture licences. Please contact:
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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Licensing, Inspection and Field Services 2S00 Cliff Avenue Courtenay, B.C. V9N SM6
Fax 334-14101 Phone 334-1403
The above MAFF agency must be contacted for approvals or licences for kelp harvest.
(iv) Approvals may be required by other agencies, if this is a new tenure site. Please contact:
Canadian Coast Guard Navigable Waters 620-800 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 218
Further information is available from the provincial MAFF agency listed above.
(v) All green sea urchins must be weighed and validated prior to ponding.
The green sea urchins must be weighed and validated again, prior to transport to a processing facility. The pond operator will be responsible for the costs of an independent validator.
This information must be forwarded to the area Fisheries Management Coordinators:
North Coast: Shane Neifer: (604) 627-3404 South Coast: Byron Koke: (604) 339-2809
(vi) Reporting of diseases or mortalities of green sea urchins.
The operator must contact the area Fisheries Management Coordinators:
North Coast: Shane Neifer: (604) 627-3404 South Coast: Byron Koke: (604) 339-2809
and
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Dorothy Kieser (604) 756-7069 Fed.-Pro. Fish Transplant Committee Pacific Biological Station Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6
8.1.5. Catch Reporting - South Coast (Statistical Areas 11 to 29) and North Coast (Statistical Areas 1 to 10)
There is a new requirement for vessel masters to hail their catch on a weekly basis for all days fishing during the preceding seven-day period or portion thereof as follows:
For Areas 11 to 29 - FISHERIFS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR at 339-2809 between O9OOh and 1200h every Friday morning.
For Areas 1 to 10 - FISHERIFS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR at 627-3404 every Friday (message recorder available 24 hours).
See section 8.7.2. of this plan for details.
8.1.6. North Coast Fisheries
An exploratory fishing protocol will be developed for north coast fisheries for green sea urchins in 1995. An observer may be required on the grounds when fishing is being conducted. Only Areas 3 and 4 will be open in January and February 1995.
8.1.7. Closed Areas
A Research - Park Closure at Commorant Channel in Area 12 will be in effect in 1995. General Description of closed area: Stubbs Island, the Plumper Islands, and the Stephenson Islets.
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8.2. QUOTAS AND OPEN TIMES
8.2.1. South Coast
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KELSEY BAY incl. with Area (subareas 12-1,13-32,13-33 and 11 and 12 quota i) Fall fishery TBA. 13-35)
AREA 11, all subareas 192,000 lb. ii) Fall fishery commencing Nov. AREA 12, (excluding (87.1 t) 1, 1995 with open times and the 12-1) sequence of fishing areas to be announced. AREA 13, (excluding 13-32, 13- 183,000 lb. 33, 13-35) (83 t) AREAS 14 TO 18 INCL. 110,000 lb. AND 29 (49.9 t) AREA 19 66,000 lb. (30 t) AREA 28 14,100 lb. (6.4 t) AREA 20 22,300 lb. (JOlt)
~C"'OAST' AREAS 23 TO 27 INCL. 1,000 lb. i) Fall fishery to be opened on (0.45 t) request, an observer may be
soum COAST TOTAL: 588,400 lb. (267Q
Note: Conservation closures may be effected in-season.
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8.2.2. North Coast
Harvest in the North Coast in 1995 is limited in Areas 3 and 4 by precautionary quotas to prevent excessive harvest, while providing fishers the opportunity to explore new areas and identify appropriate habitat. In the Prince Rupert area, which is the only North Coast area for which significant landings of Green Urchins have been reported, harvest is limited at levels of production reported in 1993. Open times are given below.
Consideration will be given to openings in other Statistical Areas upon the request of fishers, but harvest in each Area will be restricted. An exploratory fishing protocol will be developed in consultation with industry prior to the falI fishing period. Open times will be restricted to the period November 6 to December 31 in the exploratory areas. North Coast quotas and openings for 1995 are summarized in the following table:
MANAGEMENT AREAS QUOTA (LB) OPEN TIMES PRINCE RUPERT 200,000 lb. Jan.2 to Feb. 28 and Areas 3 and 4 Nov.6 to Dec. 31
Area2E TBA Upon request, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31 Area 5 TBA Upon request, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31 Area 6 TBA Upon request, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31 Area 7 TBA Upon request, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31 Area 8, 9, and 10 TBA Upon request, Nov. 6 to Dec. 31
8.3. PERMANENT AREA CWSURES
Closures are detailed below. Additional areas may be closed in-season, therefore vessel masters should conimn closures with the appropriate Fishery Office prior to nshing an area.
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North Coast
8.3.1. In Area 1: Subarea 1-6. (Native allocation)
8.3.2. In Area 2: Burnaby Narrows Subareas 2-16 and 2-13, excluding Section Cove. (Marine Park Closure)
8.3.3. In Area 5: Kitkatla Area Subareas 5-3 and 5-10. (Native Allocation)
South Coast
8.3.4. In Area 12:
Research fPark Clos!lre at Commorant Channel· General Description - closure at Stubbs Island, the Plumper Islands, and the Stephenson Islets. (New in 1995)
8.3.5. In Area 13:
Discovery Passage· Those waters of Discovery Passage bounded on the north by a straight line drawn True west from North Bluff on Quadra Island, across Seymour Narrows to a fishing boundary sign on Vancouver Island, and on the south by a line from the Cape Mudge light True west to Vancouver Island. (Research area/Marine Reserve)
8.3.6. In Area 14:
Hornby Island· Those waters of Lambert Channel and Strait of Georgia inside a line commencing at Shingle Spit on Hornby Island, thence 239 0 True 112 nautical mile, thence 126 0 True 3 112 nautical miles, thence 64 0 True 4.9 nautical miles, thence 304 0 True 2.9 nautical miles, thence 213 0 True 112 nautical mile to Cape Gurney. (Lower Hornby Island Marine Reserve)
8.3.7. In Area 15:
8.3.7.1. All waters within 112 nautical mile of VIVIAN ISLAND, located approximately 5 nautical miles west of Powell River. (Marine Reserve)
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8.3.7.2. All waters within 114 nautical mile of REBECCA ROCK, located 2 112 nautical miles west of Powell River. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.7.3. All waters within 114 nautical mile of DINNER ROCK, located 2 112 nautical miles south of Lund. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.7.4. All waters within 112 nautical mile of the unnamed reef off EMMONDS BEACH, located approximately 4 nautical miles south of Lund. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.7.5. All waters within 1 nautical mile of MITLENATCH ISLAND, located in the upper Strait of Georgia. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.7.6. All waters within a 114 nautical mile radius of the southerly end of the BEACH GARDEN BREAKWATER. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.8. In Area 16:
Skook!lIDch!lCk Narrows provjncial Park· Those waters of Skookumchuck Narrows and Seche1t Rapids bounded on the west by a line from a point on the foreshore at the westerly limit of Secret Bay on Seche1t Peninsula thence 50 degrees True to a point on the foreshore on the mainland; and the east by a line from Raland Point on Sechelt Peninsula thence 50 degrees True to a point on the foreshore on the mainland.
8.3.9. In Area 19:
8.3.9.1. Ogden Point closure· Those waters of subarea 19-3 inside a line from the Navigation Light at the western end of the Ogden Point Causeway thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.9.2. 10 Mjle Point FrDlogical Reserve· Those waters of subarea 19-5 within 0.4 nautical mile of Cadboro Point Navigation Light.
8.3.9.3. Ract: Rocks Frological Reserve· Those waters of subareas 19-3 and 20-5 within 0.5 nautical mile of Great Race Rock.
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8.3.10. In Area 20:
8.3.10.1. Theforesbore of Botanical Beach proyincial Park· That portion of subarea 20-3 between the lowest tide level on record and the highest tide level on record from San Juan Point thence following the Vancouver Island shoreline easterly to the mouth of Tom Baird Creek.
8.3.10.2. Pacific Rim National Park· That portion of subarea 20-1 between the lowest tide level on record and the highest tide level on record from Bonilla Light thence following the Vancouver Island shoreline easterly to Owen Point.
8.3.11. In Area 23:
8.3.11.1. Pacific Rim National Park The waters lying within 112 nautical mile of the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound.
8.3.11.2. Barnfield Sh'dy Area Closllre· Those waters of Pacific fishery Management Area 23 bounded by a line commencing at the light at Whittlestone Point and running directly to the southern tip of Haines Island; from the northwestern tip of Haines Island to the southern tip of Seppings Island; from the northwestern tip of Seppings Island to Kirby Point on Diana Island; from Kirby Point directly to the northwest tip of Fry Island; from the northwestern tip of Fry Island to the nearest adjacent point on Tzartus Island; from Foucault Bluff on Tzartus Island to the northwest tip of Nanat Island; from the eastern tip of Nanat Island to the nearest adjacent point on Vancouver Island and thence along the coastline of Vancouver Island to the point of commencement.
8.3.12. In Area 24:
8.3.12.1. Barney Rocks· Those waters of subarea 24-2 within 25 metres of Barney Rocks. (Native Allocation)
8.3.12.2. Hotsprings Cove· Those waters of subarea 24-2 northwesterly of a line from Sharp Point light on Openit Peninsula, Vancouver Island to Mate Island light. (Native Allocation)
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8.3.13. In Area 25:
That portion of subareas 25-6 and 25-7 inside a line from a white triangular fishing boundary sign on Nootka Island near the northerly entrance to Santa Gertrudis Cove, thence True east one quarter nautical mile, thence True south one nautical mile, thence westerly to Yuquot Point on Nootka Island, thence to the point of commencement. Note: This closes Friendly Cove and Santa Gertrudis Cove Areas. (Native Allocation)
8.3.14. In Area 26:
8.3.14.1. Checleset Bay Fcologjcal Reserve· Those waters of Checleset Bay on northwestern Vancouver Island enclosed by the coordinates 49 degrees 59 minutes to 50 degrees 7 minutes north and 127 degrees 26 minutes to 127 degrees 39 minutes west. (Marine Reserve)
8.3.14.2. Kyuquot Sound Research Area- Those waters of Subarea 26-1 westerly of a line commencing at Rugged Point on Vancouver Island True south to a point of intersection with the surfline; and those waters subarea 26-6 westerly of a line commencing at the most easterly point of Amos Island, thence True north to Vancouver Island, and westerly of a line commencing at Amos Island light, thence 202 degrees True to a point of intersection with the line from Mclean Island to White Cliffe head on Union Island.
8.3.15. In Area 28:
8.3.15.1. Portrau Cove· That portion of subarea 28-4, east of a line drawn from a white fishing boundary sign located on the south shore of Porteau Cove to a white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove. (park Closure)
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8.3.15.2. Whytrc1iff Park' That portion of subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the most southerly point of Whytecliff Park; thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most southeasterly point of Whyte Is.; thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Is. at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most southwesterly point of Whyte Is.; thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of Whytecliff Point; thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point; thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park; thence to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland.
8.4. LICENSING
8.4.1. Category
A Category "Z-A" licence (Green Sea Urchin) is required. All diving and fishing operations must take place from the licenced vessel. All product must be landed on the licenced vessel directly . Vessels used to hold or transport urchins must be inspected and have the appropriate licence.
8.4.2. Species
Green Sea Urchins: Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis.
8.4.3. Gear
Hand picking by divers only is allowed. Suction devices are not permitted to be used.
8.5. SIZE LIMITS
No person shall fish for, catch, kill, or have in possession any Green Sea Urchin that measures less than 55 mm in a horizontal line through or across the longest diameter or greatest breadth of the shell.
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8.6. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT AND ~ATIONOFAFffimNGTRIP
8.6.1. The master of the vessel shall notify the DEPARTMENT OF FffiHERIFS OPERATIONS CENTER at 666-5066 at least 24 hours prior to fishing and within 24 hours after terminating fishing in an area, of the following information:
(a) Vessel name, operators name and CFV. (b) Species to be fished: green sea urchins. (c) Number of divers. (d) Management Area and Subareas (as defined in the Pacific Fishery Management Regulations). (e) Time and date that fishing will commence or that fishing was terminated.
8.6.2. If he is unable to arrive in his declared fishing area within 24 hours of the stated time, he shall so advise the same office.
8.6.3. Notification shall also be provided 24 hr. prior to moving to a new Management Area.
8.6.4. Upoo completion of fishing in a Subarea, the master of the vessel shall so notify, as above, the same office.
8.7. DFSIGNATED LANDING FORTS AND CATCH REPORTING - SOUTH COAST (MANAGEMENT AREAS 11-29) AND NORTH COAST (MANAGEMENT AREAS 1-10)
8.7.1. Green sea urchins must be landed at one of the following ports:
(a) North Coast: no restrictions.
(b) South Coast - inside waters: Port Hardy Port McNeill Telegraph Cove Horseshoe Bay Kelsey Bay Browns Bay Campbell River Victoria Sooke Sidney
(c) South Coast - west coast of Vancouver Island: Coal Harbour Winter Harbour Tofino
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8.7.2. The vessel master shall report that vessel's catch for all days fishing during the preceding seven days or portion thereof as follows:
For Areas 11-29 - Fisheries Management Coordinator at 338-2809 between 0900h and 1200h every Friday morning.
For Areas 1-10 - Fisheries Management Coordinator at 627-3404 every Friday (message recorder available 24 hrs).
The following information is to be reported:
(i) Name of vessel master. (ii) Vessel name and CFV. (iii) Management Area and Subarea fished (as defined in the pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations). (iv) Species caught; i.e. green sea urchins. (v) Amount caught (this can be by dock weight, or by cage with an average weight per cage). (vi) the location in which the green urchins are to be contained (if the urchins are to be held prior to landing and sale).
8.8. CATCH AND FISHING DATA
8.8.1. Harvest Log Data
8.8.1.1. The vessel master must provide and maintain an accurate and true log of daily harvest operations in the logbook authorized for 1995 by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. DFO authorized logbooks for 1995 are available from I. O. Thomas and Assoc., (604) 291-6340. This log must be accompanied by a chart record of locations fished.
8.8.1.2. The harvest log must be completed by midnight of the day fished and kept aboard the licenced vessel when Green Sea Urchins are being harvested or when Green Sea Urchins are on board. Logbooks must be produced for examination by a fishery officer or guardian.
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8.8.1.3. The licence holder registered with the Commercial Licence Unit is responsible to ensure that the vessel master has completed and submitted a copy of the log data. DFO can only release log data to the registered licence holder, and only upon written request.
One copy of the harvest log and chart record must be forwarded each month to:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Shellfish Data Program Pacific Biological Station Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6
THE DEPARTMENT WISHFS TO REMIND FISHERS THAT IT IS A CONDITION OF THEIR LICENCE THAT LOGS MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE END OF EACH MONTH FISHED. TO DELAY SUBMISSION OF LOGS BEYOND THAT PERIOD IS A VIOLATION OF A CONDITION OF LICENCE.
8.8.2. Fish Slip Requirements
It is a condition of this licence that an accurate written report shall be furnished on a fish slip of all shellfish caught under the authority of this licence. A report must be made even if the shellfish landed are used for bait, personal consumption, or otherwise disposed. The written report shall be posted not later than seven (7) days after the offloading and sent to:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Catch and Effort Unit Stn. 416, 555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3
Fish slip books are available on request at the above address.
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8.9. OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
8.9.1. Export Requirements
Prior to the export of green sea urchins to any other Province, Territory or Country from British Columbia which have not gone through a federally registered processing plant, an oral report of the following information must be made by telephoning 666-0583 (DFO - Vancouver):
8.9.1.1. Total weight of the sea urchins to be exported. 8.9.1.2. Area of catch. 8.9.1.3. Export destination. 8.9.1.4. Location and expected time of export.
The harviS: log and fish slip conditions of this licence must be complied with, even for sea urchins exported from British Columbia which have not gone through a federaUy registered processing plant.
8.9.2. WCB Seafood Harvesting Certificate
All divers shall be in possession of a Workers' Compensation Board Se 8.9.3. NOTE: ANY QUOTA OVERRUNS IN 1995 MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM 1996 QUOTAS. 1995 Green Sea Urchin Management Plan - 22- 9. ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS - GREEN SEA URCHINS Department of Fisheries and Oceans R. Harbo, Shellfish Biologist, South Coast (756-7268) S. Heizer,Shellfish Biologist, South Coast (756-7271) G. Thomas, Shellfish Biologist, North Coast (627-3465) Regional Shellfish Coordinator, Nanaimo (756-7000) K. Slater, Fishery Manager, South Coast, Nanaimo (754-0204) A. Campbell, Biological Sciences Branch, Nanaimo (756-7124) Ministry of Agriculture, FISheries and Food Dave Smith (356-76421 fax 356-7280) Commercial Fisheries Development Officer Aquaculture and Commercial Fisheries Branch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 808 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 3Xl Native Brotherhood of B.C. Kathy Pearson, (255-3137) Monty Brown, Masset (626-5566) clo Native Brotherhood of B.C. 1755 E. Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V5L IT1 West Coast Green Sea Urchin Association Phil Montgomery, (544-1472/fax 544-1478) 6985 Angler's Lane Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8R 2K2 Jim Hume, (652-9545, 652-9544 1 fax 652-9520) 5987 Oldfield Road, R.R.#3, Victoria, B.C. V8X 3Xl Ken Ridgeway, (758-27561 fax 756-2757) 5296 Lost Lake Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 5E5 Sea Urchin Processors will be invited to Advisory meetings. 10. ATIACHMENTS Figure 1 - Size Limits for Red and Green Sea Urchins. 1995 Green Sea Urchin Management Plan , , MIN. IOOmm .. : I 55mm .. , I , , MIN. RED SEA URCHIN GREEN SEA URCHIN Figure 1. Size limits for Red and Green Sea Urchins (Echinoderms) in commercial dive fisheries. <.~/ -\ CONDITIONS OF 1995 GREEN SEA QRCHIN LICENCE Pursuant to subsection 22(1) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, and for the proper management and control of the green sea urchin fishery, the following conditions are specified for this 1995 commercial fishing licence: 1. species of fish permitted to be taken: Green Sea Urchin. 2. Fishing gear permitted to be used: Diving gear. Handpicking by diveI,"s only. Suction devices are not permitted to be used. 3. Information that the master of the vessel shall report to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans: (1) Before and After a Fishing Trip: The vessel master shall notify the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Operations centre, 666-5066, at least 24 hours prior to fishing and within 24 hours after terminating fishing in an area, of the following information: (a) vessel master's name, vessel name, and CFV #; (b) species to be fished (i.e. green sea urchins); (c) number of divers; (d) Subareas fished (as described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations); and (e) time and date that fishing will begin or end. (2) Non-arrival on Fishing Grounds: If the vessel is unable to arrive in the declared fishing area within 24 hours of the stated time, the vessel master shall so advise the Operations Centre, 6~6-5066. (3) Moving to a New Fishing Area: The vessel master shall notify the Operations Centre, 666-5066, 24 hours ·prior to moving to a new Area or Subarea. (4) Catch Hails - South Coast: For Areas 11 to 29, the vessel master is responsible for hailing, each Friday between the hours of 09:00 am and 12: 00 noon, that vessel's catch for all days fished during the previous seven (7) days. Hails should be made to Fisheries Management Coordinator (339-2809) and should inclUde the following information: 1995 Green Sea Urchin Licence Conditions Page 1 of 5 ..... Fisheries Peches • ...,..- and Oceans et Oceans Canada ., ( a) vessel master's name, vessel name, and CFV #; .J (b) species fished (i.e. green sea urchins); (c) number of days fished; (d) Subareas fished (as described in the Pacific Fishery Managgment Area Regulations); (e) amount caught (this can be by dock weight, or by cages with an average weight per cage); and (f) the location in which the green sea urchins are to be contained, if the urchins are to be held prior to sale. (5) Catch Hails - North Coast: For Areas 1 to 10, the vessel master is responsible for hailing each Friday, that vessel's catch for all days fished during the previous seven (7) days. Hails should be made to the Fishery Management Coordinator (627-3407 - tape message) and should include the following information: (a) vessel master's name, vessel name, and CFV #; (b) species fished (i.e. green sea urchins); (c) number of days fished; (d) Subareas fished (as described in the Pacific Fishery Managgment Area Regulations); (e) amount caught (this can be by dock weight, or by cages with an average weight per cage); and (f) the location in which the green sea urchins are to be contained, if the urchins are to be held prior to sale. 4. Locations permitted for the landing of green sea urchins from the vessel: Green sea urchins must be landed at one of the following ports: (a) North Coast: No restrictions. (b) South Coast: Port Hardy Port McNeill Telegraph Cove Kelsey Bay Browns Bay Campbell River Sidney Sooke Horseshoe Bay Victoria West Coast of Vancouver Island - Coal Harbour, Winter Harbour and Tofino. 1995 Green Sea Urchin Licence Conditions Page 2 of 5 5. Records that the master of the vessel shall keep: (1) Harvest Logs: (a) The vessel master is responsible for the provision and maintenance of an accurate record, a "log", of daily harvest operations. This log must be completed and submitted in both hard copy and electronic copy. Logbooks, meeting DFO requirements, are available from outside suppliers who, for a small fee, will provide both the logbook and the keypunch service, thus complying with the requirements for a llil..I:d and an electronic copy. This log must be accompanied by a chart record of locations fished. The hard copy of the log and the chart record must be forwarded each month to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Shellfish Data Program Pacific Biological station Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo BC V9R 5K6 Tel: 756-7022 or 756-7202 Fax: 756-7138 As an alternative to the above, you may provide a log in the same form and providing the same particulars as shown in the fishing log sample attached hereto (see Appendix I). You must also provide an electronic copy, which must be an ASCII file and DOS compatible on a 3 1/2 " or 5" disk. Disks will remain the property of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Both the hard copy and the electronic copy of the harvest log must be forwarded each month to the above address. (b) The information shall be recorded in the harvest log no later than midnight for each day fished and the logbook kept aboard the licenced vessel when green sea urchins are being harvested or when green sea urchins are on board. Logbooks must be produced for examination on demand of a fishery officer or fishery guardian. . (2) Fish Slips: It is a condition of this licence that an accurate written report shall be furnished on a fish slip of all fish caught under the authority of this licence. A 1995 Green Sea Urchin Licence Conditions Page 3 of 5 ., -\ } . report must be made even if the fish landed are used for bait, personal consumption, or otherwise disposed. The report shall be mailed not later than seven days after the off loading and sent to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Catch and Effort unit 416-555 West Hastings street Vancouver BC V6B 5G3 6. Export requirements: (1) Prior to the export (see 6(3» of green sea urchins which have not gone through a federally registered processing plant, an oral report containing the following information must be made by telephoning the DFO operations Centre, 666-0583: (a) total weight of green sea urchins to be exported; (b) area of catch; (c) export destination; and (d) location and expected time of export. (2 ) The harvest log and fish slip conditions of this licence must be complied with even for -green sea urchins which have been exported without going through a federally registered processing plant. (3) "Export" means from British Columbia to any other province, territory or country. 7. All divers shall be in possession of a Workers' Compensation Board Seafood Haryesting DiYing Certificate. 1995 Green Sea Urchin Licence Conditions Page 4 of 5 .... Weights 54 IndIcate If weights are Location 14-18 Name location. record Number of 36-38 Record number of In pounds or kilograms Fisheries Statistical Area, Containers rontalners filled per dive Subarea, provIde 8 sketch 55 Total number 39-42 Containers State the contaIner type map, tracing or photocopy Number 01 shelilish (I.e. used to store catch on showing fishing locations of pieces sea urchIns) harvested per board the vessel diver per day Licence Tab * 60-83 Record Z or G licence Olver Name At top, record divers full Totallandsd 42-47 Record total weIght of catch I tab number names. You may use first wslght landed per dIver per day names or Initials for 58-59 Record average wt. of 46-50 Record company name Average wL remainder of the page. Company of container a container full of catch sold to of buyer Specie. fished Indicate iIIe species IIshed Depth (It) 27-32 Max = maximum dive deplh by checking ONE box Min = minimum dive deplh Month I Day 10-13 Record date (monill.day) Olver 33-35 Record minutes diving for of each Hshlng day Minutes each diver entty. 'd .f! ID <.n ...o <.n