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Charter vessel operator fined $5,000 for illegal crab fishing activity

Illegal harvesting and non-compliance with conservation measures pose serious risks to Canada’s marine resources. In the recreational crab fishery, retaining undersized male crab or female crab is illegal and threatens …

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Illegal harvesting and non-compliance with conservation measures pose serious risks to Canada’s marine resources. In the recreational crab fishery, retaining undersized male crab or female crab is illegal and threatens species sustainability.

Illegal harvesting and non-compliance with conservation measures pose serious risks to Canada’s marine resources. In the recreational crab fishery, retaining undersized male crab or female crab is illegal and threatens species sustainability.

Published
Mar 23, 2026
Updated
Jul 17, 2026
Source
Government of Canada, British Columbia
Category
Local News
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1 min
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SourceGovernment of Canada, British Columbia
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PublishedMar 23, 2026
UpdatedJul 17, 2026

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