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Canada’s DFO open to special fall crab, lobster seasons due to whale-related closures

Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials participating in a teleconference with reporters Thursday stressed that they wouldn't budge on new whale-related protections

By Jason Huffman | June 14, 2018 18:20 BST
The red blocks mark the area off the coast of Quebec that has been closed for lobster harvesting due to whale sightings. Image courtesy of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
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