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Sailors visiting Vancouver brag of catching hundreds of crabs, investigation underway
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investigating potential regulatory breaches after video showed sailors catching over 441 pounds of Dungeness crabs, including illegal undersized and female specimens.
- Mandarin-Speaking merchant sailors were seen in a video catching hundreds of crabs near Vancouver, including undersized and female crabs which may be illegal.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada is reviewing the video for possible violations, and the Port of Vancouver aims to support investigations and educate visiting sailors about local fishing rules and regulations.
- Local crab fisherman Voong explained that only male Dungeness crabs larger than 16.5 centimeters can be legally retained, and sport fishing licenses are required in B.C. waters.
- It is illegal to pull crab traps at night and possession is limited to four crabs per person; the sailors allegedly caught approximately 441 pounds of crabs.
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Sailors visiting Vancouver brag of catching hundreds of crabs, investigation underway
VANCOUVER - Fisheries officials say they are reviewing a video showing crew on a large ship boasting about catching hundreds of Dungeness crabs while visiting Vancouver — and appearing to
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