The DFO introduced new regulations and requirments for prawn and crab trap floats that came into effect by condition of license on April 1, 2023:
Crab Traps – Floats attached to crab traps must be bullet shaped cylindrical floats and a minimum of 27cm in length and 12 cm in diameter .
Prawn and Shrimp Traps – Floats attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be round (spherical) in shape and minimum of 27cm in diameter.
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