"Lobster Cops"
Taken in 2012 on "dumping day" (the opening day of lobster fishing season) in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. This is the driver-side door of the Department of Fisheries & Oceans pickup truck, parked on the dock. All the fishermen were loading traps on their boats, running out to their fishing areas, setting the traps, and returning as fast as possible for another load. DFO officers are always on hand for opening day to ensure everyone is in compliance with fishing regulations. They even had a DFO aircraft making low altitude flights between the fishing area and Parrsboro. There have been occasions in the past, especially along the south shore of the province, where fishermen overload their boats to cut down on the number of trips necessary to set their allotment of traps. Top-heavy boats have capsized making work for the Coast Guard.
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"Lobster Cops"
Taken in 2012 on "dumping day" (the opening day of lobster fishing season) in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. This is the driver-side door of the Department of Fisheries & Oceans pickup truck, parked on the dock. All the fishermen were loading traps on their boats, running out to their fishing areas, setting the traps, and returning as fast as possible for another load. DFO officers are always on hand for opening day to ensure everyone is in compliance with fishing regulations. They even had a DFO aircraft making low altitude flights between the fishing area and Parrsboro. There have been occasions in the past, especially along the south shore of the province, where fishermen overload their boats to cut down on the number of trips necessary to set their allotment of traps. Top-heavy boats have capsized making work for the Coast Guard.
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