Illegal shellfish harvesting in Nanoose Bay nets pair over $10K in fines

Two people were fined over $10,000 in B.C. Provincial Court in Nanaimo for illegally harvesting shellfish in the Nanoose area two years ago.
In a press release, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said Chao Jan Yu had $6,500 in fines levied against him. He must pay $2,500 for preventing an enforcement official from conducting their duties, $2,000 for exceeding the 75 clam daily limit and $2,000 for collecting a prohibited species. Chan was fined a total of $4,000. She is subject to $2,000 for illegal ha