Qu said she was unaware that harvesting shellfish like clams and mussels is illegal in B.C. He says education is a priority for fisheries officers when encountering those illegally harvesting shellfish, but fines are another option. Many who regularly come crabbing at Boundary Bay, like Richard Wong, say they have seen a significant increase in the number of people illegally harvesting shellfish. Signs are posted warning of the dangers of harvesting shellfish at entry points to beaches, but some say more signs and signs in more languages are needed. People caught illegally harvesting shellfish risk tickets starting at $250, with additional fines for each shellfish up to $100,000.

Source: CBC News May 25, 2021 10:52 UTC