FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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October 10, 2019

Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Closing in NAFO Divisions 2+3KLMNO for Vessels <65ft.

DFO advises that the fixed gear Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery in NAFO Divisions 2+3KLMNO will close for all vessels less than 65 ft. on October 11, 2019 at 18:00 hours.

As outlined in license conditions, incidental catch of Greenland Halibut (Turbot) is no longer permitted.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2019-274 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-276 comes into effect on October 11, 2019.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/e0004341

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: dave.parsons@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Contact:

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 772-5845
E-mail: kelly.firmage-o’brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca