FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA


NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


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2017/7/5


2017 Competitive Fixed Gear Turbot Fishery in NAFO Area 0B Closing


DFO advises that the competitive fixed gear fishery for Greenland halibut (Turbot) in NAFO Area 0B will close at 2000 hours EDT on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

This closure applies to Vessel Classes A280, B12, and D210 to D214.

It is expected that the quota for this fishery will be reached by closing time.

Fishers are further reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central & Arctic Region gives notice that Variation Order NU-2017 GH-002 has been revoked and Variation Order NU-2017 GH-003 comes into effect on July 5, 2017.


Contact:
David Coffin
Resource Management
Tel. (709) 772-2916
E-mail: david.coffin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca