FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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2017/8/4


Extension to Permits 2+3KLMNO Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery


DFO advises that the fixed gear Greenland halibut fishery (Turbot) in NAFO Divisions 2+3KLMNO that opened for vessels less than 65 feet at 0600 hours on August 4, 2017 has been extended and will close 2000 hours, August 20, 2017.

Fish Harvesters are required to hail-out to an At Sea Observer Company 24 hours prior to leaving port.

Licence conditions are available through DFO's National On-line Licencing System for those fish harvester who submitted an Expression of Interest and are eligible to participate in the August NAFO Divisions 2+3KLMNO fixed gear Greenland halibut (Turbot) fishery.

Contact:
Ellen Careen
Resource Management
Tel. (709) 772-5845
E-mail: ellen.careen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca