FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


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NU-2016 GH-003

 

6/21/2016

 

2016 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 2000hrs on Thursday, June 23, 2016. 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General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central & Arctic Region gives notice that Variation Order NU-2016 GH-002  has been revoked and Variation Order NU-2016 GH-003 comes into effect on June 19, 2016.

 

 Contact:

Charlotte Sharkey

Tel. (867) 979-8027

E-mail: charlotte.sharkey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca