FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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May 25, 2016

REMINDER Atlantic Halibut By-catch Retention Prohibited

DFO reminds harvesters that retention of Atlantic Halibut in NAFO sub-division 3Ps by the less than 65’ (< 19.8m) fixed and mobile gear groundfish fleets is currently prohibited.

 Contact:

Laurie Hawkins

Resource Management

Tel: 709-637-4310

Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca