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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn - nf.24.073

April 9, 2024

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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Apr. 9, 2024

Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn

DFO advises that the Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn, for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will close at 1200 hours April 10, 2024 due to incidental catch of Cod exceeding the established protocols.

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

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

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For information, contact:
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca