Notice to Fish Harvesters - Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Closing in NAFO Divisions 2+3K for < 65 ft Fixed Gear Fleet - nf.24.254
August 20, 2024
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.24.254B
2024-214
Aug. 20, 2024
Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Closing in NAFO Divisions 2+3K for < 65 ft Fixed Gear Fleet DFO advises that the fixed gear Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery in NAFO Divisions 2+3K will close for all vessels less than 65 ft on August 23, 2024 at 2000 hours. DFO reminds harvesters that all gear must be removed from the water by closing time. The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-207 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-214 comes into effect on August 21, 2024. "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 -30- For information, contact: Robynn Earle A/Area Fisheries Manager (709) 772-5845 Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Kelly Firmage-O'Brien A/Senior Area Fisheries Manager (709) 685-0344 Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca