Greenland Halibut Fishery Now Closed

NORWAY - Fishing for Greenland halibut north of 62 N has now been closed.

The closure applies to vessels under 28 meters in overall length.

The closure came into place yesterday(7 August).

The closure is due to the halibut quota being filled.

Lucy Towers

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