DFO wishes to advise fish harvesters the fixed gear Greenland halibut

(turbot) fishery for vessels less than 65 feet will open in NAFO Divisions 2GHJ at 6:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009. It was previously scheduled to open on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

Fish harvesters are reminded to review their licence conditions with respect to the mandatory hail out requirements.