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Science Response 2008/010

Greenland Halibut Exploratory Fishery Development in High Arctic Communities (Jones Sound, Arctic Bay and Resolute) - Emerging Fishery Phase 1

Context

The Hunters and Trappers Association (HTA) in three high Arctic communities have requested an Exploratory Fishery license to fish using long-line gear for Greenland halibut: Grise Fiord, Arctic Bay and Resolute. They have each requested a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 2,000 kg. The fishery would be conducted during April to July, 2008 through the land-fast sea ice covering Jones Sound (Grise Fiord HTA), Admiralty Inlet (Arctic Bay HTA) and Parry Channel (Resolute HTA). Approximately five fishermen would fish at one or two locations in each area, Fishermen from Qikiqtarjuaq will visit each community to provide training in winter long-line fishing methods.

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