North Atlantic Right Whale - Seasonal closure

As per attached map, following a repeat detection within days nine to fifteen of a 15 day dynamic closure period, the following grid(s) will be placed into a seasonal closure status until November 15, 2022:

  • Full grid(s) GY36, GZ35, HA35

  • Portion of grid(s) GY35*

The related Notice to fish harvesters and Variation Order will be issued on the next business day. 

North Atlantic Right Whale - PRE-NOTICE of upcoming new grid closures. 

As per attached map, due to the confirmed presence of North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW), the following grids will be closing on June 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT):

  • Full grid(s) HC43

Following a repeat detection within days nine to fifteen of a 15-day dynamic closure period, the following grid(s) will be placed into a seasonal closure status until November 15, 2022:

  • Full grid(s) GW39, GX37, GX38, GX39, GY37, GY38, GY39, HC44, HC45

The related Notice to fish harvesters and Variation Order will be issued on the next business day. 

North Atlantic Right Whale - Pre-Notice of grid closures

The following grids will be closing on June 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT):

  • Full grid(s) GY36, GZ35, HA35

  • Portion of grid(s) GY35

Following a repeat detection within days nine to fifteen of a 15 day dynamic closure period, the following grid(s) will be placed into a seasonal closure status until November 15, 2022:

  • Full grid(s) GZ37, HA37

The related Notice to fish harvesters and Variation Order will be issued on the next business day.