Directorate of Fisheries
Instant Closure number 2
18th April 2024
Ban on bottom trawl fishing at Berufjarðarálshorn will take effect today, 18th of April, at 12:00 and will expire at 12:00 on 2nd of May 2024.
The restricted area is defined by the following coordinates:
1. 64°06,00´N, 13°07,00´V
2. 64°05,00´N, 13°06,00´V
3. 64°02,00´N, 13°14,00´V
4. 64°05,00´N, 13°14,00´V
Reason: Small seize saithe in the catch of trawlers, 55,5% below threshold.