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Trawling for Greenland halibut in West Greenland

Trawling for Greenland halibut in West Greenland

The fishery for Greenland halibut is surpassed only by the prawn fishery in its economic importance to Greenlandic society and the Greenlandic fishing companies. The fishing takes place in both offshore and coastal areas.

In May 2017, the ocean-going trawling for Greenland halibut in Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait was awarded MSC certification.

See the MSC-certificate.

Sustainable Fisheries Greenland

Jens Kreutzmannip Aqq. 3
Box 73
3900 Nuuk
Greenland
SFG@SFG.GL

About SFG

Since 2012, SFG has been part of the joint efforts to keep our seas healthy and full of life. If you choose blue-label fish when you buy seafood, you can be sure that the fish you eat comes from wild-caught, traceable and sustainable fishing. The seas should be untamed, sustainable and rich in living organisms.