Fishery Area
Climatic zone: Temperate. Depth zone: Slope - Upperslope (200 m - 500 m). Horizontal distribution: Oceanic. Vertical distribution: Demersal.
Geo References for: Flemish cap
Flemish cap
FAO Fishing Statistical Divisions | 21.3.M - Atlantic, Northwest / 21.3.M |
More Geo References
The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of
Northwest Atlantic Groundfish fishery - Flemish CapVessel Type
Flag State
Canada
Spain
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Japan
Norway
Portugal
In 2021, countries that fished included Canada, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, and Spain.
Fishing Gear
Single boat bottom otter trawlsLonglines (nei)The main gear used is bottom otter trawls and longline.
Seasonality
Groundfish fisheries are open all year, with the exception of 3M Cod which is closed between 24:00 UTC 31 December 2020 and 24:00 UTC 31 March 2021.
List of fishery Indicators
Fishery Indicators
Type | Measure | Value | Unit | Time period |
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Production | Catch | 130 000 | tonnes | 2021 |