A commercial halibut fisherman has been fined more than $33,000 for fishing illegally in a protected area near Bella Bella, B.C., authorities announced Thursday.



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Court issues $33K in fines for illegal halibut fishing in protected B.C. glass sponge reef

A commercial halibut fisherman has been fined more than $33,000 for fishing illegally in a protected area near Bella Bella, B.C., authorities announced Thursday.

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VANCOUVER — The owner of a commercial halibut vessel in British Columbia has received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area containing glass sponge reefs unique to the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

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Court issues $33K in fines for illegal halibut fishing in protected B.C. glass sponge reef

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