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.