Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
NMFS has determined that the 2002 fishing year Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category quota will be attained by December 15, 2002. Therefore, the General category fishery will be closed effective 11:30 p.m. on December 15, 2002. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the total adjusted General category quota of 882.0 metric tons (mt).
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration