# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limit adjustment. · Published 2004-09-22 · 69 FR 56719
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-21290
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 56719
- **Publication date:** 2004-09-22
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 091604A
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit should be adjusted to allow for maximum utilization of the U.S. landings quota of BFT, while maintaining a fair distribution of fishing opportunities. Therefore, NMFS increases the daily retention limit to provide increased opportunities to harvest the General category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21290/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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