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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2005-08-18 · 70 FR 48490

Document

Document number
05-16386
Federal Register citation
70 FR 48490
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2005-08-18
NOAA docket
I.D. 080405B

Abstract

NMFS has determined that the daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limits for the Atlantic tunas General and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat categories should be adjusted. The adjustment will allow maximum utilization of the General category September time-period subquota, and will enhance recreational BFT fishing opportunities aboard HMS Charter/Headboat vessels in the later portion of the season. Therefore, NMFS increases the daily BFT retention limits to provide enhanced commercial General category and recreational HMS Charter/Headboat fishing opportunities in all areas while minimizing the risk of an overharvest of the General and Angling category BFT quotas.

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Federal Register document
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