# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment. · Published 2007-05-31 · 72 FR 30297
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-2692
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 30297
- **Publication date:** 2007-05-31
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic tunas General and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling categories daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limits should be adjusted for the 2007 fishing year, which begins on June 1, 2007, and ends December 31, 2007. The adjustment will allow for maximum utilization of the General category June through August time-period subquota, and will enhance recreational BFT fishing opportunities aboard HMS Angling and Charter/Headboat vessels in the early portion of the season. Therefore, NMFS increases the daily BFT retention limits to provide enhanced commercial and recreational fishing opportunities in all areas without risking overharvest of the General and Angling category quotas.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/05/31/07-2692/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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