# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2012-06-26 · Effective 2012-06-30 · 77 FR 38011
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-15575
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 38011
- **Publication date:** 2012-06-26
- **Effective date:** 2012-06-30
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110210132-1275-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the incidental Longline category northern area fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of 2012. Fishing for, retaining, possessing, or landing BFT in the Longline category northern area is prohibited for the remainder of 2012. The Longline fishery in the Northeast Distant gear restricted area (NED) remains open at this time. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Longline category northern area BFT subquota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/26/2012-15575/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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