# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment; southern area trophy fishery closure. · Published 2012-04-09 · Effective 2012-04-07 · 77 FR 21015
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-8474
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 21015
- **Publication date:** 2012-04-09
- **Effective date:** 2012-04-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110210132-1275-02
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainder of 2012, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and based on preliminary 2012 landings data. NMFS also closes the southern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy") BFT. These actions are being taken consistent with the BFT fishery management objectives of the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (Consolidated HMS FMP) and to prevent overharvest of the 2012 Angling category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/09/2012-8474/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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